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Under the Mango Tree (UTMT)

Boosts farmers' productivity and livelihoods by training them in beekeeping, offering market access for their honey, and advocating sustainability

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  • Headquarters

    Mumbai, Maharashtra

  • Since

    2009

Under the Mango Tree (UTMT) works for providing a solution to the decreasing productivity of farmers by enhancing their productivity and supplementing Read more their livelihood. The solution is provided by equipping and training small farmers in beekeeping activities, facilitating them with market access for their produce and providing a premium brand name to local single-origin honey. It operates through a for-profit as well as a non-profit organization. Through the for-profit organization, it aims to establish a fair trade market for locally produced organic honey. The honey is sourced directly from farmers, packaged and sold to the end customer under the UTMT brand. Through the non-profit UTMT society, it trains and equips farmers in beekeeping, enters into buyback arrangements with farmers for honey harvested by them and conducts research and advocacy programmes for promoting sustained beekeeping activities. The activities are aimed at finding remunerative markets and adding value to the plough to plate chain for the different types of honey which possesses a unique taste and texture depending on the region in which it is grown. Multiple varieties of honey are on offer which include Organic Certified Honey, Tulsi Honey, Wild Forest Honey, Himalayan Flora Honey, Eucalyptus Honey, Litchi Honey, Desert Bloom Honey, Sweet Clover Honey, Jamun Honey and Tribal Gold Honey. Through its bees for poverty reduction programme, it has been successful in increasing income of farmers by 40 percent and improving agricultural productivity by 25 percent through bee-pollination. It is presently working with 500 tribal farmers with the aim of reaching out to 5500 farmers over the next three years.

Demographies Served

Cause Area

Sector

Sub Sector

Programs

  • Trigona Beekeeping

    District

    State

    In 2013, the UTMT Society extended its operations to Madhya Pradesh. The focal areas of intervention within the state are the Mandla and Chhindwara districts, where beekeeping activities revolve around two indigenous bee species, namely Apis cerana indica and Trigona. One notable facet of the initiative is the significant advancement of Trigona Beekeeping in the Mandla district, marked by innovative techniques in propagating Trigona bee colonies. To further support these efforts, a Beekeeping Resource Centre (BRC) situated in the Jamai block of Chhindwara district serves as a pivotal hub for conducting farmer training sessions and hosting meetings, consolidating the society's commitment to fostering beekeeping and sustainable practices in the region.

  • Beekeeping training for women

    District

    State

    In Dhule and Palghar districts, women beekeepers have shattered gender stereotypes and showcased remarkable capabilities. A grant received from NABARD in 2014 played a pivotal role in offering beekeeping training to women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in the Sakri block of Dhule district. This initiative gained momentum with additional assistance from RBL Bank. Accomplished women beekeepers who have risen through the ranks are now designated as Master Trainers (MT). They are actively involved in imparting beekeeping training to farmers across various districts in Maharashtra.

  • Bees for Poverty Reduction (BPR)

    District

    State

    The primary objective of this programme is to provide beekeeping training to farmers who managed mango and cashew orchards, aiming to enhance their agricultural yields. The initial pilot phase effectively showcased the viability of beekeeping in the region, capitalizing on the existing local knowledge of beekeeping and honey hunting.

    Subsequently, the initiative expanded its reach to encompass the Kaprada block within the Valsad district, as well as the contiguous districts of Dangs and Silvassa (Dadra and Nagar Haveli). Presently, the area boasts a thriving community of over 650 beekeepers. This flourishing ecosystem also comprises auxiliary components such as a carpentry workshop dedicated to crafting beeboxes, bee flora nurseries established by women's groups, a skilled group of Master Trainers, and a fully operational Beekeeping Resource Centre (BRC).

Leadership Team

  • Vijaya Pastala

    Founder & Managing Trustee

  • Sophie Moochhala

    Treasurer

  • Emmanuel David

    Trustee

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    21-50

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • Registration ID

    214

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    MH/2017/0165431

  • FCRA

    83781585

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

Other Details

  • Sister Organisation

    UTMT Society

  • Type & Sub Type

    For-profit
    Private Limited Company

Website

Financial Details

 Income / Expenses

  • 2018-19

    Income
    Rs.15,557,845
    Expenses
    Rs.15,144,741
    Admin Expenses
    Rs.8,851
    Program Expenses
    Rs.15,135,890
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  • 2019-20

    Income
    Rs.18,031,640
    Expenses
    Rs.15,232,080
    Admin Expenses
    Rs.26,550
    Program Expenses
    Rs.15,205,530
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  • 2020-21

    Income
    Rs.24,348,459
    Expenses
    Rs.28,798,943
    Admin Expenses
    Rs.3,802,887
    Program Expenses
    Rs.24,996,056
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