# Oorja


## Posts

- [Why Climate-Resilient Agriculture Must Work for Women Farmers](https://oorjasolutions.org/why-climate-resilient-agriculture-must-work-for-women-farmers/): Across rural India, countless women work alongside men in fields every day, often contributing equally and sometimes carrying the larger share of responsibility. They sow, harvest, and manage farms, especially during periods of male migration. The numbers tell an important story. According to the Agriculture Census 2015–16, women operate about 12% of the total agricultural […]
- [Why Women Farmers Face Higher Adoption Barriers: Insights from Rural Uttar Pradesh](https://oorjasolutions.org/why-women-farmers-face-higher-adoption-barriers-insights-from-rural-uttar-pradesh/): Recently, we conducted a household survey in the Fatehpur blocks of Barabanki district in Uttar Pradesh. One of our goals was to understand how women felt about becoming water entrepreneurs. The responses we received revealed deep-seated barriers that prevent women from taking up the role, even when opportunities are available to them. When we approached […]
- [How Oorja’s Advisory Services Are Helping Farmers Grow More and Earn More](https://oorjasolutions.org/how-oorjas-advisory-services-are-helping-farmers-grow-more-and-earn-more/): For smallholder farmers in rural Uttar Pradesh, every planting decision carries enormous weight. With limited land and resources, staying locked into traditional wheat-rice cycles has meant predictable but modest incomes with little room for growth. Oorja Development Solutions (Oorja) is breaking this cycle through an innovative combination of affordable solar-powered irrigation and comprehensive agronomy advisory […]
- [How climate change leads to crop loss in India](https://oorjasolutions.org/how-climate-change-leads-to-crop-loss-in-india/): These days, a trip to the sabzi mandi is a great example of how climate change is impacting India. Tomatoes, onions, tur, urad… No crop has been spared by erratic weather conditions, a price the common man now pays heavily for.  We might think climate change makes only those living on the coast or in […]
- [How Oorja is Reimagining Access to Solar-powered Irrigation](https://oorjasolutions.org/how-oorja-is-reimagining-access-to-solar-powered-irrigation/): For a large percentage of Indians, nothing brings a glimmer of hope more than looming grey clouds. A normal and well-distributed monsoon is crucial for the 61 percent of Indian farmers who are dependent on rains for practising agriculture. Essentially, about 55 per cent of India’s net sown area (139.42 million ha) relies heavily on […]
- [Insights from the 5th Acumen Energy Summit: Designing for Impact in Energy Access](https://oorjasolutions.org/insights-from-the-5th-acumen-energy-summit-designing-for-impact-in-energy-access/): Recently, our Chief Operating Officer, Audrey Fillon, represented Oorja at the 5th Acumen Energy Summit in Nairobi — an engaging gathering of entrepreneurs, funders, and institutions dedicated to advancing energy access in the world’s most underserved regions. Across every conversation, the message was clear: we need smarter tools, stronger collaboration, and more intentional design if […]
- [Why we need to focus on small-scale farmers in India](https://oorjasolutions.org/blog-4-why-we-need-to-focus-on-small-scale-farmers-in-india/): When we think of farming, we picture sprawling green acres of land. But reality is far from this truth in India.  According to the Agriculture Census 2015-16 in India, 86.1 percent of farmers are small and marginal (SMF). Essentially, this means that they have a landholding size smaller than two hectares.  It is striking to […]
- [Beyond Rabi and Kharif: The Untapped Potential of Zayed Crops](https://oorjasolutions.org/beyond-rabi-and-kharif-the-untapped-potential-of-zayed-crops/): It is no secret that agriculture is one of the leading employers in India. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 70 percent of the country’s rural population relies on agriculture for their livelihood. Close to 80 percent of the farmers are small and marginal, i.e., they farm on land holdings […]
- [The Invisible Backbone: Why Female Farmers Deserve Recognition](https://oorjasolutions.org/the-invisible-backbone-why-female-farmers-deserve-recognition/): What is the first image to pop into your mind when you think of a farmer? For many, it is likely to be an image of a man, bent over a sickle, as he pours his sweat, blood and tears into the land to ensure his family and country get enough grains. While this isn’t […]
- [Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Growth, Innovation, and Community Impact](https://oorjasolutions.org/reflecting-on-2024-a-year-of-growth-innovation-and-community-impact/): As we move deeper into 2025, Oorja reflects on a transformative year full of milestones and invaluable learnings. This year, we focused on expanding our clean energy solutions, refining our service offerings, and empowering smallholder farmers with the tools they need to thrive. Here’s a glimpse into some of the lessons that shaped our journey. […]
- [Empowering Rural India: Oorja’s Impact Journey in 2024](https://oorjasolutions.org/empowering-rural-india-oorjas-impact-journey-in-2024/): In the heart of rural India, where challenges abound and opportunities are rare, Oorja has been on a transformative journey, empowering households and fostering sustainability through clean energy and innovative farming solutions. 2024 was a year of bold innovation, strategic collaborations, remarkable achievements and resilient growth. Join us in celebrating another year of an unyielding […]
- [What is Climate-Smart Agriculture and why is it crucial for India’s future?](https://oorjasolutions.org/what-is-climate-smart-agriculture-and-why-is-it-crucial-for-indias-future/): One of the harshest truths about climate change is its deep unfairness—it hits the most vulnerable the hardest. Often, poverty and climate change are interlinked, and marginalised communities often bear the brunt of extreme weather events. Farmers are among the hardest hit, as their crops suffer from unpredictable and severe droughts, floods, and heatwaves as […]
- [What India’s recent heatwave is telling us: We need climate-smart agriculture](https://oorjasolutions.org/what-indias-recent-heatwave-is-telling-us-we-need-climate-smart-agriculture/): India has been in hot waters, quite literally. The recent heatwave, which began in the summer months in the country, has been the longest we have witnessed. Typically, India declares a heatwave when temperatures exceed 40°C in low-lying terrains, or 30°C in the mountains. This year, parts of Delhi saw temperatures go up to about 51 […]
- [Oorja Closes US$1.5 Million Pre-Series A To Scale Its Farming-as-a-Service Model](https://oorjasolutions.org/oorja-closes-us1-5-million-pre-series-a-to-scale-its-farming-as-a-service-model/): 1st August, 2024 — Oorja, a leading provider of solar irrigation services and agricultural advisory to smallholder farmers in India, is thrilled to announce the successful close of its US$1.5 million Pre-Series A funding round. The round attracted $1.2 million in equity finance from impact investors Acumen, elea, a family trust advised by Artha Impact, Echoing Green Signal Fund, […]
- [79,000 Interviewed in World’s Largest Off-Grid Energy Report Grounded in Customer Voice](https://oorjasolutions.org/79000-interviewed-in-worlds-largest-off-grid-energy-report-grounded-in-customer-voice/): Top findings from Why Off-Grid Energy Matters 2024: New Delhi, India – 60 Decibels, a leading social impact measurement company, is proud to announce the publication of Why Off-Grid Energy Matters 2024, the world’s most comprehensive impact assessment of the off-grid sector to date. The report is based on interviews with 79,000 off-grid energy customers using devices ranging […]
- [Looking Back at 2023](https://oorjasolutions.org/looking-back-at-2023/): As we head towards another year, we look back to reflect on the milestones and achievements that are shaping Oorja’s journey towards a sustainable, more equitable future. Join us in celebrating a year of growth, innovation, and creating impact among India’s smallholder farmers. GROWTH IN 2023 Oorja’s innovative Pay-Per-Use business model has been successful in […]
- [Heat waves lead to extraordinary demand for irrigation in July 2022](https://oorjasolutions.org/heat-waves-lead-to-extraordinary-demand-for-irrigation-in-july-2022/)
- [CLEAN Governing Body Elections 2022: Request for Support for Amit Saraogi](https://oorjasolutions.org/clean-governing-body-elections-2022-request-for-support-for-amit-saraogi/): Since 2014 when I co-founded Oorja (www.oorjasolutions.org), I’ve dedicated my career to making clean energy accessible to India’s largest and most underserved consumer groups: farmers and rural households. Before becoming a clean energy entrepreneur eight years ago, I previously spent 20+ years working in India, the US and Europe in banking, consulting and international development. […]
- [Sustainable energy for cooling: A post-harvest management solution for India's smallholder farmers](https://oorjasolutions.org/sustainable-energy-for-cooling-a-post-harvest-management-solution-for-indias-smallholder-farmers/): To boost agricultural productivity and earnings of smallholder farmers and reduce greenhouse emissions and food losses, there is a requirement for scaling low-cost, decentralized small capacity refrigeration units. This will help to preserve fresh produce at the farm-gate, make Indian agriculture resilient to shocks and boost rural development.  By Preeti Kumari, Project Associate at Oorja Introduction […]

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- [Jobs](https://oorjasolutions.org/jobs/): Work with us Open Positions Engineering Manager Bahraich, UP • Field Office • Full-time Oorja is seeking an Engineering Manager – Solar Irrigation with minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in solar pump installations, operations and maintenance and a university degree in electrical / electronics engineering. You will be primarily responsible for leading site feasibility […]
- [Careers](https://oorjasolutions.org/careers/): Careers At Oorja Who We Are We are an international team of agriculture professionals, researchers, engineers, farmers, scientists, teachers and community mobilisers. We are a group of extremely passionate and committed professionals in pursuit of a common mission. We work together to deliver high-impact projects with a business, social and environmental benefit. We are very […]
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- [Oorvar](https://oorjasolutions.org/oorvar/): Empowering Farmers with Knowledge for a Changing Climate Oorvar provides expert advice and access to climate smart inputs to help smallholder farmers adapt to changing climate and improve productivity. Oorvar Climate Smart Farmer Advisory Since 2022, Oorja has been delivering Climate-Smart Farm Advisories to smallholder farmers across its operational areas, with the aim of raising […]
- [Oojjwal](https://oorjasolutions.org/oojjwal/): Transforming Post-Harvest Processing with Solar-Powered Milling Oojjwal delivers affordable milling services powered by renewable energy, reducing costs and increasing income for farmers. Oojjwal Milling as a Service Oojjwal is a Pay Per Use milling service. It is available for grinding flour, pulses, spices and other dried produce into edible food products. Oorja deploys multipurpose pulverisers […]
- [Oonnati](https://oorjasolutions.org/oonnati/): Revolutionising Irrigation for Smallholder Farmers Oonnati transforms agriculture with sustainable solar irrigation, empowering farmers to grow more with less. Oonnati Irrigation-as-a-service Oonnati is an affordable, Pay-Per-Use solar irrigation service that provides reliable water access to smallholder farmers without the need for upfront investment. Operated by Oorja, the service deploys solar-powered BLDC and AC submersible pumps […]
- [Contact Us](https://oorjasolutions.org/contact-us/): Reach Out to Us Registered Office, New Delhi 55, 2nd Floor, Lane 2, Westend Marg, Saidullajab, Near Saket Metro Station, New Delhi-110030, India Branch Office, Nanpara: 1st Floor, Above Verma Honda Showroom, Meharban Nagar, Nanpara, Dist: Bahraich (UP) – 271865, India Phone +91 89480 86296 E-mail hello@oorjasolutions.org Get in Touch
- [Impact](https://oorjasolutions.org/impact/): Scaling Impact, Empowering Communities Our mission is to drive long-term, positive change for farmers by empowering them with clean energy and advisory services. Impact Oorja is dedicated to creating a transformative and sustainable impact in the lives of low-income farmers across India. Our mission extends beyond providing affordable solar-powered solutions; we aim to foster economic […]
- [Partnerships](https://oorjasolutions.org/partnerships/): Empowering Farmers Through Collaboration Let’s work together to deliver innovative solar solutions that drive economic growth and climate resilience for smallholder farmers. Partnerships Implementation Partners These partnerships align with our mission and strategic objectives. By joining forces with large agriculture-focused organisations, we can extend our services to a broader audience and integrate our solutions more […]
- [Technology](https://oorjasolutions.org/technology/): Driving Innovation To Empower Smallholder Farmers We integrate renewable energy and modern technology to empower farmers with affordable, sustainable solutions. Technology At Oorja, our mission is to empower low-income farmers in India by providing them with innovative, affordable, and sustainable farming solutions. We leverage cutting-edge solar-powered technology to transform agricultural practices and improve the livelihoods […]
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- [Home](https://oorjasolutions.org/): Powering Productivity, Growing Resilience Solar-powered irrigation and climate-smart advisory services to empower smallholder farmers Oorja’s Annual Report 2024-25 Is Out Now! Explore Now Oorja Receives CHF 500,000 Grant to Scale Irrigation-as-a-Service Supported by REPIC and BASE, Oorja is strengthening its business models, financing structures, and digital systems to scale decentralised solar infrastructure. Learn More Here […]
- [Oodyam](https://oorjasolutions.org/oodyam/): Decarbonizing Agriculture, One Tailored Solution At A Time Innovative solar solutions empowering businesses and farmers to build a sustainable future. Turnkey solar irrigation system with water metering and remote monitoring. We design, commission and service solar assets for you. Value Proposition Decarbonised value chain Year round availability of irrigation water Cost-effective and flexible payment model […]
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- [About Us](https://oorjasolutions.org/about-us-2/): Driving Sustainable Growth Through Renewable Energy We’re on a mission to solve energy poverty by powering rural agriculture with clean, affordable solar solutions About Oorja Oorja is a purpose-driven social enterprise working at the intersection of sustainable agriculture and renewable energy. We are a Farming-as-a-Service company providing integrated services powered by clean energy along the […]
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