Agricultural Market Development in India (AMD India)
Expert dialogue in support of India’s strategy for modernising agricultural markets
Agriculture in India
Agricultural value chains in India are often characterised by inadequate infrastruc- ture in agricultural markets (storage, refrigeration, grading and quality control), as well as fragmentation and high losses. In addition, there are often only limited opportunities for farmers to participate in cross-regional and global value chains. Improving the agricultural market system is an important aspect for the further development of Indian agriculture.
The Project
State and private sector institutions in the Indian agricultural market system are strengthened through project measures. In selected federal states, the project pro- vides exemplary support for the further development of farmers’ producer organi- sations (FPOs) and their marketing facilities. In addition to increasing the efficiency of marketing in domestic markets, the technical dialogue also includes competence development in tapping the export potential of selected agricultural products. The project thus promotes the expansion of marketing opportunities for Indian farmers.
Project Goals
- Establishment and management of a dialogue platform for agricultural market development.
- Strengthening the capacities of state institutions (especially NIAM, DMI) and other relevant actors through tailored qualification measures in order to improve the agricultural marketing system.
- Involvement of farmers’ organisations in sustainable and market-oriented value chains.
Results and Successes
During an international webinar and a study tour to Germany, experts analysed the potential of exporting Indian spices and fruits and vegetables to the European Union. Suitable federal products and farmer producer organisations (FPOs) were identified in selected states.
Project Partners and Cooperations
- Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoA&FW)
- Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW)
- Joint Secretary (Marketing), Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi
Project Partner on Operational Level
- National Institute of Agricultural Marketing (NIAM), Jaipur
- Directorate of Marketing and Inspection (DMI), Faridabad
- Landwirtschaftsministerien, Fachbehörden und bäuerliche Erzeugerorganisationen (Farmer Producer Organisations, FPOs) auf bundesstaatlicher Ebene
Implementing Organisation
Consortium ADT Project Consulting GmbH (ADT) und Agriculture and Finance Consultants GmbH (AFC) Bonn
Contact Persons:
Ekkehard Schröder (ekkehard.schroeder@adt.de)
Birgit Maier-Stein (birgit.maier-stein@adt.de)
Link to Projektwebsite: AMD-India
Address
Indo-German Cooperation on Agricultural Market Development
Expert dialogue in support of India’s strategy for modernising agricultural markets
Kota Road, Jaipur
302033 Rajasthan
Indien
