• Dr. Debadatta Das
• Mukesh Kumar Sahoo

This study focuses on incorporating finance into the analysis of Tamarind's value chain, aiming to develop an effective methodological approach. Finance plays a crucial role as a significant obstacle to economic progress and acts as the backbone of the value chain. Understanding the financial structures within and between enterprises in the value chain is essential for designing upgrading strategies that enhance competitiveness. In this paper, we examine the potential effects of Value Chain Finance (VCF) on tamarind production in the Rayagada district of Odisha. By utilizing the MODEXC software, we calculate the anticipated benefits based on the economic surplus model. Our findings indicate that effective management of Tamarind trees in the Rayagada district has the potential to generate substantial profits. The study further reveals the positive effects of implementing Value Chain Finance, as evidenced by increased producer and consumer surplus, as well as net benefits evaluated through net present value analysis. These results highlight the practicality and advantages of utilizing Value Chain Finance as an innovative financing solution for tamarind production and processing in Rayagada. Based on the study's conclusions, we recommend the establishment of a dedicated Value Chain Financing organization to provide farmers with access to financing options specifically tailored to increase Tamarind production in Rayagada. Such an organization would play a crucial role in supporting farmers and facilitating their financial needs. This, in turn, would contribute to the growth and development of the Tamarind value chain in the region.

Tamarind, Value Chain, Finance, Production, Economic Surplus

"Fostering Sustainable Growth: Evaluating Financing Strategies for Tamarind Value Chains in Rayagada District of Odisha", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 11, page no.d678-d689, November-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2311384.pdf

"Fostering Sustainable Growth: Evaluating Financing Strategies for Tamarind Value Chains in Rayagada District of Odisha", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 11, page no. ppd678-d689, November-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2311384.pdf