Our Core Focus: Scaling Sustainable Solutions

From Natural Resource Management to Women’s Empowerment, APT implements science-backed interventions across 8 districts of Maharashtra.

The Six Pillars of Our Work

Natural Resource Management (NRM)

Restoring the ecological balance through critical interventions in land and water systems.

  • Restoration of Dalli lands
  • Rainwater harvesting systems
  • Soil conservation & management

Regenerative Agriculture

Empowering farmers with modern, eco-friendly techniques to ensure long-term food security.

  • Kisan Sheti Shala (Farmer Schools)
  • Innovative Technological Development
  • Organic & Low-input farming

Water & Environment

Building climate-resilient water infrastructure to protect rural ecosystems.

  • Springshed Development (Karjat)
  • Resilient River Ghod programs
  • Integrated Watershed Management

Women Empowerment

Strengthening social capital through women-led grassroots institutions.

  • Promotion of 600+ SHGs
  • Credit Cooperative Societies
  • Leadership & Entrepreneurship training

Sustainable Livelihood

Diversifying income sources for Tribal and marginalized Kathkari communities.

  • Tribal Poultry Farming programs
  • Scientific techniques for Kathkaris
  • Non-timber Forest Produce linkage

Training & Capacity Building

Fostering knowledge ecosystems to sustain long-term rural development.

  • Advanced Certificate Courses
  • Village Level Worker Training
  • Corporate CSR Sensitization

Project Spotlights

Real-world impact delivered in partnership with leading corporate organizations.

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Resilient River Ghod Program

Implementation of Nature-Based Solutions in Alame and Sangnore Villages

Partner: The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
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Sustainable Rural Livelihood Development Project

Enhancing livelihoods security of marginal farmers and landless households through sustainable rural livelihood development.

Partner: Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiatives
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Integrated Watershed Development Project

Preventive land degradation through integrated watershed managemnent and agrobio-diversity management in Chiplun and Guhaghar block of Ratnagiri Maharastra.

Partner: UNDP & SGP TERI
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Traditional Knowledge Preservation, Indigenous Skills Development

Introduce scientific techniques for the conservation and enhancement of indigenous knowledge, traditional skills, and practices of the Katkari community to sustain their livelihoods.

Partner: DST Government
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Springshed Development Project

Comprehensive watershed development in the Karjat Block, ensuring permanent water security for tribal hamlets.

Partner: NABARD
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Tribal Livelihood Program

Poultry farming and scientific livestock management for Tribals in Jawhar and Karjat to double household income.

Partner: Tata Power (TPCDT)
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Sustainable Farming Initiative

Strengthening agricultural resilience and technological adoption in the Sulevadi region through expert-led training.

Partner: JSW Steel
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Scientific Livelihood Security

Implementing integrated livelihood models for marginalized communities in Khalapur to foster self-reliance.

Partner: Godrej & Boyce

Our Multidisciplinary Approach

We bridge the gap between science and social action. Our field staff includes Botanists, Agronomists, Civil Engineers, and Ayurvedic Physicians.

Science-Backed
Data-Driven
Community-Led