Supply Chain Management of Cash Crops and farmers’ welfare in Garhwal region of Uttarakhand

Cash crop is now trending to enhance the profitability of farmers. In simple words, “a cash crop is a farm produce grown from the perspective of availing profits as compared to subsistence crops which farmers grow to make ends meet.” Profit is not only derived from productivity but also gets affected by supply chain management of agriculture produce. It is very important to channelize all linkages in a systematic way to reduce losses and maximize profit. This paper is focusing on cash crops (Sugarcane, apple, ginger, Rajma, and Potato) supply chain management. The study is based on primary data collected through scheduled floated among 70 respondent including farmers in Uttarakhand (Dehradun, Haridwar). Schedules’ indicators are prepared on the basis of literature survey. This study explored the various factors affecting supply chain management and impact of SCM on farmers’ welfare in plain districts of Uttarakhand. It also describes the challenges and issues in supply chain management.