Across the state of Jharkhand, a new opportunity is taking root, one that combines climate resilience, long-term income security, and collective enterprise. For the first time at scale, commercially viable bamboo is being introduced as a livelihood pathway for smallholder women farmers, transforming unutilized land into productive, income-generating ecosystems. Industree Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Societ

In the Earth Day edition of CSR Times' From the Leaders' Desk, Neju George Abraham George Abraham, CEO, Industree Foundation, puts forward a powerful call to action, that climate action and poverty alleviation must be addressed together, not in isolation. He speaks to how nature-based value chains, when rooted in social equity and ecological integrity, can be both financially viable and transformative — with women from marginalised communities not as recipients of aid, but as

This April marked the culmination of a meaningful six-month journey for Industree, as 11 of our emerging leaders completed the Dasra Social Impact Leadership Catalyst Program (DSI LCP). What began in December 2025 as a cohort-based learning experience, evolved into something far deeper: a sustained journey of reflection, challenge, and transformation alongside peers from across 13 organisations. From the outset, the program created a rare space: a space to pause from the dema

In a recent conversation with AgroSpectrum, Neju George Abraham, CEO Industree Foundation, outlines a bold vision for scaling women-led, climate-resilient livelihoods through nature-based value chains. He speaks to how women are not beneficiaries — but central economic actors, driving both sustainability and commercial viability in sectors like bamboo and natural fibres. Read the full feature: lnkd.in/dbUqz_ni

We’re excited to partner with Shell Foundation to co-create a scalable, seed-to-market women-led bamboo value chain model that strengthens incomes while contributing to climate action. This collaboration goes beyond a single project—it is about reimagining how regenerative value chains can unlock long-term, dignified livelihoods for smallholder women farmers. By combining sustainable cultivation, decentralized processing, and strong market linkages, we aim to build a model th

Across India’s rural landscapes, women are central to both ecological stewardship and local economies. They cultivate land, gather forest produce, process raw materials, and sustain craft traditions that have endured for generations. Yet the economic systems surrounding these activities have rarely recognised their contributions with equal access to resources, markets, or decision-making. Addressing this imbalance requires more than livelihood support—it requires value chains

Bamboo continues to emerge as a strong foundation for regenerative rural livelihoods in Odisha under the DAY-NRLM Bamboo Subsector Initiative. On 23–24 February, Industree Foundation, in partnership with the Odisha Livelihoods Mission (OLM), convened the 2nd State Level Workshop on Bamboo and Thriving Demand for Regenerative Livelihoods for Lakhpati Didis. The workshop brought together 60 participants from 12 districts, including officials from BMMU, DMMU, and SMMU, reaffirmi

At Mumbai Climate Week, Remya Devan, Senior Manager at Industree Foundation, highlighted bamboo’s growing role in fostering inclusive rural growth during a roundtable on “Bamboo Value Chains: Driving Agro-Economic Growth in Maharashtra.” In the discussion with stakeholders from Transform Rural India, Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA), and WRI India, Remya emphasized that sustainability begins with the right ecology and ownership models. Choosing suitable bamb

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗶 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲’𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. Over the past month, five primary natural materials, Chamba, Palm Leaf, Palm Nar, Fine River Grass, and Powerloom River Grass, have been fully integrated into the

India is the world’s second-largest bamboo grower, yet its potential remains largely untapped. Through the REAL Project, SAP and Industree Foundation are transforming this landscape, strengthening sustainable bamboo farming, supporting small and marginal farmers, and pioneering India’s first FSC-certified bamboo plantations in Maharashtra. With 30,000 saplings planted, 167 acres rejuvenated, stronger FPOs (Farmer-Producer Organizations), and intercropping with medicinal p

The collaboration with IWST is a significant milestone for Industree Foundation as we build sustainable livelihoods through the bamboo program. On 13th November, 2025, Industree signed a partnership agreement with the Institute of Wood Science & Technology (IWST), Bengaluru- India’s premier wood research institute part of ICFRE, under the aegis of the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change. This MoU establishes a long-term collaboration focused on advancing bamboo-b

GreenKraft Producer Collective, incubated by Industree Foundation, has been honoured with the Silver Award for Best Stall Design and Display at the IHGF Delhi Fair – Autumn 2025, organised by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) from 13th to 17th October 2025. The prestigious trade fair featured over 3,000 exhibitors and showcased more than 2,000 product styles from across the country. Amidst this vibrant showcase, GreenKraft stood out for its thoughtfully cu

The third edition of Flourish Hearth was a vibrant confluence of craft, culture, and community, where makers and mindful consumers came together to rediscover the joy of handmade. Held on October 11–12, 2025, at the Shankara Foundation, Bengaluru, the event featured 70+ artisans from across India, bringing with them the stories, skills, and spirit of their craft traditions.

Industree Foundation and the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), Dehradun, India , the apex body of forestry in the country, have entered into a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaborative research and knowledge exchange on bamboo. This partnership opens the doors to national-level scientific expertise across ICFRE’s network of nine regional institutes, located in diverse biogeographical regions across the country. The collabora

The Deep Hand Holding project supported by Wells Fargo and implimented by Industree in Karnataka is transforming the bamboo value chain by establishing two women-owned enterprises that directly engage 500 women and benefit over 4,000 community members. Rooted in the traditions of the Soligas and many other communities, the project provides training, financial security, and market access through platforms like Greenkraft.com and Flourish.shop . By fostering entrepreneurship,

Industree’s Arunachal Bamboo Plantation team organized a large-scale mobilization drive across Namsai district, Arunachal Pradesh on the...

The 2nd edition of Artisan Market presented by Industree was held on September 6th & 7th, 2025, at Bangalore International Centre (BIC),...

Santosh Abraham , founder ATRIOS Consulting, featured Neelam Chhiber and Industree Foundation ! Loved sharing our journey and vision,...