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After establishing its flagship regenerative farmland community in Sakleshpur, Swasya Living has announced its plans to expand into three new locations: Pondicherry, Lonavala, and Kanakapura. The Bengaluru-based brand, which promotes eco-conscious living through integrated farmland and second-home projects, is set to roll out up to three parallel developments over the next two to three quarters.

The expansion reflects the rising demand for sustainable second homes that blend nature, wellness, and food security. Swasya Living’s model goes beyond traditional real estate by offering co-owned or individually owned farmland homes set in ecologically sound environments. The brand follows a stringent sustainability checklist before finalising a site, evaluating soil quality, biodiversity, groundwater availability, and natural tree cover to ensure each project aligns with regenerative principles.

The Sakleshpur project was sold out in 18 months. Spread across 40 acres, the community integrates eco-friendly construction, solar power, water harvesting, organic farming, forest trails, and even pollinator zones for bees and butterflies. No trees are cut during construction, and homes are built using over 80% eco-conscious materials.

At Sakleshpur, Swasya Living has cultivated a truly self-sustaining ecosystem. The community grows a wide variety of vegetables, mushrooms, exotic greens, and microgreens, supported by a dedicated three-acre kitchen garden and modern hydroponic systems. Livestock and aquaculture also form an integral part of the model – with six cows already on-site, ten more pledged by residents, and fish farming being introduced.

In keeping with traditional practices, turmeric and chilli powders are prepared using age-old stone-crushing methods, ensuring authenticity and purity. The farmland also houses around 100 beehives, producing an abundant supply of honey and enriching local biodiversity.

Swasya Living’s impact extends well beyond the farmland. The community actively supports nearby villages by installing streetlights, fixing school roofs, and providing solar power in a region often affected by days of rain-induced electricity shortages. It also sponsors children’s education, helping uplift local families and strengthen community ties.

Through these initiatives, the Sakleshpur project demonstrates that eco-living is not just about sustainable homes; it is about building ecosystems where people, nature, and communities grow together in harmony.

The new projects are expected to follow the same philosophy, with a strong focus on water security, climate resilience, and low-carbon construction. Each site will feature integrated farming zones, eco-homes, and communal spaces designed to promote wellness, nature immersion, and community interaction. Swasya Living also works with agroforestry and biodiversity experts to restore local flora and fauna as part of its land development.

Swasya Living was founded by Nijish Nair, Ashrith Begur, and Avinash Begur, three visionaries driven by a shared passion for sustainable living and community-centric design. Unlike traditional gated communities, Swasya Living’s developments aim to offer a slow-living lifestyle that combines food self-reliance with climate-conscious housing. Residents have access to organically grown produce, solar energy, rainwater harvesting systems, and natural trails, while participating in a collective that shares responsibilities around land care and sustainability.

The brand’s expansion into Pondicherry, Lonavala, and Kanakapura is based on months of research into climate suitability, soil health, and market demand. Each of these regions has shown strong interest from urban professionals, retirees, and young families seeking eco-friendly getaways or long-term second homes outside the city grind.

The upcoming projects will also include nature-aligned architecture with minimal ecological disruption. Designs will be adapted to the local climate and topography, ensuring that each home remains energy efficient and in harmony with its surroundings. Community features like food forests, bee sanctuaries, permaculture gardens, and natural water bodies are being planned as core elements of every site.

Industry experts note that the rise of sustainable living models like Swasya Living is a response to increasing urban stress and climate anxiety. With work-from-anywhere flexibility, more homebuyers are looking to invest in spaces that offer better air quality, natural surroundings, and purpose-driven living.

Swasya Living’s founders say their long-term vision is to create a network of regenerative communities across India, spaces that aren’t just homes, but ecosystems where humans and nature can coexist and flourish. Their unique proposition lies in offering people the opportunity to be co-stewards of the land they live on, with support systems for farming, home maintenance, and eco-conscious design already built in.

The company has also attracted the attention of investors and sustainability advocates, who see potential in scalable models that balance profitability with environmental stewardship. While pricing details for the new projects have not yet been disclosed, interest from potential buyers is already growing, especially among those who missed the initial Sakleshpur offering.

With environmental concerns becoming a mainstream priority, Swasya Living’s emphasis on regenerative design, food sovereignty, and conscious community living appears to be striking the right chord. The brand is also exploring long-term education and impact programs within its communities to promote ecological awareness among residents and children alike.

As Swasya Living prepares to break ground on its new sites, it is positioning itself not just as a real estate developer but as a changemaker in India’s sustainable living movement. The next 12 months will be critical as the company transitions from a successful pilot to a multi-location footprint, navigating challenges around regulation, scalability, and infrastructure, while staying true to its ecological values. With the climate crisis accelerating and consumer behaviour evolving, the demand for mindful living is no longer a niche. Brands like Swasya Living are carving a new pathone where homes grow food, communities protect biodiversity, and real estate contributes to a regenerative future.

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Japan’s governmental agency for official development assistance, announced an investment of $40 million into Aavishkaar Capital’s ‘Global Supply Chain Support Fund’ to support enterprises across Asia and Africa to unlock inclusive and sustainable growth.

The decision was announced in a speech by Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the “Economic Partnership in Indian Ocean – Africa Forum.” The forum was convened in conjunction with the TICAD 9 (Tokyo International Conference on African Development), which is being held in Yokohama, Japan, throughout the week. The fund is being managed by Aavishkaar Capital, a leading impact investment group which is headquartered in Mumbai, India. 

Utilizing JICA’s upcoming contribution to the Fund, Aavishkaar Capital, as a fund manager, provides credits to private corporates operating in Africa, India and other parts of emerging Asia. These investees are involved in a variety of international business supply chains, including those in agriculture, food processing and manufacturing. JICA’s commitment aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) whose businesses have a significant social and environmental impact. 

By investing in the Global Supply Chain Support Fund, JICA will help the Aavishkaar Capital expand into the emerging markets of Africa and Asia, after India, thereby contributing to the development of the wider Indian Ocean region and the global supply chain. 

The Global Supply Chain Support Fund (GSC Support Fund) was set up in partnership with KfW, a German state-owned development bank, and is the 8^th Fund of Aavishkaar Capital that aims to invest in emerging corporates across the global south, driving them toward global success through bespoke non-dilutive capital solutions. The fund invests in businesses that operate across global supply chains and in sectors that have a significant climate and social impact.  The GSC Support Fund has already made 8 investments across Asia and Africa.

Speaking at the event, Mikio Hataeda, Senior Vice President, JICA, said, “We are honoured to invest in the Aavishkaar Fund, with which JICA has a long-standing relationship and has achieved significant impact in India. By investing in the fund and entering a new chapter of collaboration with the Aavishkaar Group, we hope to elevate the well-established India-Japan partnership and further strengthen our commitment to impact investment in Africa and Asia.”

Talking about the investment, Vineet Rai, Founder, Aavishkaar Group and Managing Partner, Aavishkaar Capital who also delivered a short speech at TICAD, said, “We are honoured to welcome JICA’s strategic investment in our Global Supply Chain Support Fund targeting the global south. This collaboration builds upon a decade of our relationship and reflects the long-standing tradition of Indo-Japan economic cooperation. Together, we are committed to advancing shared values of sustainable growth and transformative opportunities for SMEs across the African & Asian continent and look forward to a long and an impactful alliance.”

Monu Jain, Partner, Aavishkaar Capital, said, “With JICA’s catalytic support, we aim to scale the Global Supply Chain Support Fund’s reach across Asia and Africa, empowering SMEs with growth capital to build resilient-, climate & social Impact aligned – supply chains that can thrive in global markets.”

The investment by JICA will accelerate Aavishkaar Capital’s vision in supporting ambitious and innovative enterprises to generate livelihoods, create climate impact, and empower communities across emerging markets.

About JICA

Established, by a specific law, as an incorporated administrative institution under the Government of Japan, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) aims to contribute to the promotion of international development cooperation, as a sole Japanese governmental agency in charge of ODA implementation, the world’s largest bilateral development agency, works as a bridge between Japan and emerging countries, and provides assistance in forms of loan, equity investment, grant and technical cooperation so that the emerging countries can strengthen their capabilities.

About Aavishkaar Capital

Aavishkaar Capital is an impact fund manager focused on the Global South. A pioneer in adopting an entrepreneurship-based approach to scaling businesses for impact, Aavishkaar Capital’s strategy has enabled its investee companies to impact over 136 million lives. The firm invests in sectors such as Sustainable Agriculture, Financial Inclusion, and Essential Services across India, Emerging Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Aligned with 13 out of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, Aavishkaar Capital has raised eight funds, delivering commercial returns with approximately USD 550 million in assets under management. It serves as the impact investing arm of the Aavishkaar Group, a broader impact platform with operations in Microfinance, MSME Lending, and ecosystem development across India, Emerging Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Aavishkaar Group, with its mission to bridge the opportunity gap for the emerging 3 billion, currently manages over USD 1.3 billion in impact assets.