Carbon Farming

Rit Rural Foundation is committed to achieving net zero carbon emission goals, and a watershed moment in this journey is the launch of a carbon farming project. Under this initiative, we aim to cultivate Spirulina, a superfood packed with health benefits. This initiative has blossomed into a source of green jobs as well and employed more than 100+ women in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Project Type

Carbon Neutral Village

Project

Carbon Farming

State

Rajasthan

100+

Women Employed

2+

Cities

100+

Health Benefits

5 Tons

Carbon Sequestered

Geographical Focus

Women-centric

Trained and employed women in farming units so that they are financially independent

Livelihood generation

Spirulina possesses high retail value and can help double farmers' income

Jaipur, Rajasthan

Women-centric

Trained and employed women in farming units so that they are financially independent.

Livelihood generation

Spirulina possesses high retail value and can help double farmers' income

Carbon-free production

Cultivating Spirulina without producing any carbon through sustainable methods

Boosts local economy

Empowering local economies through processing superfoods and connecting farmers to markets.

Rit’s team has successfully made a mark by introducing farmers to spirulina cultivation. Spirulina is a highly efficient algae known for its rich nutritional value and potential environmental benefits.

Farmers are given workshops and trained to grow Spirulina using low-impact methods. It requires small-sized land that thrives without harmful chemicals and preserves soil health and the ecosystem.

Spirulina gives big benefits with little effort. This algae grows quickly and uses less water compared to regular crops, absorbs carbon from the air, and is very profitable for farmers due to its high retail value.

Women deserve the loudest applause in carbon farming. Team Rit has trained hundreds of women in Jaipur, Rajasthan. These women independently run spirulina farms and generate income.

Rit Rural Foundation has turned villages into hubs of economic activity, self-reliance, and sustainable growth. Our broader goal is to achieve carbon-neutral villages across India and uplift farming communities.