Clean Food Movement · India

Clean food begins long before it reaches your plate.

A not-for-profit initiative building India's Clean Food Movement — bringing together consumer awareness, farmer empowerment and sustainable agriculture.

For a future where food is honest. Clean food. Real change.

About us

A movement driving
CLEAN FOOD IN INDIA.

At a time when food systems are increasingly compromised by toxins, adulteration, and excessive processing, Khetika Foundation exists to drive a fundamental shift where clean, honest food is not a luxury, but a standard accessible to all.

We believe that what we eat shapes not just our health, but the future of our farmers, our land, and the generations that come after us. The foundation works at the intersection of knowledge, action, and community — because systemic change in food requires all three.

Community members discussing clean food with fresh vegetables
What we do

Three pillars. One movement.

Consumer awareness — educating communities about clean food

Consumer Awareness

Change doesn't happen in isolation. Khetika Foundation works to educate consumers, communities, and stakeholders about the realities of modern food — what goes into it, what stays hidden, and how it impacts long-term health. Informed demand is the most powerful driver of a cleaner food system.

Farmer empowerment — sharing knowledge in the field

Farmer Empowerment

At the heart of the clean food movement are the people who grow it. Khetika Foundation works closely with farmers to support the adoption of cleaner, more sustainable cultivation practices — bridging knowledge gaps, facilitating access to better systems, and strengthening market linkages so farmers can grow responsibly and thrive with dignity.

Sustainable climate practices in agriculture

Sustainable Climate

A clean food system must also be a climate-resilient one. Khetika Foundation works to promote climate-health friendly practices across food supply chains, supporting farmers, processors, and traders in adopting methods that are not only clean for consumers, but sustainable for the land, the water, and the generations that depend on it.

Initiatives & Actions
Khetika Foundation and IIM Ahmedabad partnership

Khetika Foundation Partners with IIM Ahmedabad

A landmark collaboration aimed at making clean, honest food the standard — not the exception — for every Indian.

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SAATHI farmer empowerment initiative

SAATHI — Empowering Farmers

From farm to food, SAATHI creates the foundation for a transparent, sustainable, and farmer-led future — where cleaner food begins with empowered farmers.

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India Clean Food Summit

India Clean Food Summit

An annual summit dedicated to the conversations, collaborations, and commitments that India's food system urgently needs.

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Ideas in motion.

From farmer-first centres to traceability frameworks — here's what the movement looks like in practice.

Partners & associations

Building this together.

Khetika Foundation works with institutions, organisations, and brands that share a commitment to a cleaner, more transparent food system in India. These are not just partnerships — they are shared convictions.

Khetika Foundation
IIM Ahmedabad
IIMA Ventures
ICAR — Indian Council of Agricultural Research

Interested in partnering with us? Get in touch

In the News

Media Coverage

Get involved

Join the movement.

There are many ways to be part of building a cleaner food future for India. Choose yours.

Partner with us

We welcome CSR collaborations, institutional research partnerships, co-funded programmes, and brand associations that are aligned with our mission. If you believe in clean food, let's build something together.

Volunteer

Whether you're a researcher, a communicator, an agricultural expert, or simply someone who cares — there's a role for you in this movement. On-ground, remote, and project-based opportunities available.

Khetika founders in a green farm field
Contact us

We'd love to hear from you.

Whether you're a farmer, researcher, CSR partner, volunteer, or someone who simply cares about clean food and better futures — reach out to us.

Registered address

Mumbai, India

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