Keywords
Agricultural SEZs in India, Agri-SEZ Development, Export-Oriented Agriculture, Agricultural Economic Growth, Agri-Food Export Systems, Sustainable Agricultural Policy, Agricultural Trade and Forex, Smart Agricultural Infrastructure, Food Processing and Export, Agricultural Value Chains, Precision Agriculture for Exports, Agri-Export Zones, Rural Economic Transformation, Agricultural Governance and Policy, Global Agri-Food Markets, Blockchain Traceability in Agriculture, Agricultural Investment Opportunities, Sustainable Agri-Business Models, Export-Driven Farming Systems, India Agricultural Growth EngineFrom Fields to Forex: Agricultural SEZs as India's Next Growth Engine
authored by: BV Ramana Rao, Surender Singh, Anu Bulusu, V Uma Maheswara Rao, Janailin S PapangLength: 229 mm | Breadth: 14.3 mm | Height: 152 mm | Imprint: NIPA | Weight: GMS
This book will be available from 12-Aug-2026
From Fields to Forex: Agricultural SEZs as India’s Next Growth Engine presents a transformative vision for repositioning Indian agriculture from a subsistence-driven sector to a globally competitive export powerhouse. The book argues that India must move beyond the traditional “Food Security” model and embrace an “Export-First” agricultural strategy powered by Agricultural Special Economic Zones (Agri-SEZs). It explores how advanced infrastructure, blockchain traceability, NABL-accredited laboratories, precision logistics, and regulatory reforms can help Indian farmers overcome global trade barriers and access premium international markets.
The volume introduces innovative concepts such as the “Hub and Spoke” institutional model, blended finance frameworks, and region-specific export pilots designed to accelerate rural economic growth and foreign exchange generation. Combining policy insights, investment strategies, and practical implementation roadmaps, the book serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, investors, agri-entrepreneurs, researchers, and development professionals seeking to build sustainable, export-oriented, and globally integrated agri-food systems for India’s future.
Chapter 1. The Caloric Trap
Chapter 2. Water, Monoculture and Virtual Exports
Chapter 3. From Welfare to Strategy: Elevating Indian Agriculture
Chapter 4. Interlude – Metrics and Methods
Chapter 5. The Netherlands: Controlled Environment and Value Density
Chapter 6. Chile: Counter Seasonality and Market Access
Chapter 7. New Zealand and Vietnam: Processing as Strategic Value Elevation
Chapter 8. Synthesis of Global Lessons
Chapter 9. The 2005 SEZ Framework: A Quick Anatomy
Chapter 10. Islands of Prosperity: Achievements and Limits
Chapter 11. Design Lessons for AgriSEZs
Chapter 12. The Case for Agricultural SEZs
Chapter 13. Biological Moats: India’s Irreplaceable Origins
Chapter 14. Infrastructure of Trust
Chapter 15. Five Pilot AgriSEZs: A Blueprint
Chapter 16. The Coalition: Farmers, Scientists, Markets, and the State
Chapter 17. Policy Roadmap (2026–2035)
Chapter 18. A National Research Program for AgriSEZs
Chapter 19. From Fields to Forex