Women farmers. Shared strength.
The Special Programme on Promotion of Agriculture Production Clusters (APCs) in Odisha is a collaborative initiative led by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha. The programme is implemented in partnership with the Department of Mission Shakti, Odisha Livelihood Mission (OLM), Bharat Rural Livelihoods Foundation (BRLF), Gates Foundation (GF), and Professional Assistance for Development Action (PRADAN).
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Project Coverage
Key highlights
Expected outputs and outcomes of the programme.
3.83 lakh
Small & marginal women farmers
3,072
Producer groups
90
Producer companies
1,00,000
Acres of high-value crops
40%
Area under NPM practices
2,000
Agriculture entrepreneurs
2.10 lakh
Access to farm mechanisation
75,100
Families under improved livestock rearing
20,000
Acres of plantation
40,000
Acres of irrigation potential creation
From the field to the market
Six areas of work connect the everyday needs of farmers with lasting systems of support.
Institution Building
Women organise through producer groups and make decisions together.
EXPLORE COMPONENT
Synchronised Production
Shared crop plans coordinate planting, practices and harvesting.
EXPLORE COMPONENT
Livelihood Infrastructure
Irrigation, orchards and post-harvest assets strengthen the cluster.
EXPLORE COMPONENT
Improved Livestock
Practical care for goats and backyard poultry diversifies incomes.
EXPLORE COMPONENT
Agri-Entrepreneurs
Local enterprises provide services and connect the value chain.
EXPLORE COMPONENT
Market Ecosystem
Aggregated produce helps groups reach buyers and negotiate fairly.
EXPLORE COMPONENTMore than production. More power to decide.
A producer group is a place to plan, learn, negotiate and make choices together. The impact of that collective strength reaches beyond the farm.
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People behind the progress.
The choices, experiences and collective effort behind the programme.
An experience of collectivisation in Chhapuram
Women bring cultivation and marketing into a shared plan.
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A winning crop changes Malati’s income
A woman farmer’s work in vegetable cultivation opens new possibilities.
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Women collectives reap the rewards of cooperation
A group in Rayagada shows the possibilities of collective action.
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