Establishment of Manas Rural Development Institute (MARDI) at Satara.
Awareness programs on organic composting and soil health for local farmers began.
Launch of Women Self-Help Group (SHG) movement — capacity building, micro-finance and entrepreneurship for rural women.
Conducted district-level organic farming exhibitions and demonstrations; started school-level eco-awareness drives.
Training on vermicompost and bio-fertilizer production; introduction of low-cost rural technology workshops.
Initiated Homa Organic Farming Training programs promoting Agnihotra-based Vedic farming methods across Maharashtra.
Formation of Farmers Clubs and introduction of water-saving irrigation techniques for smallholders.
Started seed conservation and traditional crop revival campaign; outreach to tribal farming communities.
Set up Manas Krushi Farm – model organic demonstration farm integrating dairy, compost, and horticulture units.
Started farmer exposure visits and on-field research on soil organic carbon improvement.
Expanded farmer training centres; collaboration with local government for organic certification awareness.
Initiated youth skill-development programs in organic agriculture and farm entrepreneurship.
Promoted agro-tourism at Manas Krushi Farm showcasing sustainable rural lifestyle to visitors.
Partnerships with universities; hosted student internships and research projects on organic methods.
Introduced natural pest-management trials and awareness on biodiversity conservation.
Participated in state-level organic expos; recognized for excellence in rural innovation.
Developed training manuals and digital content for farmers; expanded women SHG product marketing.
Formally launched Vedic and Homa Therapy for Agriculture (VHA) – integrating Agnihotra for soil rejuvenation.
Expanded tree-plantation drives and watershed development projects in nearby villages.
During COVID-19 lockdown, conducted online organic farming awareness sessions reaching 500+ youth and farmers.
Started digital documentation of farm data & soil-health monitoring using modern tools.
Launched Manas Organics e-Commerce Platform to market ghee, jaggery, vegetables, grains and dairy products.
Introduced Farmer Training Modules 2.0 blending traditional knowledge with sustainable modern practices.
Celebration of 25 Years of MARDI — continuing innovation in organic agriculture, eco-education, and farmer empowerment.
From 2001 to 2024, Manas Rural Development Institute has grown from a humble initiative into a movement — empowering farmers, preserving soil, and spreading the light of organic wisdom.