Phase-II (2021-2029)
Expanding across all 12 districts with ₹1010.60 crore funding for irrigation, roads, and market access.
Promoting agriculture productivity, sustainable crop diversification, and farmer income improvement.
Empowering Farmers through Crop Diversification
Healthy Soil, Wealthy Farmer
From Soil to Success, The Farmer's Journey
A Nation Grows When Farmers Thrive
Farming is Power, Grow with Purpose
Phase-I (2011-2021)
Implemented in 5 districts with ₹321 crore investment, increasing farmers' income 3-5 times.
A Nation Grows When Farmers Thrive
Empowering Farmers through Crop Diversification
Healthy Soil, Wealthy Farmer
Farming is Power, Grow with Purpose
Phase-I (2011-2021)
Implemented in 5 districts with ₹321 crore investment, increasing farmers' income 3-5 times.
From Soil to Success, The Farmer's Journey
Sh. Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu
Hon'ble Chief Minister, HP
Prof. Chander Kumar
Hon'ble Agriculture Minister
Sh. C. Paulrasu, IAS
Secretary (Agriculture)
Dr. Sunil Chauhan
Project Director
Himachal Pradesh Crop Diversification Promotion Project (Phase-II)
The Himachal Pradesh Crop Diversification Promotion Project (HPCDP) - Phase II is a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainable crop diversification. Supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the project focuses on boosting farmers' income by improving irrigation facilities, farm access roads, and marketing opportunities.
Following the success of Phase I (2011-2021), which benefited five districts and increased farmers' income 3 to 5 times, Phase II was launched with a budget of ₹1010.60 crore to cover all 12 districts of Himachal Pradesh. The project is implemented by the Himachal Pradesh Agriculture Development Society (HPADS) and aims to empower farmers through modern agricultural practices, value chain development, and institutional support.
Key Focus Areas
Infrastructure Development
Development of Minor Irrigation (FIS 191, LIS 94, TWIS 11, Convergence with..
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KVA capacity building, training on vegetables, food crops and value addition..
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Formation of 10 FPOs, modernization of facilities in APMC.
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Baseline Survey, Medium Term and Terminal Evaluation, Gender Mainstreaming.
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25500 Nos
Farmers to be benefitted
306 Nos
Targeted Subprojects
7933 Ha.
Area to be covered
285+
KVA formed
Important Links
Transforming Agriculture, Empowering Farmers!
Join the Himachal Pradesh Crop Diversification Promotion Project (Phase-II) in revolutionizing agriculture with sustainable crop diversification, improved irrigation, and enhanced market access. Together, we are building a prosperous future for farmers across Himachal Pradesh.