SSA Programs & Projects

Sarba Shanti Ayog (SSA) programs and projects are designed to combine heritage skills with innovation, sustainability, and Fair Trade principles—ensuring that grassroots communities thrive with dignity and resilience.

SSA works across diverse geographies—from the Himalayan region to the craft-rich Eastern and Northeastern states, and urban clusters like Mumbai—creating scalable models of enterprise development, women’s empowerment, and sustainable production.

How We Work

Each SSA program is built on:

Community Participation: Empowering producers as co-creators and decision-makers.

Fair Trade Value Chains: Ensuring transparency, equity, and fair wages at every level.

Collaborations & Networks: Partnering with Fair Trade networks, academic institutions, CSR partners, and global organizations.

Impact & Accountability: Guided by robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks.

SSA Programs

Financial Inclusion and Access to Social Security Schemes

Sustainable livelihood development requires not only skill and market access but also financial security and social protection. SSA promotes financial

Fair Trade Compliance Framework

SSA creates robust frameworks that empower artisan communities to develop sustainable, market-ready businesses that respect workers, preserve cultural heritage, and

Facilitation of Sourcing Program

SSA supports producer groups in accessing raw materials through ethical and transparent sourcing channels. SSA plays a vital role in

Health & Well-being Intervention Programs

SSA champions artisan health through structured interventions that enhance Occupational Health & Safety (OHS), deliver Eye Health & Vision Care,

Microenterprise Finance Initiative Program

SSA has developed a program that provides both working capital and infrastructure finance tailored to the needs of producer groups

Women & Youth in Business: Creating Opportunities Through Green Enterprises

This long-term initiative focuses on inclusive growth and gender equity by empowering women, youth, refugees, and persons with

Fair Support: Strengthening Fair Trade Enterprises in India

The Fair Support project was a pioneering effort to build stronger Fair Trade enterprises

Market Forward: Scaling Domestic Markets for Craft, Textile & Agri-Enterprises

The Market Forward project was conceived to strengthen India’s domestic market for small and

Craft Resilience: Livelihood Recovery in Disaster-Affected Srinagar, Kashmir

Implemented in the aftermath of the Srinagar floods, this project supports the recovery of traditional Paper Mache craft clusters by

Living Heritage: Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Traditions (Pilot Initiative)

The Living Heritage project was designed to safeguard West Bengal’s endangered craft traditions while empowering the artisans who sustain them.

Scoping and Feasibility Study of Handloom Clusters in Western Odisha

SSA undertook a detailed scoping and feasibility study to identify potential handloom clusters in Western Odisha, particularly in Nuapada, Bargarh,

Technology Common: Affordable and Appropriate Technology for Craft MSMEs

The Technology Common project focused on democratizing access to affordable and appropriate technologies for craft-based MSMEs. The initiative introduced cost-effective