Archive · 9 Dec 2025
Odisha Signs MoUs for Agro Growth
The government of Odisha signed two important agreements to help farmers.
The first agreement is with Heifer International to improve the farming and selling of ginger, turmeric, and millets.
The second agreement is with Tatwa Technologies to manage a phone service called Krushi Samrudhi Helpline, which gives farmers advice on crops, animals, and weather.
This service has already helped over 80 lakh farmers.
The leaders of Odisha said these agreements will help more farmers get the support they need.
Odisha's DAFE signed two MoUs to advance agricultural projects and digital transformation.
First MoU with Heifer International focuses on ginger, turmeric, and millets value chain development.
Second MoU with Tatwa Technologies is for managing the Krushi Samrudhi Helpline digital service.
Krushi Samrudhi Helpline provides crop, livestock, fishery, and weather advisories to over 80 lakh farmers.
Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of State highlighted the government's commitment to agricultural progress and technological adoption.
- Who
- Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment (DAFE), Heifer International, Tatwa Technologies Limited
- What
- Signing of MoUs for agricultural projects and digital transformation
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Odisha
- Why
- To enhance farmer income, value chain development, and digital agricultural services
- Organizations Involved
- DAFE, Heifer International, Tatwa Technologies Limited
- Focus Areas
- Ginger, turmeric, millets, digital extension services
- Platform Name
- Krushi Samrudhi Helpline
- Farmers Reached
- 80 lakh
- Advisories Sent
- 95,15,36,941 crop, 40,88,27,235 livestock, 5,32,69,226 fishery, 26,04,19,107 weather and schematic