ESFI was established with a clear philosophy: charity must lead to development. Unlike symbolic or short-term charitable actions, ESFI focuses on continuous, structured, and outcome-oriented interventions that empower rural communities.

Registered under Section-8 of the Companies Act, 2013, ESFI operates as a developmental charity organization working across agriculture, village industries, rural crafts, extension education, scientific research, and skill development.

Extension Systems Foundation International (in short ESFI) is a professional body of Extension Science duly registered with the Registrar of Companies as a Not-For-Profits Non-Government Developmental Charity Organization Under Section-8 of Companies Act-2013 in public domains.