our partners

Our Partners

Collaborating to Build Bihar’s Agri-Export Future

Unity for Impact

Project Sampada thrives on the strength of strategic, mission-aligned partnerships. This ₹15 Crore initiative, jointly led by JJJKAS and The Art of Living Foundation, is generously supported by Tata Trusts and brings together a diverse group of collaborators to achieve one common goal:

To transform Bihar into a national and global hub for agricultural and processed food exports.

Lead Implementing Partner JJJKAS (Jai Jawan Jai Kisan Agriculture Society)

Headquarters: Patna, Bihar JJJKAS is the principal executing agency for Project Sampada. A registered NGO deeply rooted in Bihar, JJJKAS works to:

Identify and support agri-entrepreneurs
Coordinate with government schemes and financial institutions
Provide mentorship and training
Facilitate export logistics via the Patna Dry Port
Lead district-level outreach and monitoring
Website: www.jaijawanjaikisan.in

Spiritual and Social Empowerment Partner

The Art of Living Foundation (AOL)

National HQ: Bengaluru, Karnataka With a global footprint and decades of grassroots impact, AOL brings unparalleled strengths in:

Community mobilization and values-based entrepreneurship
Rural development through SHGs, FPOs, and volunteers
Holistic training in ethics, stress-resilience, and team spirit
Building long-term sustainability through personal transformation
Website: www.artofliving.org

Funding and Strategic Support Partner Tata Trusts

HQ: Mumbai, Maharashtra
India’s oldest and most respected philanthropic institution, Tata Trusts supports Project Sampada through:

A ₹15 Crore grant over three years
Monitoring and strategic input for outcomes-based development
Linking the project to national and global best practices
Enabling long-term institutional sustainability and growth
Website: www.tatatrusts.org

Other Collaborating Stakeholders (Under Engagement)

Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Bihar – Policy alignment and ODOP promotion
APEDA (Ministry of Commerce, GoI) – Certification, branding & export facilitation
NABARD & SIDBI – Financial linkages for units
Customs & Logistics Operators at Patna Dry Port – Streamlined export movement
FPOs, SHG Federations & Cooperatives – Last-mile execution and local leadership
Academic & Incubation Partners – AICs, KVKs, Agri Universities (to be formalized)

Become a Partner

Do you represent an institution, company, or organization aligned with our mission? Join us in empowering Bihar’s rural economy and food sector. We welcome:

Express Interest in Partnership

Project Sampada is more than a development initiative—it’s a coalition for change. Together, we are shaping the future of food exports from Bihar, one partnership at a time.