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About the Mission | Behind the Movement

The JJJKAS – SRISTI – AOL Project is a pioneering collaboration designed to empower rural Bihar through the promotion of agri-based entrepreneurship and export-led development.

Anchored by a unique partnership between ex-servicemen, grassroots innovators, and youth transformation experts, this initiative seeks to uplift thousands of rural lives by building a thriving ecosystem of agricultural and processed food enterprises across the state — and connect them to global markets via the Patna Dry Port.

The Three Pillars of the Project

Jai Jawan Jai Kisan Agriculture Society (JJJKAS) A Veteran-led Vision for Rural Transformation Registered in Patna, JJJKAS is an NGO founded and operated by ex-servicemen of the Indian Army. With a spirit of discipline, duty, and national development, JJJKAS is committed to:

FOCUS AREAS:

Promoting rural entrepreneurship in agriculture and food processing
Coordinating export operations through the Patna Dry Port
Facilitating linkages with government schemes and financial institutions
Ensuring implementation efficiency and accountability

Secretary:

Major Arun Jha (Retd.)

Head Office:

Raghunath Lakhan Mall, RPS More, Danapur Cantt., Patna

SRISTI Foundation

Grassroots Innovation. Community Transformation. Based in Kidwaipuri, Patna, SRISTI Foundation is a highly respected NGO with a long track record of working across livelihoods, education, and women empowerment. It specializes in:

Secretary:

Major Arun Jha (Retd.)

Head Office:

Raghunath Lakhan Mall, RPS More, Danapur Cantt., Patna

Art of Living – Youth Leadership Training Program (YLTP)

Building Inner Strength for Outer Impact The Art of Living Foundation, led by HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, brings to this partnership the powerful YLTP model, a program that has empowered youth across India with:

Personal discipline, confidence, and leadership
Team-building and ownership of community goals
Capacity building and micro-entrepreneurship development
Skills to take initiative and create sustainable livelihoods
A spiritual and service-driven foundation for rural development
This program will be integrated across Bihar to prepare a new generation of rural changemakers ready to build, manage, and grow local agri-enterprises.

Our Shared Purpose

This partnership is built on a common commitment to

Revive and raise the rural economy of Bihar
Support farmers, youth, and women in becoming self-reliant entrepreneurs
Create high-quality agri and processed food products in every district of the state
Promote exports from Bihar, leveraging the infrastructure of the Patna Dry Port
Scale impact sustainably through values of service, transparency, and inclusion

Vision 2030 By 2030, we envision:

This partnership is built on a common commitment to

Over 1,000 new rural enterprises in agri and food processing
A robust pipeline of trained rural entrepreneurs
An active export ecosystem driven by Bihar’s own youth
Bihar as a national leader in value-added agricultural exports
Closing Note: This project is not just a development program. It is a movement — one that reimagines the future of Bihar through the collective strength of service veterans, grassroots innovators, and empowered youth.

Projected Impact

PROJECT DURATION:

3 Years

GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS:

Bihar – State-wide with export-oriented clusters

IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERS:

APEDA, FSSAI, DGFT, Agri universities, KVKs

MESSAGE FROM THE LEADERS

Major Arun Jha (Retd), Secretary, JJJKAS

“This project is our salute to the soil of Bihar. With support from Tata Trusts and the trust of our communities, we aim to build an export powerhouse driven by rural farmers and innovators.”

SRISTI Foundation Executive Director

“Grassroots innovation must lead India’s next export revolution. This partnership is about dignity, sustainability, and economic strength for every rural entrepreneur.”

OUR MISSION

To unlock Bihar’s agricultural potential by building an export ecosystem that connects farmers, FPOs, and rural entrepreneurs with national and international markets through quality, innovation, and strategic infrastructure.

OUR VISION

A self-reliant, export-ready Bihar where farmers and food producers are globally competitive, economically empowered, and environmentally sustainable.

About Us

About the Mission | Behind the Movement

The Three Pillars of the Project

FOCUS AREAS:

Secretary:

Head Office:

SRISTI Foundation

Secretary:

Head Office:

Art of Living – Youth Leadership Training Program (YLTP)

Our Shared Purpose

Vision 2030 By 2030, we envision:

Projected Impact

PROJECT DURATION:

GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS:

IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERS:

MESSAGE FROM THE LEADERS

OUR MISSION

OUR VISION

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