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🌱 National Farmers Security Program

The Welfare of Farmers is the
Welfare of India

"Prosperous Farmer • Prosperous Village • Prosperous Nation"

💧 Water Security 🌍 Soil Health 📈 Income Growth ⚙️ Technology Access 🏪 Market Linkage 🌾 Value Addition 👥 Rural Employment
🤝 Join the Mission Register as Farmer Become Volunteer CSR / Donate
Manickam Athappa Kounder – Founder MAK India
50+Years Experience
Our Founder

Manickam Athappa Kounder (MAK)

A farmer's son born and brought up in rural Tamil Nadu — who chose to serve India instead of pursuing opportunities abroad. As Founder & Chairman of MAK India Limited, MAK has dedicated his life to water security, pollution control, sustainable agriculture, and rural development.

With deep collaborations with DRDO, CSIR, and SITRA, and a strong commitment to the Make in India mission, his life's vision is a single powerful goal: make every Indian farmer prosperous.

50+Years Experience
57Countries
DRDOCSIR · SITRA
Make inIndia Mission
Why We Exist

Current Challenges Facing Indian Farmers

Understanding the crisis is the first step to transforming it.

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Water Crisis

  • Groundwater depletion
  • River dependency
  • Recurring drought cycles
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Soil Degradation

  • Declining fertility
  • Excess chemical use
  • Loss of micronutrients
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Agriculture Stress

  • Rising input costs
  • Labour shortage
  • Market fluctuations
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Rural Economy

  • Youth migration to cities
  • Lack of value addition
  • No local employment
National Farmers Security Program

Our Eight Core Missions

Eight focused missions to transform every dimension of farmer life and village prosperity.

Water Security

💧 Water Security

Rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, farm ponds, and micro-irrigation for every farm.

Soil Health

🌍 Soil Health Mission

Soil testing, organic carbon improvement, biochar, composting, and natural farming for lasting fertility.

Income Doubling

📈 Farmer Income Doubling

Multiple income streams through agriculture, livestock, agroforestry, and value addition.

Protein Security

🥜 National Protein Security

Promoting pulses, legumes, and soya to make India self-sufficient in protein food security.

Water Recharge

🚰 Water Recharge via STP

Converting treated sewage into groundwater recharge — reversing aquifer depletion across India.

Waste to Wealth

♻️ Waste to Wealth

Village waste management converting waste into compost, biochar, and biogas — circular economy in action.

Climate Resilient

☀️ Climate Resilient Farming

Drought/flood management, solar energy, and heat-resistant crops for the climate future.

Training

📚 Training & Education

Online and on-field training in water, soil, crops, value addition, and rural entrepreneurship.

Deep Dive

Programs in Detail

Water Security
💧 Water Security

Every Drop Secured. Every Farm Stronger.

Our water security program covers drinking water, farm water, and emergency reserves. Every village must have sufficient groundwater to survive any drought, flood, or calamity.

Drinking Water

  • Rainwater harvesting
  • Groundwater recharge
  • Lake restoration
  • Canal restoration

Farm Water

  • Farm ponds
  • Micro irrigation
  • Water budgeting
  • Emergency reserves
Soil Health
🌍 Soil Health Mission

Heal the Soil. Feed the Nation.

Decades of chemical farming have degraded India's soils. We restore organic carbon, replenish micronutrients, and build fertility through science-backed, farmer-friendly practices.

  • Soil Testing
  • Organic Carbon Improvement
  • Biochar Production
  • Composting
  • Micronutrient Management
  • Natural Farming
  • Soil Health Calculator
  • Soil Advisory
Income Doubling
📈 Farmer Income Doubling

Multiple Streams. One Prosperous Farmer.

A farmer with one crop is always vulnerable. We help build multiple income streams for true financial security.

Agriculture

  • Food crops & pulses
  • Oilseeds
  • Value crops

Livestock

  • Dairy
  • Goat & Sheep
  • Poultry

Agro Forestry

  • Timber
  • Fuel wood
  • Carbon credits

Value Addition

  • Processing
  • Packaging
  • Branding
Protein Security
🥜 National Protein Security

India's Protein Self-Sufficiency Mission

Reduce imports, increase farmer income, and improve national nutrition through the Pulse Mission and Soya Mission.

Pulse Mission

  • Reduce imports
  • Increase farmer income
  • Improve nutrition

Soya Mission

  • Soya Burger
  • Soya Nuggets
  • Soya Curry Mix
  • Soya Biryani Mix
  • Soya Pepper Fry
Water Recharge
🚰 Water Recharge via Sewage Treatment

From Pollutant to Prosperity — Treating Sewage at Source

One of MAK's strongest innovations. Untreated sewage pollutes rivers, lakes, and groundwater. Our source-treatment technology reverses this.

Problem

  • Rivers polluted
  • Lakes contaminated
  • Groundwater destroyed

MAK Solution

  • MAK DRDO ABD
  • MAK-HBR Technology
  • Cleaner rivers & villages
  • Groundwater recharge
Waste to Wealth
♻️ Waste to Wealth

Zero Dump Yard. Cleaner Villages. Extra Income.

Village solid waste management systems that convert every kind of waste into value — compost, biochar, and biogas — creating circular economy at village level.

  • Waste Segregation
  • Compost Production
  • Biochar
  • RDF Utilization
  • Zero Dump Yard
  • Additional Farmer Income
Technology Centre
⚙️ Technology Centre

Science for the Farm. Technology for the Farmer.

In collaboration with DRDO, CSIR, ICAR, and agricultural universities — proven innovations in water, soil, energy, and waste management available to every farmer.

Water

  • Recharge systems
  • STP technologies

Soil

  • Biochar
  • Compost tech

Energy

  • Solar systems
  • Biomass

Waste

  • Village MSMS
  • RDF systems
Farm Gate Price

MAK India FGP Rate

MAK India's assured / indicative Farm Gate Price per kg — compared with local market, mandi, wholesale, and retail prices so farmers know the real gap.

CropCategoryUnit MAK India FGP ₹/kgLocal Market ₹/kg Mandi Modal ₹/kgWholesale ₹/kgRetail ₹/kg Farmer BenefitAction
Tomato Perishable kg₹ —₹ —₹ —₹ —₹ — + ₹ — Sell
Groundnut Non-Perishable kg₹ —₹ —₹ —₹ —₹ — + ₹ — Sell
Onion Semi-Perishable kg₹ —₹ —₹ —₹ —₹ — + ₹ — Hold
Paddy Non-Perishable quintal₹ —₹ —₹ —₹ —₹ — + ₹ — Sell
Turmeric Non-Perishable kg₹ —₹ —₹ —₹ —₹ — + ₹ — Sell

📐 Farmer Benefit Formula

Farmer Benefit = MAK India FGP − Existing Market Price Example: MAK FGP ₹22/kg − Market ₹18/kg = ₹4/kg benefit For 1,000 kg → Extra Income = ₹4,000
⚠️ Important: MAK India FGP rate is indicative / offer-based and may vary based on quality, grade, moisture, quantity, transport distance, and buyer confirmation. Prices are updated regularly but please confirm before selling.

Crop Categories

🔵 Non-Perishables

Paddy, pulses, millets, groundnut, sesame, cotton, turmeric, dry chilli — storage possible, lower distress sale risk.

🟡 Semi-Perishables

Onion, potato, coconut, tapioca, pumpkin, banana — some storage possible, moderate risk.

🔴 Perishables

Tomato, brinjal, ladies finger, greens, fruits, flowers — high profit possible, high daily price risk.

What Should I Grow?

Farmer Profitability Dashboard

Compare crops by profit per acre per day. Plan your season. Grow the right crop for your land, water, and market.

RankCropCategorySeason DurationYield/AcreCost/Acre FGP TodayNet Profit/Acre Profit/Acre/DayWaterLabourRisk
1Tomato Perishable Kharif/Rabi90 days— kg₹ — ₹ —/kg₹ —₹ — High High High
2Groundnut Non-Perishable Kharif/Rabi110 days— qtl₹ — ₹ —/qtl₹ —₹ — Low Low Medium
3Paddy Non-Perishable Kharif/Rabi120 days— qtl₹ — ₹ —/qtl₹ —₹ — High Medium Low
4Turmeric Non-Perishable All Year240 days— qtl₹ — ₹ —/kg₹ —₹ — Medium Medium Low
5Onion Semi-Perishable Rabi100 days— qtl₹ — ₹ —/kg₹ —₹ — Medium Medium Medium

📐 Profitability Formula

Profit per Acre per Day = Net Profit per Acre ÷ Crop Duration (Days) Net Profit = Gross Income − Total Cost Gross Income = Yield per Acre × Farm Gate Price (FGP)
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Highest Profit Crop
per Acre per Day

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Best 2-Crop Plan
Annual Income/Acre

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Best 3-Crop Plan
Annual Income/Acre

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Safest Crop
Guaranteed Price

⚠️ Note: Prices change daily. Final selling price depends on quality, distance, buyer, and market demand. Please verify before planting or selling. Tamil Nadu data source: AGMARKNET / e-NAM / TN Agri Portal.
Real Impact

Success Stories

Farmer Success Before After

From Hardship to Harvest

Farmers, villages, and panchayats across Tamil Nadu and India transforming their land, income, and future — before and after.

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Water Saved

Villages that were water-scarce year-round now have groundwater reserves through our recharge programs.

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Yield Increased

Soil health interventions helping farmers see measurable yield improvements within a single growing season.

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Income Increased

Multiple income streams and direct market linkage helping families dramatically improve financial security.

Long-Term Vision

Farmers Welfare 2040

Ten milestones that will make India the world's model for sustainable agriculture and rural prosperity.

1

Every farmer has water security

2

Every village is pollution free

3

Every village treats its sewage

4

Every village manages its waste

5

Every farmer has multiple income streams

6

India becomes protein secure

7

India becomes groundwater secure

8

Rural youth find employment locally

9

Farmers become wealth creators

10

India becomes the world's model for sustainable agriculture

CSR & Partnerships

Together We Can Transform Rural India

We invite corporates, foundations, NGOs, researchers, and volunteers to join India's largest farmer welfare mission.

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Corporates

Channel CSR toward water projects, village adoption, and farmer training programs.

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Foundations

Partner for soil restoration and long-term income enhancement programs.

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NGOs

Join our volunteer network and amplify grassroots impact across villages.

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Research Bodies

Collaborate on technology with DRDO, CSIR, ICAR, and agricultural universities.

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Volunteers

Students, retired officers, scientists, engineers — all welcome in our mission.

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Tech Partners

Build platforms, apps, and tools that put knowledge directly in farmers' hands.

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Farmer Networks

FPOs, cooperatives, and Kisan groups — collaborate on procurement and markets.

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Health & Nutrition

Partners for nutrition security, soya protein, and village health missions.

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Register as a farmer, volunteer, or partner. Your registration helps us tailor direct support to your needs and builds a powerful national database for future missions.

  • Free soil and water advisory
  • Access to Technology Centre resources
  • Training & education programs
  • FGP rate alerts for your crops
  • Profit planner for your district
  • Government scheme guidance
  • Market linkage support
  • Emergency water security network
Mission Statement

"To improve the income, health, water security, soil fertility, productivity, sustainability, and quality of life of farmers through practical technologies, scientific farming, value addition, market linkage, and community participation."

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