Assam · Meghalaya · Arunachal Pradesh
Agri-Value Chain
We help farmers, fishers and weavers earn more from what they grow and make, by strengthening every link from the field to the market.
Overview
From the field to the market, owned by the community
ICCo’s agenda is rural empowerment. We create sustainable livelihoods through inclusive and sustainable agriculture, social entrepreneurship and value chain development, with both forward and backward market linkages.
Every intervention is designed and carried out together with the community. We bring the tools and skills people need to advance their crafts and traditional knowledge, and to prosper in their own ecosystem.
Supports the Global Goals
- 1No poverty
- 2Zero hunger
- 8Decent work & growth
What we do
How we make it happen
- 01Producer groupsOrganise and strengthen community-based organisations, especially producer groups.
- 02Model farmsDevelop model integrated farms with progressive farmers in every producer group cluster.
- 03Farm entrepreneursTrain local entrepreneurs to give technical support, inputs such as bio-fertilisers, and linkages for a small fee.
- 04Market linkagesBuild backward and forward linkages so value chains work better, with improved marketing.
- 05Finance & insuranceConnect producers with government programmes and banks for credit and insurance that support natural farming.
- 06Market researchStart every programme with market and field baseline studies, so we back crops and crafts that can sell.
Results
What this work has achieved
- 2,000women turmeric farmers in one programme
- 25–40%rise in income and output
- 5,000pearl snails under cultivation
- 450women in 18 groups working towards organic certification
Source: ICCo Annual Report 2025-26
2026 milestones
Three value chains, five years on
Turmeric- Solar-powered grinding at the producer company
- New products: black pepper, bay leaf, ginger, banana chips
- Enterprise loan sanctioned by UCO Bank
Handloom- An online shop for the brand UGHAA
- A three-storey Design Library, built by members
- A Yarn Depot secured from NHDC
Fishery & honey- Pearl culture and women-run fish shops
- Scientific beekeeping for SHGs in Arunachal and Assam
- A Honey Marketplace at Noida Haat
Programmes 2025-26
Where this work is happening
Assam · MorigaonSUFALAM: villages as living laboratoriesNatural farming, Eri silk, natural dyeing, handloom and village tourism, planned with the households themselves.With NABARD and KVK Morigaon288 households · 60% women
AssamRebuilding lives after COVID-19A five-year programme across turmeric, handloom and fishery, completed on 31 March 2026.With Azim Premji Foundation4,500 women · 25–40% more income
Arunachal Pradesh · AssamScientific beekeepingBee boxes, colonies and training for SHGs, and a Honey Marketplace in Noida to meet buyers directly.With NECTAR, Government of India200 bee boxes · 8 SHGs
Assam · GolaghatImpact assessment for NRLA study of agriculture, fisheries and handloom work, with a roadmap to market-linked rural enterprises.Numaligarh Refinery CSR3 value chains assessed
We are thankful to ICCo for this opportunity and support in starting beekeeping as a sustainable livelihood.
From the field
Moments from our work
Support our Agri-Value Chain work
Fund a programme, partner through CSR, or come and learn with us in the field.