SHRISTI

What SHRISTI does

Shristi (Society for Harmonious Renaissance of Simple Technological Initiatives) is a public charitable trust founded in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on 27 July 2001 by experienced development professionals. The organization delivers community-led rural development programs targeted at marginalized tribal communities across 5 districts (Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Dhenkanal, Angul, and Sundergarh) and 16 blocks of Odisha, with adjacent operations in West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh. As of 2024, Shristi reaches 33,878 households and 135,512 beneficiaries through a portfolio of six interconnected programs: (1) Promoting Strong Community Institutions via 2,151 SHGs, 18 Tasar Vikas Samitis, and 9 FPOs; (2) Tasar Host Tree Plantations for sericulture, covering 300+ hectares and benefiting 3,500+ households; (3) Agroforestry with fruit tree species (mango, cashew, jackfruit, lemon) for diversified farm income; (4) Watershed Management covering 2,633 hectares and benefiting 2,700 households; (5) Climate-Smart Agriculture via Agriculture Production Clusters covering 15,000+ households over 7,000+ acres using Non-Pesticide Management practices; and (6) Millet Promotion for nutrition and climate resilience.

The underlying technology stack is conventional development-sector tooling rather than proprietary software: GPS-based planning for development interventions, solar-powered irrigation systems, and natural farming inputs (Nimastra, Jeevamrut, Handikhata). The trust is staffed by 347 personnel across technical, graduate, and field-cadre roles, supported by 15 field offices and a Regional Research Resource and Training Centre in Bhubaneswar. Revenue is generated from a mix of project-based government grants (NABARD, District Mineral Foundation, Departments of Sericulture/Horticulture/Agriculture), institutional funding partnerships (BRLF), and donations through its website portal. The legal structure is a public charitable trust governed by a Board of Trustees with Ranjan Kumar Mohapatra as Managing Trustee and Executive Director. Distribution is achieved through direct field-office delivery to community institutions rather than commercial channels, with formal convergence agreements with multiple Odisha state departments.

Name

SHRISTI

Legal name

Shristi (Society for Harmonious Renaissance of Simple Technological Initiatives)

Website

https://shristiodisha.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Shristi is a public charitable trust that delivers community-led rural development programs to tribal communities across 5 districts in Odisha, serving over 135,000 beneficiaries via SHGs, FPOs, agroforestry, watershed management, and climate-smart agriculture initiatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Development Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating (115112), Farm Management Services (115116), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (Fair Trade, Food Access, Regenerative) (BPAGALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainable Agriculture, Food Systems & Land Management (BPADALAG), Rural Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment (BPAGABAA), Resilient Livelihoods & Climate-Smart Food Security (BPADAJAH), Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (BPAGAGAI), Agriculture, Food Security & Nutrition Technical Assistance (BPADAEAG)

Keywords

• Rural development programs
• Tribal livelihood support
• Community institution building
• Watershed management services
• Climate smart agriculture

Headquarters

HQ city

Bhubaneswar

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Receives donations from individual donors and supporters through its website donation portal
2. Government Grants and Programs: Collaborates with government departments including Departments of Sericulture, Horticulture, and Agriculture for project implementation
3. Institutional Funding Partnerships: Funding from national institutions such as NABARD and BRLF for development projects
4. District Mineral Foundation Grants: Funding for tasar host tree plantations in mining-affected areas

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SHRISTI (Society for Harmonious Renaissance of Simple Technological Initiatives) is a public charitable trust registered on 27/07/2001, headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, that implements community-led rural development programs for tribal and rural communities. The organization builds strong community institutions such as Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), and Tasar Vikas Samitis, and delivers sustainable livelihood interventions including tasar sericulture, agroforestry, watershed management, climate-smart agriculture, millet promotion, pisciculture, nutrition gardens, and backyard poultry.

Product overview

Shristi Odisha is a public charitable trust focused on sustainable rural development, operating across 16 Blocks of 5 Districts in Odisha, India. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected community development programs including: (1) Promoting Strong Community Institutions - building women-led SHGs, Tasar Vikas Samitis, and FPOs; (2) Tasar Host Tree Plantation for Sericulture - sustainable sericulture through tasar host tree plantations; (3) Agroforestry with Fruit Tree Species - integrating fruit trees with crops for diversified income; (4) Watershed Management - water conservation and irrigation infrastructure; (5) Climate Smart Agriculture through APC - sustainable farming practices and Non-Pesticide Management; and (6) Millet Promotion - reviving traditional millet cultivation for nutrition and climate resilience. These programs work together to strengthen tribal livelihoods, food security, and environmental sustainability through community-led institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Institution Building
• Tasar Sericulture (Host Tree Plantation)
• Agroforestry with Fruit Tree Species
• Watershed Management (WDF)
• Climate Smart Agriculture via Agro-Pastoral Committees (APC)
• Millet Promotion
• Pisciculture Promotion
• Nutrition Garden Program
• Backyard Poultry

Quantifiable outcome

• 33,878 households and 135,512 beneficiaries impacted
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Sericulture Department, OdishacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner for promoting tasar host tree plantations and sericulture activities among tribal communities.
• Department of Sericulture, OdishacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for implementing sericulture development programs and creating medium to long-term livelihood models.
• Department of Horticulture, OdishacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for horticulture and agroforestry initiatives, particularly fruit tree plantations.
• Department of Agriculture, OdishacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Agriculture Production Clusters and climate-smart agriculture implementation.
• Gram PanchayatscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal governance partners for watershed committees, land agreements, and Panchayat Development Plans implementation.
• Tasar Rearing Cooperative Societies (TRCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity institutions managing tasar host tree plantations and ensuring collective production and market linkage.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• AME Foundation: NGO promoting sustainable agriculture, Non-Pesticide Management, and community-based extension among smallholder farmers in Karnataka and beyond. Comparable on NPM practices, sustainable agriculture, and farmer institution models.
• Digital Green: Tech-enabled agricultural extension organization using video and digital tools for smallholder farmer advisory. Comparable end-beneficiary and agricultural productivity focus but differentiated by deep technology backbone and broader South Asia/Africa footprint.

Direct peers

• Seva Mandir: Rajasthan-based NGO strengthening village institutions, natural resource management, and women's livelihoods among tribal and rural communities. Comparable mission, institution-building approach, and NRM program design.
• Action for Social Advancement (ASA): ASA focuses on smallholder farmer livelihoods through FPO promotion, watershed, and sustainable agriculture across central Indian tribal belts. Closely comparable in FPO-led model, tribal geography, and livelihood diversification approach.
• BAIF Development Research Foundation: BAIF operates large-scale livelihoods, agriculture, livestock, and watershed programs for rural poor across India. Comparable as a sector veteran combining natural resource management, agriculture, and community institutions.
• PRADAN: Professional Assistance for Development Action promotes Self-Help Groups, women's collectives, and livelihoods among tribal and rural poor across India. Directly comparable as a large grassroots NGO with SHG/FPO models serving tribal Odisha-adjacent geographies.
• Samaj Pragati Sahayog: Madhya Pradesh-based NGO operating large-scale watershed, women's empowerment, and tribal livelihood programs. Comparable on watershed plus SHG plus tribal livelihoods portfolio and similar geographic-adjacent reach.
• Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR): Specializes in participatory watershed development, climate-smart agriculture, and rural livelihoods across Maharashtra and beyond. Comparable as a watershed plus climate-agriculture NGO with strong institutional partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• Tata Trusts (Tribal & Rural Programs): Large Indian philanthropic foundation with extensive tribal, agriculture, and rural livelihood portfolios including Lakhpati Kisan initiatives. Comparable as funder/operator in the same geographies and themes but at substantially larger scale and scope.
• Central Silk Board: Statutory body under India's Ministry of Textiles that drives sericulture development including tasar host tree expansion. Comparable on tasar sericulture specifically, serving as both a potential funding/technical partner and a broader incumbent in the same value chain.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shristi

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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