Grant Thornton-PISC-MAGNET

Grant Thornton Bharat is the Project Implementation Support Consultant (PISC) for the MAGNET Project.

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Let’s keep nurturing our land, protecting our planet, and working together, because there’s truly #OnlyOneEarth.

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Through MAGNET Project, we're not just growing crops, we’re growing a greener, cleaner future for our farmers and communities.

#WorldEnvironmentDay

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From climate-smart agriculture to sustainable agribusiness practices, every action we take is a step toward a thriving, eco-friendly Maharashtra.

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Recognizing this potential, @MAGNET_ADB (#MAGNET), supported by the @ADB_HQ , has identified mango as a focus crop. The initiative aims to enhance production, improve post-harvest management, and expand international market access.

#MaharashtraFruits #MangoFacts #MAGNET

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India leads global mango production, contributing over 40% of the world’s supply. Varieties like Alphonso, Kesar, and Langra are celebrated for their exceptional taste and aroma.

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Maharashtra plays a pivotal role, with regions like Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg in the Konkan belt renowned for premium Alphonso mangoes. These areas are often called the ‘Mango Basket’ due to their prolific production.

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With rising temperatures and increasing food insecurity, upgrading agricultural practices is more urgent than ever.

Discover how regenerative agriculture can help transform food systems in the region: https://t.co/EtB8eMqHRI

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A significant milestone for FPOs under the @MAGNET_ADB

Grateful to all stakeholders who made this impactful knowledge exchange possible — driving innovation, enhancing skills, and empowering our farmers for a brighter future! 🍊

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A New Era for Vidarbha Oranges!

Union Minister @nitin_gadkari & @SahyadriFarms led Vidarbha farmers to Valencia, Spain—learning from world-class citrus farming!

Tango Orange Comes to India!
@SahyadriFarms secured the Tango variety license:
✅ Higher yield (70T/ha)
✅ Lower cost
✅ Longer shelf life, strong demand

Big Opportunity for Farmers!
A 10-year roadmap to boost productivity & incomes—Tango will complement Nagpuri Santra & Mosambi!

Global Learning 🤝
The team explored Spain’s top citrus farms, markets & signed an MoU with Eurosemills for guidance!

An economic revolution for Indian citrus farmers is on the horizon!

#Agriculture #Innovation #SahyadriFarms #CitrusFarming #TangoOrange #IndiaAgriculture (5/5)

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This #InternationalWomensDay, let’s move from words to action. Together, let’s #AccelerateAction and build a #VibrantBharat where rural women rise, lead, and thrive.

#EmpowerHer #EntrepreneurialWomen #PoweringChange

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Rural women power our communities—they nurture, build, and sustain. Yet their contributions are often overlooked. Through the @MAGNET_ADB , we're changing that—giving women the tools, skills, and opportunities to turn their resilience into lasting impact.

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It’s not just infrastructure — it’s transforming lives!

✅ 900+ farmers connected
✅ 25-30 local jobs created

This is how #MAGNET is driving rural growth & strengthening the supply chain in #Maharashtra.

#EmpoweringFarmers #Horticulture

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Big news from Niphad, #Nashik!

Aarya Cold Storage & Exports, beneficiary of the #MAGNET Project, is now operational. With world-class infrastructure, it’s set to transform the agri supply chain.

#Maharashtra #Agriculture #Horticulture

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More than 900 farmers now have direct market access, reducing reliance on middlemen & ensuring fair prices for their produce.

Aarya Cold Storage is helping build a stronger, more equitable agri value chain in #Maharashtra

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Recognizing its export and value-add potential, #MAGNET has included guava as a focus crop to boost production, processing, and market linkages.

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Did you know?

India is the world's largest guava producer, accounting for nearly 45% of global output. From fresh markets to processed juices, India's guavas are popular both at home and abroad.

#MaharashtraFruits #GuavaFacts #MAGNET #SupportFarmers #Agriculture #Horticulture

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Maharashtra is a key region for guava cultivation—with farms across Pune, Nashik, Ahmednagar, Solapur, and Chh Sambhajinagar producing both white and pink varieties prized for their sweetness and nutrition.

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@bigbasket_com @ninjacart By improving credit access, #MAGNET is empowering FPOs & agri-entrepreneurs, boosting market linkages, and strengthening Maharashtra’s agribusiness ecosystem

#Agribusiness #SustainableFarming #FPOGrowth #ADB #Samunnati #GrantThorntonBharat

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The @MAGNET_ADB Project, supported by @ADB_HQ, is transforming Maharashtra’s horticulture value chain through Financial Intermediation Loan (#FIL).

This initiative provides crucial working capital & term loans to #FPOs & Value Chain Operators (#VCOs) to scale operations. 🌱💰

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One success story is Western Valley Farmers Producer Company Ltd. in #Pune, which secured a ₹49M loan from Samunnati.

✅ Turnover: ₹14M (FY 22-23) → ₹29M (FY 23-24)
✅ Expanded partnerships with @bigbasket_com and @ninjacart
✅ Saved ₹3M by reducing interest costs to 9.8%