Registration no: DRB3/SOR/238/2018-19

12AA Approval No: 12AA/201819/A/10759

80G Approval No: 80G/2019-20/A/10064

Outline Our Purpose01

To collaborate with public and private entities that shall support our

vision in growing sufficient vegetation for the stated purpose.

Our Focus02

Sustainable income model, Education, Restoring lakes, Vegetation,

Soil testing and Eradication of Eucalyptus

Our Approach03

Collaboration, Communication, Donation and Participation

Our Working Model04

• Eradication of Eucalyptus Trees

• Rejuvenation of lakes in Hoskote

• Organic Hoskote by 2025

• Local Farmers market & e-commerce

ACRE brings together national

associations, that promotes Indian

farmer welfare, water rejuvenation

programs, the soil management, bio

organic fertilizers and collaborate with

scholars reinforcing best practice

aspects of conservation agriculture..

WHAT WE DO?

We believe in putting people and plant first.

Our determination is to make the world

better.

WHY WE DO IT?

ACRE foundation is a non-profit

organization. It is established in 2018 to

accomplish economical and community

based strength for the rural and

underprivileged. We work towards our

engagement model that strives to uplift

farmers and the younger generation of

rural India.

WHO ARE WE?

Finally complete the cycle by providing a sustainable model that helps farmers monitor and

owning the complete process: Methodically control the crop production process and directly

reap economic benefits from multiple transparent sources.

Our Approach

Educate farmers on

organic farming

Soil Testing

Restore Lakes

Suitable

Vegetation

Eradicate

Eucalyptus

Trees

Collaborate with researchers and knowledge hubs such as NIFA /RCOF to educate the

farmers on organic farming. This helps farmer’s knowledge to adopt practices that are

profitable, environmentally sound, and contribute to quality of life.

To optimize crop production and protect the environment with contamination and excess

fertilizers soil testing is essential. It helps in long-term farming and cost saving.

*OUTCOME: EACH FARMER LAND SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH SOIL HEALTH CARD

Restoration of lakes include cleaning of lakes and internally oxygenating.

Benefits: Bacteria reduction, Muck reduction, Algae control, Milfoil reduction and so on…

Cleaning of lakes shall mainly help prepare for water to be restored in a clean space.

Growing suitable vegetation helps the ecosystem and affects sustainability. Vegetation

enhances the natural processes of different indicators for sustainability such as: improving air

quality, water resources. Mission is to Plant more then 1 Million Trees.

Eucalyptus was introduced in Karnataka in 1960s, 90% of Bangalore rural (Hoskote) is full of Eucalyptus.

Shocking facts: A eucalyptus tree consumes 90 liters of water a day. During summers and times of

drought, its roots can go down up to 30ft. (Research reference material links are provided in the notes)

Sustainable model:

Income and livelihood

01Hoskote taluk is a part of rural Bangalore.

No. of Villages: 297

Present Population: 3,00,000 and

Growing

Main occupation: Farming

About Hoskote

02Once called “A paradise for bird lovers”

No. of Lakes previously: 168

(as per government records)

Situation of current lakes

Operative: 3

Non-Operative/Dry: 165

(completely or partially)

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Hoskote Lakes at a Glance

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The current situation is clearly

seen that all lakes became

completely dry resulting in

villagers are migrating and

Farm lands are converting in

concrete Jungle.

This picture speaks

thousand words. The

white patches

represents lakes and

there were so many of

them 30 years back.

Hoskote had enough

water.

Within ten years the water

reduces more than 50% ,

effecting farmers and

desertification that lasted for 25

years now.

1995

Current State of Hoskote Lakes

Ganagallu Lake Atebelle Lake Kalahalli Lake

Hasahalli Lake Lakondahalli Lake Chikka Lake

Samethanahalli Lake

Kacharakanahalli Lake

Muthkur Lake Bellikere Lake

Damdupaliya Lake Gangalur Lake Jinnagara Lake

Vagata Lake Makamahalli Lake Medi Malasandra Lake

Esthur Lake Bylanarasapur Lake

Tenayur LakeMandagudir Lake

https://juanfcocuyas.wixsite.com/hoskotes-lakes/hoskote-s-lakes

03Current Situation:

More than 60% of Hoskote land is covered by

eucalyptus trees which is one of the biggest

reason for depleting ground water

Eradication of Eucalyptus Trees

04About Chemical farming:

Reduced ground level water has forced

farmers to enhance the use of chemicals &

fertilizers to sustain farming, without

knowing the detrimental side effects that

this will have on their health and the

consumer who consumes this crop.

Organic Hoskote:

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Our current focus is to create sustainable

agriculture and living infrastructure for Hoskote,

a taluk in rural Bangalore.

Our Focus

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Farmers have been traditionally in hands of middlemen &

traders for selling their produce at much lower price than

the market, so we want them to have an avenue where

they can reach their produce directly to the end consumer

and ensure that they get a decent sustainable income.

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Bangladesh Russia

Colombia Delhi Niger

Ideal Farmer Markets Across the Globe

Coming Soon @

Attur, Hoskote

Hoskote

Did you know ?

- In a country where Agriculture contributes to 17% of the GDP

- Provides employment to 50% of the population,

- Ranks 2nd in the world in farm output

230 million people still go to bed on an empty stomach,

every day because farmers are paid less than the market

rates.

Proposed Farmers Market @ ATTUR By ACRE Foundation

Key Highlights of Farmer’s Market :

• Market Place – Mandi

• Workshop Areas

• Storage Facility

• Water Body

• Public Plaza

• Cafeteria

• Open Air Theater

Acre Foundation plans to construct 13,200 sqm of

farmers market on NH75 near Attur Bus stop. The

Location is idle for farmers to bring their produce to the

market and commuters on national highway can stop

and purchase fresh vegetables and fruits directly from

farmers while returning to Bangalore.

Market Place – MandiMandi is a location where people regularly gather for the

purchase and sale of provisions, livestock, and other goods. This

market place can Accommodate 60 farmers.

Some markets operate daily and are said to be permanent

markets and these markets are operated by farmers while others

are held once a week or on less frequent specified days such as

festival days, Flea markets, expo’s, and weekend melas are said

to be Temporary market places (periodic markets).

Workshop areas:Workshop areas includes training of farmers on seed production

and seed technology, Training on plant protection measures,

Cropping System Based Training, Training on selection, operation

and maintenance of tractors and other agricultural machines,

Training programme for On-Farm Water Management/Micro

Irrigation, Training and Demonstration on Soil Health.

• Indoor training

• Outdoor training

Storage Facility:Storage is an important marketing function, which involves

holding and preserving goods from the time they are

produced until they are needed for consumption. It ensures

a continuous flow of goods in the market. Storage protects

the quality of perishable and semi-perishable products

which will reduce wastage. It also helps in the stabilization

of prices by adjusting demand and supply.

• Normal Storage Units

• Cold Storage Units

Water Body:Effectively manage rain water harvesting and train farmers

& commuters on the benefits of rain water harvesting and

water management.

“ We have reached the limit of generating water, the only

option left is to save water.”

Cafeteria:Consumers who come to farmers market can enjoy the hygienic atmosphere & fresh food. Cafeteria will

have centralized kitchen with dedicated team of staff, who will be working round the clock for consumer

satisfaction. Over a period of time, It will become must a stop place where commuters can get everything

like fresh fruits and vegetables, knowledge on organic produce(rooftop gardening), hygienic food, and clean

toilets.

Public plaza:It is a place accessible to people, while families are purchasing from farmers market kids can access this

place for fun and entertainment and also knowledge about rural India.

Open Air Theater(Amphitheater):India's artistic identity is deeply routed within its social, economical, cultural, and religious views. For this

reason it is essential to understand Indian cultural practices as they relate directly to performers and

performances of rural areas. Performances including dance, music, and text are an expression of devotion

for the Indian culture. The main objective of this open air theater is to showcase the young talents of rural

areas and rural culture.

Permanent Shops

Temporary Shops

Workshop Area

Public Plaza

Storage Units

Cold Storage

Cafeteria

Water Body

Outdoor Training

Proposed farmers market Layout @ Attur Hoskote

Existing supply chain of Agriculture

ACRE Foundation Model of supply chain

Rejuvenation of

lakes in Hoskote:

ACRE FOUNDATION has started to

restore the Sasalu village lake with the

help of Villagers.

Village -Sasalu

Taluk – Dodballapura

District - Bengaluru Rural

State -Karnataka

OUR RECENT WORKS

School Program:

ACRE Foundation Planted tree @

DODDANALLURAHALLI primary school

involving school kids and named the tree on

each child name for better environment.

Distributing Sports

Equipment to School

Children:

Acre foundation believes in healthy body can

hold healthy mind and we did a small beginning

by distributing sports equipment to hoskote

schools.

Thank You