A farmers’ organisation representing the interests and aspirations of arecanut growers and other plantation farmers of Malnad and the Western Ghats region of Karnataka.
C/o DCC Bank, Court Road,
Shivamogga, Karnataka
The Malnad and Western Ghats regions are home to generations of farming families whose livelihoods are closely connected with arecanut, coffee, pepper, paddy, coconut and other plantation and agricultural activities.
These farmers also play an important role in preserving the region’s rural economy, traditional agricultural practices and natural environment.
The Forum was established to provide a collective voice for farmers, protect their legitimate agricultural and livelihood interests, and work towards policies that balance environmental conservation with the rights, welfare and sustainable development of farming communities.
Environmental protection is essential, but it must be achieved through a people-centred, scientific and participatory approach.
Farmers who have lived and cultivated these lands for generations should not be treated as a threat to the environment or be subjected to restrictions without proper consultation, scientific assessment and consideration of their legitimate rights.
President
Convenor
Protect the livelihood, land rights and legitimate interests of farmers in Malnad and the Western Ghats.
Advocate for a fair and transparent review of ESA proposals and recommendations.
Support meaningful consultation with farmers, local communities, Gram Sabhas and elected institutions.
Support environmental protection while ensuring genuine agricultural and livelihood activities are not unnecessarily affected.
Our vision is to build a sustainable and prosperous Malnad and Western Ghats, where forests and biodiversity are protected while farmers are able to continue their traditional and sustainable agricultural practices with dignity, security and economic stability.
We believe that conservation and farmers’ welfare must go hand in hand.
“Protecting Farmers, Protecting Livelihoods and Protecting the Malnad and Western Ghats through Sustainable and Participatory Development.”
The Forum will continue to represent the collective interests of arecanut and plantation growers and work democratically and lawfully for policies that safeguard the environment, agriculture, livelihoods and future generations.
Working together for a sustainable and prosperous Malnad and Western Ghats.
