Fruit trees can provide farming families with an additional source of income alongside their regular crops. Shashwat’s orchard development initiative supports mango cultivation, helping farmers invest in their livelihoods while contributing to a greener local environment.

Between 2023 and 2025, Shashwat planted 6,500 mango trees across 21 villages, with support from Tata Motors, Seva Sahayog and other contributors.

Farmers have cared for and maintained 95% of the planted trees. Their continued involvement is essential to helping the young trees become established and develop into productive orchards.

Some trees have now started bearing fruit, marking an encouraging step towards additional household income. By combining fruit cultivation with existing farming activities, the project supports income diversification and environmental conservation.