International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
Smita Maniar, Komal Thakkar and Priyanka Maity

abstract
Agriculture is vital to India's economy, yet it faces challenges like fragmented land holdings, limited technology access, and market volatility. The Indian government has introduced several agricultural schemes to enhance productivity and farmer livelihoods, including direct financial support and crop insurance. The present study conducted in selected villages of Chotaudepur District, Vadodara District, Bharuch District and Morbi District, of Gujarat —through Sangaath project, implemented by Deepak Foundation, a renowned NGO working for addressing the needs of vulnerable population. Sangaath project helps in facilitating the linkages of agricultural schemes among the people who are unable to access and gain benefit of the schemes for which they are entitled. Findings reveal that there is lack of awareness and inability of the community to understand the processes involved in applying for the schemes. The results indicates that through facilitation at grassroots level using local resources and collaboration between government department, NGOs, and the private sector, the accessibility can be increased leading to impactful change in the farming community. This ultimately fosters a more inclusive and sustainable agricultural economy in Gujarat.