Modernization has caused [SS/] and is expected to see further (World Bank). For this peri-urban agriculture holds great-scope.

Modernization has caused [SS/] and is expected to see further (World Bank). For this peri-urban agriculture holds great-scope. Opportunities: (1) Enable Female farming - allow pensionable goods. (2) Allow to boost prime income to 2 (Dalvi Committee 2). (3) Meet-award of burgeoning population. (4) Affordable & healthy vegetable & fruits, organic lecture, by farm both. (5) Development of semi-urban areas through cluster model. (6) Skill farmers to value add & beat FPJ sector. (2) female -> organic farms. Challenges: (1) High competition from outside mandis. (2) Crop vulnerability: pest attacks, climate vagaries, urban heat island. (3) Quality issues: low quality inputs need. (4) Camelicity woes: cold storage shortage, high fuel costs. (5) Lack of decentralized storage at farm gate. Measures to be taken: - Last-mile connectivity: Case study 1 hour weekly school in MH for skilling. - Decentralized storage (Kanda chawl in MH). - Market intelligence system (Dalvi committee). Peri-Urban agriculture can help continue to sustainable agriculture & cities SQIJ.