The idea of development is incomplete without empowering farmers, so we at Rit Rural Foundation started the ‘carbon neutral village’ initiative. At the core, this initiative is aimed at improving carbon sequestration, keeping the natural ecosystem intact, and preserving biodiversity. We aim to empower the hands that feel us by doubling the income of farmers and securing their future. Chamoli, Senu, Simult, Kimoli, and Malli are some of the villages where we have left our mark so far, and we do not intend to stop just here. We wish to reach every farmer in India. To achieve every objective, Rit has launched three projects: multilayer farming, oxygen farming, and carbon farming. Numbers alone can’t capture the heart of what we do, yet they speak volumes about our work. So here you go: 5215 trees have been planted as part of the project. We have trained 500 local farmers for the maintenance and nurturing of the trees. More than 500 women have been empowered to undertake value addition and upskill themselves.