SumArth Kendra
Where Grassroots Ideas Come to Life.
A Grassroots Centre for Learning, Livelihoods & Community Empowerment
SumArth Kendra in rural Gaya is a space for learning by doing.
It brings together farmers, women, young people, practitioners, researchers and partners to experience practical grassroots solutions.
More Than A Training Centre
SumArth Kendra is designed as a living laboratory for rural development.
Here, communities can see technologies before adopting them.
Farmers can learn through demonstration.
Women can explore new livelihood opportunities.
Practitioners can understand rural realities.
Partners can see implementation beyond presentations and reports.
What Happens At SumArth Kendra?
Demonstration
Practical demonstrations of mushroom cultivation, climate-resilient agriculture, composting and other livelihood models.
Training
Hands-on learning for farmers, women, entrepreneurs, young people and community workers.
Innovation
Testing affordable and locally appropriate technologies before taking them to scale.
Community Learning
A safe space for discussions around livelihoods, health, menstruation, gender and community development.
Exposure Visits
Opportunities for institutions, students, practitioners and partners to experience grassroots development first-hand.
A Place To Learn. A Place To Experiment. A Place To Grow.
We envision SumArth Kendra as a bridge between:
Knowledge & Practice
Innovation & Accessibility
Institutions & Communities
Ideas & Impact