An Insight into Value Chains of Green Gram in Bundelkhand Region of India


Keywords:
Value chain analysis, Green gram, Bundelkhand region, PulsesAbstract
The study was conducted during 2019-2021 to document the existing value chains of green gram in Bundelkhand region of India. The cost of production estimation showed the crop to be profitable for farmers (1:2.61 BC ratio), however, poor uptake (10.9%) of improved varieties among farmers was recorded. An array of value chain actors and their interlinkages were engaged in furthering green gram from producers to consumers through four prominent channels. In addition, a number if enabling factors were observed to support green gram production in the region. Results indicated that producers added the highest value to green gram (Rs. 2942.58/q to Rs. 3343.62/q), followed by processors (Rs. 1392.00/q to 2193.65/q) across all marketing channels. The processing component added the highest share (29.28 to 35.55%) in total marketing cost across all the channels. The share of producers in consumer rupee for split grains (63.14%) and whole grains (72.78%) was lowest in marketing channel 4 wherein maximum actors were involved. Policy interventions for the promotion of green gram producers for aggregation and trading functions need to be taken to draw a better share of the consumer rupee.
Downloads
Downloads
Submitted
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
The manuscripts once accepted and published in the Indian Journal of Extension Education will automatically become the property of the Indian Society of Extension Education, New Delhi. The Chief Editor on behalf of the Indian Journal of Extension Education holds the copyright.