*SEVAI Kalanjium Centre: Where Farming Meets Enterprise to Build Self Reliant Communities*

At the SEVAI Kalanjium Centre, sustainable development is rooted in the belief that agriculture and enterprise can grow together to secure livelihoods and dignity. The centre champions integrated farming systems that respect nature while boosting productivity. Through improved paddy cultivation, woodlot promotion for timber and fuelwood, and fruit tree plantations of mango, guava, and papaya, farmers gain both nutrition and long-term income. Alongside farming, SEVAI Kalanjium runs hands-on livelihood units that transform local resources into marketable goods. Women are trained in ready-made garments production, korai grass mat weaving, biofloc and pond fish rearing, and mushroom cultivation followed by value-added products like mushroom soup and cookies. At the heart of it all are women empowerment programs for Self-Help Groups, where members learn technical skills, financial literacy, and marketing. This combination of agriculture, skill development, and collective action is helping families build steady income, improve nutrition, and take charge of their future from the grassroots up.