Promotion of Agriculture Production Clusters (APC) in tribal regions of Odisha
November 2018 - November 2023
The “Promotion of Agriculture Production Clusters (APCs)” project in tribal regions of Odisha is aimed at empowering small and marginal women farmers, doubling their income sustainably. It is a collaborative effort between multiple organizations and government departments, targeting 40 tribal-dominated blocks across 12 districts. The project focuses on strategies such as diversifying crops, improving infrastructure, providing input services, adopting sustainable practices, ensuring fair prices, and organizing production systems. Mission Shakti and the ST&SC Development Department have partnered with the project to support women farmers in producer groups and capacity building.
Film on the ‘Promotion of Agriculture Production Clusters (APCs)’
The film was shot in 2020-21, and it showcases the programmatic approach, structure, and key interventions under the project.
Key Results and Outcomes
Women Farmers
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Farmer Producer Organizations
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Farmer Producer Groups
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Turnover in Rs. Lakhs.
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Project Growth around Key Parameters
Increase in households under high value crops cultivation
44,370 households to 80,106 households80%
Increase in annual income of household from APC Project
Rs. 21,887 to Rs. 38,74077%
Increase in area under high value crop cultivation (197%)