Workshop on Kerala Climate Resilient Agri Value-Chain Modernisation Project (KERA) held
Addressing a workshop organised by the Agriculture department on the KERA project here on Wednesday, Mr. Anumala said NABARD and its subsidiaries would be associating with the project as it unfolds. He went on to add that NABARD Consultancy Services was keen to collaborate as a knowledge partner in the project.
Climate change affects the agriculture sector the most. As far as Kerala is concerned, KERA project assumes significance as building resilience in this sector is important in the context of tariff wars and geopolitical tensions many of its commodities are associated with the international market, he said.
Sushil Kumar, general manager, State Bank of India, also underscored the need to promote resilient agriculture.
The ₹2,365.48-crore World Bank-aided project covers a five-year period. It has three components including climate resilience and mitigation in agriculture, enhancing small-holder commercialisation for local economic development and strengthening farmer producer organisations, farmer producer companies, agri-business and agri-tech startups.
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