Indigenous Mango Amchur Brings Economic Empowerment to Tribal Families

Pune, 16th July 2026: Suyash Charitable Trust, Pune, has emerged as a model of sustainable rural development by creating livelihood opportunities for tribal communities through value addition to indigenous mangoes. The initiative, which began around 1990, has transformed the economic condition of thousands of tribal families across Pune, Palghar, Nandurbar and several other districts of Maharashtra.

The Trust introduced training in the production of Amchur (dried raw mango powder) from indigenous mangoes with the objective of promoting traditional food processing, organic farming, value addition to local produce and sustainable livelihoods. Over the years, the initiative has evolved into a successful rural enterprise benefiting thousands of tribal households.

In the Molgi region, Suyash Charitable Trust trained tribal farmers in organic farming, food processing technology, skill development, infrastructure creation, market linkage and sustainable agricultural practices. These continuous efforts have helped establish a thriving Amchur production industry, significantly increasing farmers’ incomes while reducing seasonal migration in search of employment.

Today, more than 10,000 to 15,000 tribal farmers from over 350 tribal hamlets across nearly 40 Gram Panchayats are engaged in Amchur production. During the summer season, which lasts only one to two months, each family earns an additional income of approximately ₹20,000 to ₹25,000, providing vital financial support before the monsoon and strengthening local employment opportunities.

Every year, Amchur worth nearly ₹50 crore produced in the region is supplied to Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi and several northern Indian states. This has strengthened the rural economy while enabling locally produced goods to reach national markets.

Suyash Charitable Trust has played a crucial role in improving product quality and farmers’ income by providing training in hygienic processing, advanced drying techniques, quality control and market access. Through self-help groups and producer organizations, the Trust has also promoted community organization, preservation of traditional knowledge and biodiversity conservation, setting an inspiring example of sustainable rural development.

Sharing details of the initiative, Yashwant Ghaisas, Founder President, Smita Ghaisas, Founder, and Shalaka Ghaisas, Executive President of Suyash Charitable Trust, said the initiative aims to create self-reliant rural communities by leveraging local resources and sustainable agricultural practices.