Introduction Shristi is an endeavour by a group of first generation entrepreneurs to promote/introduce an eco friendly farming experience to the nature enthusiast and budding agriculturist among the Urban elites. Shristi has a well established presence in Raigad district of Maharashtra and has successfully developed a network of farms and farmers enclave covering over 250 acres while adopting environmentally sustainable practices including : Creating a vegetative cover of 30,000 trees/plants that will enhance nature's profile while creating economic value. Development of artificial water bodies and barrages, water sheds to store/conserve water - improving the ground water level. Use of fertilizers with thrust on Organic fertilizers. Establishing closed knit community of urban farmers who experience nature's delight in very close proximity to the concrete jungle of Mumbai Metropolitan. Providing employment/economic opportunities to rural families.