Walmart India and Walmart Foundation Announce Commitments to Support Sustainable Livelihoods for Farmers in India

Walmart India and the Walmart Foundation have deepened their commitment to smallholder farmers in India. The Walmart Foundation, working beyond the Walmart India supply chain, will invest US$25 million (approximately Rs. 180 crores) to improve farmer livelihoods over the next five years. Separately, Walmart India will grow its direct sourcing from farmers to 25 percent of produce sold in its Cash & Carry stores over the same period. Smallholder farmers are the backbone of the Indian economy, with more than 50 percent of the total workforce employed in the sector.…

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