India and IFAD Partner to Boost Rural Development and Women’s Empowerment.
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of India have reaffirmed their partnership to drive inclusive and sustainable agricultural growth. During a four-day visit, Donal Brown, IFAD’s Associate Vice-President for the Department of Country Operations, met with key government officials and visited IFAD-backed projects, underscoring their commitment to rural development, financial inclusion, and women’s empowerment in agriculture.
Key Highlights of the IFAD-India Agricultural Partnership
✅ Strategic Discussions: High-level meetings with Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary of Agriculture, and Manisha Sinha, Additional Secretary of Economic Affairs, focused on enhancing agricultural productivity, smallholder farmer support, and rural finance.
✅ Project Visit – Nav Tejaswini Initiative: In Maharashtra, the IFAD delegation reviewed the Nav Tejaswini project, which aims to provide financial inclusion and entrepreneurial training to over one million rural women.
✅ Women’s Economic Empowerment: The team met women-led community managers in Nagpur and visited a lentil processing unit, showcasing how skill development and financial access can transform rural livelihoods.
How Krikso Can Support Agricultural Growth and Women Entrepreneurs
🚜 Agriculture Innovation Hub: Krikso can serve as a resource platform for farmers, agripreneurs, and rural women, offering training materials, funding insights, and technology updates.
📢 Amplifying Success Stories: By featuring initiatives like Nav Tejaswini, Krikso can educate and inspire rural entrepreneurs to adopt best practices for financial independence and agribusiness success.
💡 Connecting Stakeholders: Krikso can facilitate networking between farmers, financial institutions, and government programs, ensuring better access to subsidies, grants, and modern farming tools.
The Future of Inclusive Agricultural Development in India
With IFAD and India’s continued collaboration, rural farming communities stand to benefit from increased financial inclusion, modern agricultural practices, and economic opportunities. Platforms like Krikso can further drive agriculture digitization, rural entrepreneurship, and women’s empowerment, ensuring sustainable growth for India’s agrarian sector.
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