About Khedut Haat
Khedut Haat is a weekly farmers’ market that creates a direct bridge between organic farmers and consumers. It provides a transparent, farmer-friendly platform where producers sell their fresh, chemical-free produce without the involvement of middlemen. This not only ensures that 100% of the revenue goes directly to the farmers but also builds trust and long-term relationships between farmers and consumers. By promoting eco-friendly and natural farming practices, Khedut Haat strengthens the local food system while encouraging healthier lifestyles.
To maintain credibility and trust, the SRISTI Innovations team regularly conducts on-field farm verifications based on 30–35 sustainability parameters. These assessments document farming methods, validate adherence to natural practices, and ensure that consumers receive authentic, chemical-free products. This rigorous process helps farmers sustain organic standards and assures buyers of genuine quality.
Currently, around 120 farmers are associated with Khedut Haat, collectively generating sales of over ₹15 lakhs every week. The weekly markets are successfully organized across nine locations in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Vadodara, Himmatnagar and Vallabh Vidyanagar, with expansion plans underway in Rajkot, and Surat.
Khedut Haat is more than a marketplace. It is a movement towards sustainable agriculture, farmer empowerment, and healthier communities.
Highlights
Organic & Chemical-Free: Khedut Haat offers fruits, vegetables, pulses, spices, grains, flours, and edible oils—grown naturally, free from harmful chemicals.
Farmer Empowerment: Farmers directly connect with consumers, ensuring fair prices, eliminating middlemen, and gaining recognition for their efforts and knowledge.
Impact: With weekly sales crossing ₹15 lakhs across seven campuses in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Vadodara, Himmatnagar and Vallabh Vidyanagar, Khedut Haat significantly boosts farmers’ incomes and livelihoods.
Youth & Startups: Students and startups showcase innovative products, projects, and enterprises, encouraging entrepreneurship and strengthening the innovation ecosystem.
Sustainability: By supporting natural farming, Khedut Haat promotes eco-friendly agriculture, healthier lifestyles, and stronger, more resilient local food systems.
Locations
Sardar Patel University (SPU),
At Bhaikaka Library Campus,
Opposite Shastri Maidan, Vallabh Vidyanagar
Sarva Vidyalaya Kelavani Mandal (Kadi campus), Pharmacy Campus,
Near GH-6 Circle, Gandhinagar
Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU) Campus, Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway,
Charodi (Malabar Road), Ahmedabad
Navjeevan Trust Campus, Behind Gujarat Vidyapith, Near Income Tax Circle, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad
Shri Bhagwat Vidyapith,
Mandir Campus,
Sola, SG Highway, Ahmedabad
Atma Vikas Campus, Behind Electotherm,
In Vraj-Gopi Bungalow Lane Palodia, Ahmedabad
Food Court by Himmatnagar Municipality, Near Namaste Circle, Mahaveer Nagar, Himmatnagar
Vakal Kelavani Mandal,
Opposite Vadodara Stock Exchange,
Sayajiganj, Vadodara
SRISTI Campus,
AES Boys Hostel Campus, Beside AES Sports Ground, Near Gujarat University, Ahmedabad
Our Working System
The farmers participating in the SRISTI Prakrutik Khedut Haat are selected only after physical verification of their farms, ensuring they practice natural, organic, or bio-farming methods according to the prescribed standards.
Only those farmers — or rural groups formed by them — who have been practicing completely natural and chemical-free farming for the past three years are allowed to sell their produce at the haat.
Priority is given to rural farmers or their certified groups who are personally involved in farming and whose primary livelihood depends on natural farming.
Role of SRISTI Innovations
SRISTI Innovations organization continuously and systematically manages various aspects of the SRISTI Prakrutik Khedut Haat, including:
- Planning, coordination, and promotion of the haat
- Regular farm verification and validation
- Selection and training of farmers
- Continuous guidance for chemical-free farming methods
- Laboratory research on farmers’ issues
- Consumer awareness activities
- Customer care and feedback management
Customer Feedback
Customer feedback is always welcome. Your valuable suggestions help make the management of SRISTI Prakrutik Khedut Haat more efficient and transparent.
You can share your feedback here: https://wa.me/+919510386635
Address of the Organizing Institution
SRISTI
Inside AES Boys Hostel Campus,
Opposite Arpan Baby Care Hospital, next to Sports Complex,
Near Gujarat University, Ahmedabad – 380009
Phone: (0) 079 27913293
Mobile: +91 9510386635 / +91 9825061139
Email: info@sristi.org