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About The Organisation
SwitchON Foundation, established in 2008, serves as a catalyst for the adoption of sustainable technologies and practices, working at the intersection of climate-resilient agriculture, clean energy, and green livelihoods. With a dedicated team of 175+ members, we operate across 10 states in India, empowering communities with climate-smart solutions.
Through sustainability and innovation, we are committed to transforming 10 million lives, ensuring that love and action for the Earth lead to better livelihoods, improved well-being, and a thriving planet for all.
Our Programs
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Climate Resilient Agriculture powered by Distributed Renewable Energy
SwitchON's Climate Resilient Agriculture program advances sustainable farming powered by clean energy. We establish a seed-to-shelf ecosystem for farmer collectives and FPOs, promote women entrepreneurship, and develop scalable clusters in collaboration with partners and governments. -
Catalyzing Ecosystems
SwitchON Foundation catalyses an ecosystem to accelerate sustainable solutions by connecting innovators, industry leaders, policymakers, and grassroots organizations. We unite diverse stakeholders to exchange ideas, create new solutions, and grow green projects like clean energy, sustainable farming, and circularity. -
Skills and Just Transition
SwitchON Foundation equips youth with green skills for jobs and entrepreneurship through digital platforms and smart skill centers, driving a sustainable economy. We collaborate with stakeholders to support government initiatives and global innovation for a just transition.
Focus Areas
We work in a nexus of energy, water, agriculture and also environment & climate change. We support marginalized communities so that they can get the basic livelihood. We take forward innovative. We take forward innovative environmental based solutions as we move into our 15th year as a stronger, multi-disciplinary and dynamic team striving for a more resilient world with sustainable enterprises, ecosystems and networks.
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Recent Updates
Nov 09, 2023 
A Discussion on the state of Groundwater as the Surface Temperature Rises
SwitchON Foundation today had organised a high level Krishi Vigyan Kendra….
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Nov 09, 2023 
A Discussion on the state of Groundwater as the Surface Temperature Rises
SwitchON Foundation today had organised a high level Krishi Vigyan Kendra….
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Nov 09, 2023 
A Discussion on the state of Groundwater as the Surface Temperature Rises
SwitchON Foundation today had organised a high level Krishi Vigyan Kendra….
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Key Partners
Success Stories
Sadanand Dih, Sarwan, Deoghar
“Savita and her family had been using diesel pumps for the past 5 years and electric pumps for the last 2 years to carry out irrigation. However, they encountered several difficulties while using both electric pump and diesel pump. She received solar pump from JREDA under the PM KUSUM scheme, with 90% subsidy (from central and state government) and 10% self-financing with which Savita has been irrigating her fields.”
“This independence has increased my decision-making authority in the household. With Solar Usage, My Sons Can Now Get Educated and Take White Collar Jobs”
Garbeta, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal
“We got an alternative way of earning for women in our village. Now we are able to earn something which helps us to cover our children’s education & small savings for the future.”
🗒 Local cashew farmers at Garbeta found a better way to earn for their livelihood
Debra, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal
“After installing solar pumps I can support a few farmers with excess amount of water as well. Electricity bills have been reduced by almost 70%.”
🗒 Organic farming with solar pumps, drip irrigation can be profitable & sustainable.