Kisan Kumbh 2026 was successfully organized on 30th and 31st March at Dogra Hall, IIT Delhi, bringing together more than 2500 farmers along with key stakeholders from across the agricultural ecosystem. M3M Foundation created a strong platform for its beneficiaries to directly connect with the public and promote their products.
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Teams from Spiti, Nubra Valley, and Sarvoday supported by M3M Foundation showcase their products at Kisan Kumbh 2026, IIT Delhi
The M3M Foundation’s stalls featured enterprises from regions including Laddakh, Spiti, and other rural geographies, with active participation from teams from Spiti and Nubra Valley, along with Sarvoday products, enabling beneficiaries to showcase, market, and sell their products like cold pressed mustard oil, hand grind spices, Sea buckthorn juice, pulp, berries, roasted barley, products made from yak wool. These products were widely appreciated by visitors for their quality and authenticity. The stalls attracted over 2,500 visitors, providing significant exposure and direct market access to grassroots producers.
The participation resulted in strengthened market linkages, increased visibility for rural enterprises, and direct customer engagement, reinforcing the importance of such platforms in bridging the gap between producers and consumers.
In a proud moment, M3M Foundation was appreciated on stage by Shri Shyam Singh Rana, Hon’ble Agriculture Minister of Haryana, in the presence of General V. K. Singh, Hon’ble Governor of Mizoram. The event was also graced by Shri Nitin Gadkari ji, Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, as the Chief Guest.
Dr. Aishwarya Mahajan, Managing Trustee and President, M3M Foundation, said, “M3M Foundation is currently working across 8 states with over 10,000 farmers, including in remote regions such as Laddakh and Spiti. In areas like Nubra Valley, we have enabled food processing systems, ensuring that farmers are not only engaged in cultivation but also in value addition. More than 5,000 women farmers are actively involved in both farming and processing, strengthening rural livelihoods.”
The Foundation’s initiatives continue to focus on enabling market access, promoting value addition, and strengthening women-led agricultural enterprises across diverse geographies.
Dr. Payal Kanodia, Chairperson and Trustee, M3M Foundation, added, “At M3M Foundation, our approach is to work closely with farmers, especially women, and strengthen their role as decision-makers in agriculture. We are not only supporting them in cultivation but also enabling value addition, market access, and sustainable practices, so that farming becomes more resilient and profitable. Platforms like Kisan Kumbh help amplify their efforts by connecting them directly with larger markets and opportunities.”
M3M Foundation’s participation at Kisan Kumbh 2026 reflects its continued commitment to strengthening grassroots enterprises and creating meaningful, market-driven opportunities for farmers across India.
About M3M Foundation
M3M Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the M3M Group, working across education, health, livelihoods, sports, and environment. With a reach across 22 states and over 1,300 villages, the Foundation has positively impacted more than 5 million lives, driven by a vision of inclusive, sustainable, and transformative nation-building.
