December 24, 2025
Government Support and Cooperative Inclusion
Government intervention and cooperative engagement provide vital relief to farmers amid ongoing challenges.
Recent policy action has seen more than ₹65 crore deposited into the accounts of farmers in Uttarakhand whose crops were damaged by adverse weather, reflecting enhanced support efforts from central and state authorities. Officials emphasised continued assistance to improve market access for high-value produce like Malta oranges and efforts to reach global markets.
Seed subsidy schemes have delivered tangible benefits in regions such as Gorakhpur, where over 70,000 farmers received direct benefit transfers (DBT) for certified seeds, reducing cultivation costs and helping to strengthen seasonal Rabi production cycles. These subsidies have enabled farmers to save up to half their seed expenses across multiple districts.
However, reports highlight persistent gaps in cooperative participation by marginal and small farmers. While cooperatives can offer collective bargaining power, improved access to credit, and risk sharing, complex membership requirements and infrastructure limitations keep many growers outside these beneficial networks. Strengthening cooperative outreach and inclusion is seen as a priority to enhance rural livelihoods and build resilient farming communities.
Recent policy action has seen more than ₹65 crore deposited into the accounts of farmers in Uttarakhand whose crops were damaged by adverse weather, reflecting enhanced support efforts from central and state authorities. Officials emphasised continued assistance to improve market access for high-value produce like Malta oranges and efforts to reach global markets.
Seed subsidy schemes have delivered tangible benefits in regions such as Gorakhpur, where over 70,000 farmers received direct benefit transfers (DBT) for certified seeds, reducing cultivation costs and helping to strengthen seasonal Rabi production cycles. These subsidies have enabled farmers to save up to half their seed expenses across multiple districts.
However, reports highlight persistent gaps in cooperative participation by marginal and small farmers. While cooperatives can offer collective bargaining power, improved access to credit, and risk sharing, complex membership requirements and infrastructure limitations keep many growers outside these beneficial networks. Strengthening cooperative outreach and inclusion is seen as a priority to enhance rural livelihoods and build resilient farming communities.