Prayagraj Division Establishes Multi-Level Agricultural Monitoring Committees to Boost Exports and Farmer Income
The government has formed comprehensive agricultural monitoring committees at the state, division, and district levels with the primary aim of significantly boosting agricultural exports and substantially increasing farmers' income across the region. The administration is actively encouraging the export of agricultural products through these newly established monitoring committees, which are designed to streamline processes and provide crucial support to the farming community.
Empowering Farmers Through Direct Export Training and Enhanced Coordination
In a strategic move to foster better coordination between farmers and exporters, the initiative is now empowering farmers to export their products directly, thereby eliminating middlemen and maximizing their profits. For this purpose, 18 individual farmers and 4 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) from the Prayagraj division were recently sent to the National Institute of Plant Health Management in Hyderabad for specialized training.
"They received detailed and practical training on agricultural export procedures and documentation processes so that they could export their agricultural products hassle-free and with greater confidence," explained Dinesh Chandra, the agricultural marketing officer of Prayagraj Division. This training equips farmers with the necessary skills to navigate international markets independently.
Farmer Testimonials Highlight Significant Financial Benefits
Umesh Patel, a farmer from a Prayagraj-based FPO, shared his personal experience, stating that until now, he used to export his produce through an exporter from Varanasi, which consistently prevented him from receiving a higher price for his crops. "Now, with the new training and support, I will be able to complete the entire export process myself, thus earning the full market value of my produce without any intermediaries cutting into my profits," he emphasized, highlighting the direct financial impact of this initiative.
Exponential Growth in Agricultural Exports Over Three Years
Chandra further reported that exports by farmers in the division are steadily and impressively increasing. In the division, exports worth Rs 6 crore were recorded in the fiscal year 2023-24. This figure dramatically increased to Rs 26 crore in 2024-25, demonstrating a substantial year-on-year growth. Similarly, exports worth approximately Rs 47 crore have been recorded so far in the 2025-26 period, indicating a continued upward trajectory.
In this remarkable progression, agricultural exports have increased by almost 8 times in the Prayagraj division over the last three years, showcasing the effectiveness of the monitoring committees and training programs in transforming the local agricultural economy.
Formation of Specialized Agricultural Clusters to Sustain Progress
To maintain and accelerate this impressive progress, the administration has created specialized clusters of farmers' agricultural commodities. These clusters are designed to enhance productivity, quality control, and market access. Specifically, an amla (Indian gooseberry) cluster was formed in Pratapgarh, banana clusters were established in Fatehpur and Kaushambi, and potato and green chilli clusters have been developed in Fatehpur.
About 208 authorized users of amla from Pratapgarh and 144 users of surkha guava from Prayagraj have been registered in these clusters, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes best practices and collective bargaining power. This cluster-based approach is expected to further boost export volumes and ensure sustainable growth in the agricultural sector.
