Agriculture policy

The data put out by PIB confirms that farmer empowerment, aimed at building a resilient and self-reliant agricultural sector, has become a core element of India's strategy for inclusive growth.

The state government will provide an incentive of ₹800 per bag of urea saved to cultivators who adopt alternative practices and minimise its use.

By equipping cooperative members with structured training and exposure to international norms, the initiative empowers them to meet stringent global quality thresholds and certifications – a big leap from patchwork, localized interventions.

Indian agriculture is at a turning point, under the double pressure of having to feed a rising population while being internationally competitive.

This tiered approach underscores APEDA’s commitment to baseline outreach – casting a wide net to capture diverse innovation – and then funnelling support to ventures with the greatest capacity for export success.

The transformation is tangible – from better incomes to improved access to markets, credit, and technology. The doubling of production over a decade signals both resilience and ambition, charting India’s course towards becoming a true fisheries powerhouse.

Small growers, who account for a significant share of India’s tea supply, saw their output drop from 78.34 million kilograms to 68.28 million kilograms over the same period.

These schemes aim to support private companies, startups, and cooperatives in setting up and expanding infrastructure in the food processing industry.