School of Livelihood and Rural Development
Mission Vistaar – Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Prosperity
Core Initiative
Mission Vistaar
Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Prosperity
Mission Vistaar drives sustainable agriculture, agri-tech adoption, value chain development, market access and eco-agri tourism to enhance incomes and resilience in rural communities.
The Cornerstone Initiative
Mission Vistaar is the cornerstone initiative of SLRD, focused on transforming agriculture into a resilient, profitable and sustainable livelihood pathway. It addresses the full agricultural ecosystem from farm to market, empowering Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and rural communities across Northeast India.
Climate-Smart Production
Mission Vistaar promotes the adoption of climate-smart and sustainable agricultural technologies, improving productivity while conserving soil, water and biodiversity. From organic practices to precision farming and low-cost mechanization, the initiative equips farmers with the tools and training they need for the future.
Value Chain Development
It emphasizes agri-value chain development, supporting post-harvest processing, packaging, branding and logistics. By helping FPOs build business plans, access finance and improve infrastructure, Mission Vistaar enables them to thrive in competitive markets.
Market Connect
Market connect is a strategic focus. The initiative links rural producers directly to institutional buyers, retail networks and urban consumers, especially targeting IT companies and corporate workforces through curated healthy food baskets and farm-to-office models.
Agro & Eco Tourism
Recognizing the potential of rural experiences, Mission Vistaar promotes agro-tourism and eco-tourism. Immersive offerings such as biodiversity walks, cultural stays and farming demonstrations provide alternative income for farmers and raise consumer awareness about sustainability.