Agriculture Policy

The Vertical aims for a transformation of Indian agriculture, led by innovation, for improved nutrition and income of farmers, through sustainable as well as inclusive growth.

Policy Design and Analysis

The Vertical designs new programmes and policies for agriculture and allied sectors to address emerging challenges and harness upcoming opportunities. It also provides inputs on key policy documents such as Cabinet Notes, CCEA Notes, EFCs, and SFCs, among others.  

Member (Agriculture) regularly provides strategic inputs to the Prime Minister's Office and other Ministries and participates in important policy decisions related to the sector.  

Research and Knowledge Exchange

The Vertical conducts both in-house research studies and partners with research institutes and academia. These studies analyze emerging issues, such as problems faced by farmers, food security, and the impact of various policies and developmental programmes.  

Policy Advocacy

The Vertical represents NITI Aayog in international, national and regional fora and media interactions to create a suitable environment for the proper understanding of Government's policies and initiatives.  

Stakeholder Consultations

Collecting and collating stakeholder views form an integral part of the Vertical's work, as several key documents, such as the Vision document, are based on extensive stakeholder consultations.  

Working with States

The Vertical monitors trends, changes and undercurrents in agriculture and the rural economy of various States. It offers suggestions and advice for addressing challenges faced by the farmers and the sector. Activities range from consultations on key policy issues, solving bottlenecks with Central Ministries to monitoring the progress of key schemes.  

Working with Line Ministries

The Vertical works closely with the relevant Line Ministry to design interventions, accelerate development, and attain the vision of building a New India. It also provides feedback on implementation of issues and the output of various Central schemes.

Research Institutes/Organisations

• Food and Agriculture Organization

• World Bank

• Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

• World Food Programme

• Institute for Competitiveness

• CIRAD

• Network for Certification and Conservation of Forest 

• The Nature Consultancy 

• World Agroforestry, World Resource Institute 

• International Bamboo and Rattan Network

• Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education

• Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Central Agroforestry Research Institute Space Applications Centre

• Indian Space Research Organization

• National Remote Sensing Centre

• Indian Council of Agricultural Research-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management

• Indian Agricultural Research Institute
   

Private Sector

• ITC

• Amul

• Microsoft

• CropData

• Neural Blocks

• Milk Mantra

• Big Basket

• Growmore Biotech Ltd

• Cluster of Handicrafts in Bamboo Value Addition and Research (CHIVAR)

• Bamboo Forum of India

• Bengal Veneer Industries

• Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

• Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying

• Department of Fisheries

• Department of Cooperation

• Department of Agricultural Research and Education