Fourth Quarter Grove Update of SRI Project
Reporting Period: July 2026 to September 2026
Date: 09-10-2026
Output 1: Consolidation and Dissemination of Knowledge
This quarter, the Timbaktu Collective continued to share its learnings, strengthen partnerships, and promote sustainable practices across communities and beyond.
Sharing Knowledge: The Collective reached wider audiences through Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, developed a pamphlet and booklet featuring recipes using organic millets produced by Dharani Farmers’ Cooperative, and published the July–August edition of Chinnari Nestham, Chiguru’s bi-monthly children’s handbook.
Learning Together: The Collective hosted two Visitors’ Days, welcoming representatives from Travellers’ University, Devadhanya FPC, Centre for Sustainable Development, and Amrita Bhoomi for experiential learning, knowledge exchange, and networking.
Recognising the Collective’s Journey: The Collective received the Kirloskar Vasundhara Sanman Award at the Kirloskar Vasundhara International Film Festival. Collective’s co-founders, Ms. Mary Vattamattam and Mr. C.K. Ganguly, also participated in discussions on ecology, the circular economy, and organic farming.
Taking Local Experiences to Global Platforms: Ms. Mary Vattamattam represented the Collective at the 3rd South Asian Organic Forum & Expo in Mongolia and shared insights on Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS), biodiversity conservation in drylands, and community resilience at international forums. Enterprises team also participated in BioFach Expo 2026, strengthening connections across the organic farming ecosystem.
Inclusion in Action: The Collective facilitated access to assistive devices for persons with disabilities through its collaboration with the Composite Regional Centre, Nellore, at no cost to beneficiaries.
Growing Diversity: Eight new vegetable varieties were planted in the demonstration plot on the office campus, further strengthening its role as a model for organic farming and agricultural diversity.
Here are a few glimpses from the quarter!
