Community and collective organisations for sustainable agricultural development in India: Experience, Challenges, and Policy
Abstract
The paper reviews and examines the performance of various community and collective institutions
across agricultural and allied sectors and regions to determine the factors in their performance and
sustainability. These range from water users’ associations, co-operatives and self-help groups to producer
companies. It examines the dynamics of their working and performance and their local level livelihood
impact based on review of literature, case studies, and inferences. It dwells on the major policy and
practice challenges faced by these community entities and concludes by identifying policy and practice
relevant lessons for promoting such institutions for inclusive and sustainable agricultural development in
India.
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