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Country Strategic Opportunities Programme

May 22 , 2026 13 hrs 0 min 65 0

The Government of India and the International Fund for Agricultural Development have launched a new Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) for 2026–2033.
COSOP is an eight-year strategic framework for strengthening rural livelihoods and improving rural incomes.
The programme focuses on climate-resilient agriculture, financial inclusion, and market-oriented rural development.
It aims to strengthen grassroots institutions such as Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), and cooperatives.
COSOP also promotes innovation in agriculture, fisheries, and animal husbandry with support from NABARD.
The programme supports South-South cooperation by sharing India’s rural development and digital agriculture experience with other countries.