New Delhi, May 12 -- The Government of India, in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), today launched a new eight-year Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) for the period 2026-2033, aimed at enhancing rural incomes, strengthening resilience, and scaling sustainable livelihood opportunities across the country.

The announcement was made at the IFAD-India Partnership for Rural Prosperity event held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with participation from senior government officials, IFAD leadership, development partners, private sector representatives, and practitioners.

The COSOP 2026-2033 is aligned with the Government of India's Viksit Bharat@2047 vision and focuses on two strategic prio...