Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Corporates Empower Farmers Through Tech and Sustainability
Several companies and the government are helping farmers in India by using new technology and sustainable methods.
Pernod Ricard India Foundation's PRavah programme has helped over 5 lakh people and supported 22,430 farmers in 107 villages across 8 states.
They focus on water security, climate-resilient farming, and livelihood diversification.
Coca-Cola India is working with fruit farmers to improve productivity and resource efficiency.
HDFC Bank is supporting marginal farmers in Andhra Pradesh with natural farming and market access.
McDonald's India is building a resilient supply chain with thousands of farmers.
The government's Namo Drone Didi scheme is providing agri-drones to women-led self-help groups.
These efforts aim to increase farm productivity, improve incomes, and make farming more sustainable.
On Kisan Diwas, these initiatives are celebrated for their positive impact on farmers and rural communities.
Pernod Ricard India Foundation's PRavah programme positively impacted over 5 lakh people and supported 22,430 farmers across 107 villages in 8 states.
The programme focuses on water stewardship, sustainable agriculture, and rural livelihoods, adding 631 million litres of water harvesting capacity through 70 water structures.
Coca-Cola India is working with fruit farmers to strengthen sustainable horticulture practices and improve productivity.
HDFC Bank's Holistic Rural Development Programme supports marginal farmers in Andhra Pradesh with natural farming and market access.
McDonald's India is building a resilient supply chain with thousands of farmers, focusing on higher productivity and reduced post-harvest losses.
- Who
- Pernod Ricard India Foundation, Coca-Cola India, HDFC Bank, McDonald's India, Government of India
- What
- Empowering farmers through technology and sustainability initiatives
- When
- 2024-25, with a focus on Kisan Diwas 2025 (December 23, 2025)
- Where
- Across India, with specific initiatives in Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and other states
- Why
- To strengthen water stewardship, sustainable agriculture, rural livelihoods, and improve farm productivity through digital adoption
- Pernod Ricard India Foundation
- PRavah programme
- People Impacted
- Over 5 lakh
- Farmers Supported
- 22,430
- Villages Covered
- 107
- States Covered
- 8
- Water Harvesting Capacity Added
- 631 million litres
- Water Structures Created
- 70
- Key Initiatives
- Krishak Kranti, Gram Uthan, Gram Utkarsh, Sabla
- Coca-Cola India
- Sustainable horticulture practices
- HDFC Bank
- Holistic Rural Development Programme
- McDonald's India
- Farmer-centric supply chain
- Namo Drone Didi Scheme
- Precision spraying services
- Agri-tech Ecosystem Value
- USD 800–900 million
- Projected CAGR
- 9–13 percent
- Agriculture's Contribution to GDP
- Close to 20 percent
Sources
Vedanta Aluminium empowers over 20,000 farmers in Odisha and Chhattisgarh
PRavah programme positively impacts over 5 lakh people, says Pernod Ricard India Foundation
Kisan Diwas 2025: Driving Farm Productivity Through Digital Adoption