Om Namo Bhoomi
Soil organic carbon restoration, microbial revival, and chemical-free agriculture across the Western Ghats
Soil Restoration at Scale
Om Namo Bhoomi is ASF's flagship soil restoration programme, bringing degraded agricultural land back to life through Heritage × Science methodology.
Why Soil Matters
India's agricultural soils have been degraded by decades of chemical-intensive farming. Soil organic carbon levels have dropped to critical thresholds, microbial activity has collapsed, and yields are declining.
Healthy soil is the foundation of everything—food security, farmer livelihoods, water retention, carbon sequestration, and ecosystem resilience.
Om Namo Bhoomi restores soil biology using heritage practices enhanced with scientifically formulated bioproducts, achieving 30–60x faster recovery than traditional methods alone.
Heritage × Science Methodology
Combining time-tested agricultural practices with cutting-edge soil microbiology
Heritage Foundation
- Crop rotation and intercropping
- Natural composting and mulching
- Zero synthetic chemical inputs
- Indigenous seed varieties
- Traditional water conservation
Scientific Enhancement
- Proprietary bioproducts with quaternary chitosan
- Microbial-metabolite formulations
- Soil testing and baseline measurement
- Monthly monitoring and data collection
- Third-party verification protocols
Ground Implementation
Farmer Enrollment
Bhoomi Sevaks engage farmers, explain the programme, conduct baseline soil testing, and establish demonstration plots.
Heritage Practice Training
Farmers receive hands-on training in crop rotation, composting, natural pest management, and water conservation.
Bioproduct Application
ASF's scientifically formulated bioproducts are applied according to soil test results and crop requirements.
Ongoing Monitoring
Monthly field visits track soil health indicators, crop performance, and farmer adoption of chemical-free practices.
Verification & Reporting
Quarterly aggregated data reporting with annual third-party soil testing for donor-grade verification.
Udupi Pilot Results
Our 10% pilot programme (Udupi U10PP) has demonstrated measurable success across degraded laterite soils
Expected Outcomes
Soil Health
- Restored soil organic carbon (2%+ SOC)
- Revived microbial activity
- Improved water retention
- Enhanced nutrient cycling
Farmer Livelihood
- Reduced input costs (zero chemicals)
- Premium price realization
- Increased yield stability
- Long-term soil productivity