Michigan State University/Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Building University Capacity to Improve Fruit and Vegetable Supply Chain Development and Management in India
State:
Michigan
Country:
India
Award Date:
2004
Award Amount:
$297,050.00
Cost Share:
$143,210.00
Other Partners:
This partnership will work to strengthen Tamil Nadu Agricultural University’s (TNAU) capacity to improve fruit and vegetable supply chain management in India. The primary objectives of the collaboration are to 1) strengthen TNAU’s competencies in all aspects of supply chain development (especially ensuring that small- and medium-scale producers are included); 2) enhance relevant curricular and extracurricular learning opportunities; and 3) build partnerships with the private sector, government agencies, NGOs, and farmer groups to improve TNAU’s ability to support supply chain management. A key outcome will be TNAU’s improved capacity to address the emerging issues surrounding supply chain development for fruits and vegetables. The partners will 1) enable more small farmers to participate in the lucrative but demanding national and global market for fruits and vegetables, and 2) establish a model for other agricultural universities throughout India to become more market-focused.