Satyamev Jayate Farmer Cup
Satyamev Jayate
Farmer Cup
A Pan-Maharashtra Movement for Farmer Prosperity
The Satyamev Jayate Farmer Cup is a competition between farmer collectives across Maharashtra to do the best work in sustainable agriculture. Through this competition, Paani Foundation is creating an ecosystem of scientific knowledge and hand-holding to improve farmer livelihoods at scale via climate-harmonious agricultural practices. The end goal of the initiative is to enable farmers to move up the value chain by the creation of prosperous, climate-resilient farmer-owned businesses. Starting 2026, Paani Foundation is scaling this competition Pan-Maharashtra – with the mission to enable over 2 lakh farmer families to double their incomes and move towards ecological and economic prosperity.
A Pan-Maharashtra Movement for Farmer Prosperity
The Satyamev Jayate Farmer Cup is a competition between farmer collectives across Maharashtra to do the best work in sustainable agriculture. Through this competition, Paani Foundation is creating an ecosystem of scientific knowledge and hand-holding to improve farmer livelihoods at scale via climate-harmonious agricultural practices. The end goal of the initiative is to enable farmers to move up the value chain by the creation of prosperous, climate-resilient farmer-owned businesses. Starting 2026, Paani Foundation is scaling this competition Pan-Maharashtra – with the mission to enable over 2 lakh farmer families to double their incomes and move towards ecological and economic prosperity.
Number of Participating Collectives
Year 2022
Year 2023
Year 2024
Number of All-Women Collectives
Year 2022
Year 2023
Year 2024
Why this Competition?
The dream of farmer prosperity and a drought-free Maharashtra cannot be achieved by water conservation alone. Smart water management, especially in agriculture, is critical. However, transitioning from traditional farming methods isn’t easy for farmers. The key to this transformation lies in making water-smart agriculture not just sustainable, but remunerative. The Farmer Cup creates an ecosystem for farmers to do just this.
Equipped with multiple trainings, a digital farming school which connects farmers to scientists, and a robust network to navigate challenges, farmers find strength in knowledge and collectivisation. They use their collective strength to slash cultivation costs, improve their productivity, and command better prices for their high-quality produce.
Farmer Cup Impact
As studied by globally renowned firm, KPMG. Read the full report here.
Rs. 15,117
Reduction in per-acre costs
70%+ Increase
in per-acre yields of major crops
163% Increase
in per-acre profits
BIG NEWS!
Farmer Cup Goes Pan-Maharashtra!
Starting 2026, Paani Foundation is scaling its impact geography from 46 blocks of the state, to all 350 blocks! Each and every farmer of Maharashtra will have the opportunity of being a part of the Farmer Cup ecosystem and improving their livelihoods. .
Hon’ble CM Launches Pan-Maharashtra Farmer Cup!
Govt. Pledges Full Support
to Farmer Cup
Witness the Farmer Cup Journey
as a Musical!
BIG NEWS!
Farmer Cup Goes Pan-Maharashtra
Starting 2026, Paani Foundation is scaling its impact geography from 46 blocks of the state, to all 350 blocks! Each and every farmer of Maharashtra will have the opportunity of being a part of the Farmer Cup ecosystem and improving their livelihoods. .
Hon’ble CM Launches Pan-Maharashtra Farmer Cup!
Govt. Pledges Full Support to Farmer Cup
Witness the Farmer Cup Journey as a Musical!
Incubating Sustainable Businesses
Paani Foundation is working with leading farmer groups to incubate initiatives to enable farmers to move up the value chain.
Incubating Sustainable Businesses
Paani Foundation is working with leading farmer groups to incubate initiatives to enable farmers to move up the value chain.
Stories of Change
Farmer Cup Journey and Impact
From water prosperity to rural prosperity – an inspiring journey of how collectivisation + knowledge = impact!
Record Production, Record Impact!
How one farmer’s belief in collectivisation and SOPisation inspired his whole village to move towards group farming!
Springs of Hope Amidst Drought
Women farmers set an example of unity and resilience, as they share water despite the harshest of droughts