WHO WE ARE
FOCUS 2.0 (Fostering Climate Resilient Upland Farming System) is an initiative of the Government of Mizoram, designed to transform the state's agricultural landscape into a stable, climate-resilient and market-linked system. The project is implemented through the Society for Climate Resilient Agriculture in Mizoram (SCRAM) chaired by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Mizoram, housed within the Planning & Programme Implementation Department. FOCUS 2.0 serves as a direct expansion of the achievements and lessons learned from the initial FOCUS phase concluded in 2024.
OUR SUPPORTERS AND PARTNERS
This initiative is a collaboration effort supported by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of Mizoram. To ensure a 'whole-of-government' approach, we work in close convergence with various state line departments - Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare; Horticulture; AH & Veterinary; Land Resources, Soil & Water Conservation; Irrigation & Water Resources; Commerce, Industries Geology & Mining; Sericulture and Fisheries.
OUR VISION AND MISSION
Our primary goal is to contribute to economic prosperity and enhanced climate resilience across rural Mizoram. We aim to transition approximately 75,000 unique rural households - spanning 11 districts - from subsistence farming to structured, commercialized agri-food system. We place a high priority on empowering smallholders, women, rural youths and ethnic minorities.
HOW WE WORK
- Market Access and Enterprise Development: We are building a robust, tiered hub-and-spoke infrastructure that includes village-level Collective Marketing Centres, Farmers' market and district value addition hubs to reduce post-harvest losses and improve price realization for farmers.
- Agricultural and Livestock Productivity: We utilize a landscape-based approach to promote Agricultural Intensified Clusters (Zaus) where contiguous landholdings are managed collectively to improve output through argo-ecological and climate-smart practices.
- Project Management and Institutional Strengthening: We ensure that all interventions are evidence-based and sustainable by utilizing advanced MIS and GIS tracking systems, digital extensions and rigorous environmental social safeguards.
OUR IMPACT GOALS
By aligning with the state policies like the Bana Kaih handholding strategy, we are committed to achieving a 30% increase in average annual agriculture income for participating households. Ultimately, FOCUS 2.0 seeks to build a future where rural Mizo families are economically secure, socially empowered and resilient to the challenges of a changing climate.
