Indo-German Cooperation on Agricultural Market Development

The aim of the BMEL’s Bilateral Cooperation Programme is to improve the general conditions of the agri-food sector in order to achieve an efficient, resource-conserving and entrepreneurial farming sector. The sustainable, high-performance German agri-food industry is regarded as a successful model in many parts of the world. German industry’s administrative organisation, legal structures and capacity for self-organisation also constitute a wealth of experience. Knowledge transfer on specialist, technological, organisational and legal matters is therefore a principal component of bilateral project work.

The Indo-German Cooperation on Agricultural Market Development contributes to sustained economic growth in India’s agricultural sector and improved livelihoods in rural regions. It is thus in line with the development policy goals of the Indian government, such as its national policy to double farmers’ incomes by 2022 by improving productivity, lowering input cost, creating competitive markets and strengthening the value chain for agriculture and allied sectors. The project also corresponds to the “Digital India Programme”, which seeks to transform the country's rural economy by adopting digital technologies. These technologies are also expected to create skilled jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities in rural areas

The overall goal of the project is:

• Sustained economic growth in the agricultural sector and improved livelihoods in rural regions.

The project goal is:

• India’s strategy for modernising agricultural markets is supported; insights from the technical dialogue and transferred know-how are put into practice.