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Social Alpha, Sustain Plus and PRADAN Boost Jharkhand Agri Chains

21 October 20251 min read
AGRICULTURE & RURALSocial Alpha, SustainPlus and PRADANBoost JharkhandAgri Chains21 October 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Social Alpha and Sustain Plus joined PRADAN to strengthen farm value chains in Jharkhand, from pre-production to post-harvest.

Key facts

  • Delivery through women-led collectives and a Lab to Communities technology approach.
  • Farming is linked with allied activities and entrepreneurship.

Roles

PartnerRole
Social AlphaInnovation curation, venture development
Sustain PlusTechnology-driven livelihood solutions
PRADANMobilisation, capacity building, engagement

Significance

A scalable model for central India supporting inclusive rural growth, women’s empowerment, sustainable farming and renewable energy.

Exam angle

  • Numbers: 1 lakh farmers, 40,000 women, 20 FPOs.

Test yourself

1. In which state will the Social Alpha, Sustain Plus and PRADAN partnership strengthen agricultural value chains?

The partnership targets Jharkhand's agri value chains.

2. How many women does the Social Alpha, Sustain Plus and PRADAN tie-up aim to directly empower?

It directly empowers 40,000 women across 20 FPOs in 20 blocks.

3. In the partnership, which organisation leads on-ground mobilisation and capacity building?

PRADAN leads on-ground mobilisation, capacity building and community engagement.

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