Boomitra Carbon Farming in India

Our Carbon Farming in India Project

Covering over 88,000 acres across nearly 30 Indian states, Boomitra is restoring soil health and improving farmer livelihoods through regenerative agriculture.

By adopting climate-smart practices, farmers are increasing soil carbon, boosting productivity, and building long-term resilience. Using satellite-powered measurement and a mobile platform with real-time insights, Boomitra ensures verified climate impact and unlocks new income for thousands of smallholder farmers.

How One Cotton Farmer Reclaimed His Field

In India’s Deccan Plateau, a cotton farmer shifted from conventional methods to regenerative practices—boosting his yields, reducing input costs, and restoring vitality to his degraded land.

From Hard Soil to High Returns

In Tamil Nadu, a sugarcane farmer struggling with compacted soil and low yields turned to regenerative agriculture. By reducing chemical use and rebuilding soil health, he unlocked stronger harvests and a more resilient farm.

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How big is this project?

For the first monitoring period, the project currently has:

31,476 farmers
35,894 hectares (88,000+ acres)
Estimated 89,200 tonnes of CO₂removed annually

What regenerative practices do you use for this project?

Boomitra always promotes regenerative practices tailored to each region and that are culturally and ecologically appropriate. In India, participants have adopted practices like agroforestry, crop rotation, rainwater harvesting, vermicomposting, intercropping, and contour farming.

How are soil carbon changes measured and verified?

Boomitra uses a digital MRV system that combines satellite imagery, soil samples, and biogeochemical modeling (RothC) to quantify changes in soil organic carbon. All measurements align with Verra’s VM0042 methodology and are independently verified by third-party auditors.

How is reversal risk managed?

Boomitra addresses reversal risk through conservative credit issuance, use of buffer pools, and continual engagement with land stewards. We also leverage geographic diversity and strategic partnerships. Improved land management also enhances soil resilience, reducing the likelihood of carbon loss from drought or degradation.

What percentage of credit revenue goes to farmers?

55% of gross carbon revenue is paid directly to farmers and ranchers. Another 20% goes to local implementation partners who are contractually obligated to reinvest in community-based support, ensuring 75% of value stays with local stakeholders.

Farmers and ranchers also benefit from numerous co-benefits.

Is participation voluntary? Are farmers required to purchase specific products?

Participation in all Boomitra projects is voluntary and requires full, informed consent. Growers digitally sign agreements and may withdraw at any point before verification without penalty.

Farmers are not required or incentivized to buy fertilizers, seeds, or tools from any company, including our investors or implementation partners.

How do you ensure long-term participation and impact?

We offer training, field support, digital tools like the Boomitra app and Mitra, our conversational GenAI assistant that communicates with farmers in local languages, and equitable revenue sharing. These create durable incentives for continued climate-smart land management.