CG Foundation

Our Impact

Verified, measured, transparent impact data across farmer livelihoods, environment, gender and supply chain from 340,000 farmers across 14 Indian states.

340K+
Farmers
28%
Income Rise
35%
Water Saved
2.4M Ha
Covered
340,000+
Farmers Reached
28%
Average Income Increase
35%
Water Use Reduction
45%
Pesticide Reduction

Impact Across Six Dimensions

Farmer Livelihoods

Average household income increased by 28% among enrolled farmers versus non-programme peers in the same region and season.

Water Stewardship

CGF farmers use 35% less water per kg of cotton lint through improved irrigation scheduling and soil moisture management.

Pesticide Reduction

45% reduction in synthetic pesticide use with complete elimination of WHO Class I and II pesticides in certified farms.

Soil Health

72% of CGF farmers show measurable improvement in soil organic carbon over a three-year programme period.

Gender Impact

48% of enrolled farmers are women. Female programme participants show 34% higher income gains than male counterparts.

Climate Results

840,000 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent reductions delivered through biochar, agroforestry and improved practices in FY 2024.

See the Full Evidence Base

Download our impact report for detailed methodology, data tables and case studies.