Maha Agri

Streamlining operations by embedding a culture of data-backed decision-making and ensuring 80%+ farmers receive fortnightly advisories from the department

Why is it important?

With increasing uncertainties in agriculture, farmers require support from the state

Poor internal coordination limit the department’s ability to provide support to farmers

A weak feedback loop results in farmers’ voices not reaching decision-makers

Did you Know?

1.5 Cr+ farmers in the state of Maharashtra, spread across 33 districts and 9 agro-climatic zones

Even with ~13,000 field officers and an annual budget of over Rs. 40,000 Cr, the Department of Agriculture struggles to effectively serve the state’s diverse farmer base

Program Highlights

Review & Monitoring

Establishing a system of regular, data-backed review & monitoring meetings at each cadre level

Digital Extension

Strengthening extension services by developing a multi-channel digital system for advisory dissemination

Citizen Loop Closure

Enabling positive farmer experiences via timely grievance redressal and institutionalising a feedback loop

Pest Management

Revamping the department’s pest management system to improve pest reporting and response

Our Partners

The team is working with the Department of Agriculture, Government of Maharashtra.

Gates Foundation is the funding partner for the program.

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Write to us at: outreach@samagragovernance.in