Agricultural Household Survey (2024–25)

This study aims to generate reliable, field-based data on the socio-economic and agronomic conditions of rural households in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Odisha during the 2024–25 agricultural year, covering both Kharif (June–Dec 2024) and Rabi (Oct 2024–June 2025) seasons.

The survey investigates:

Household demographics and landholding patterns
Cropping choices, input use, and farming techniques
Access to irrigation, credit, markets, and government schemes
Crop yields, production costs, and income from agriculture
Challenges such as climate stress, pest infestations, and market barriers

Data Collection Method:
Computer-Assisted Personal Interviews (CAPI) using an Android-based application (Survey CTO) to ensure accuracy, consistency, and ease of monitoring.

Client Organization: Arcus Policy Research

Location: New Delhi
Established: 2021

Arcus is a think tank focused on strengthening agriculture and allied sectors through evidence-based policy and program support. It works across themes such as:

Rural livelihoods
Climate resilience
Bioenergy
Gender inclusion

Arcus collaborates with governments, international organizations, NGOs, and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) to enhance development program design and impact.

Odisha-Specific Implementation

Survey Districts in Odisha:

Boudh
Jharsuguda
Kalahandi
Kendujhar
Mayurbhanj
Nuapada

These districts represent diverse agro-ecological and socio-economic profiles across central, western, and northern Odisha.

Sample Size:

Total Respondents: 6,000 (1,000 per district)

C1 (FPO Members & Beneficiaries): 500 per district
C2 (Non-beneficiary Households): 500 per district

Eligibility Criteria for Respondents:

Must live under the same roof and share the same kitchen
Must have resided in the household for at least six months
Must be actively involved in farming or have substantial knowledge of agricultural activities
Income should be sustained by agricultural activities

Survey Structure by District:

District	FPO Members (C1)	Non-beneficiaries (C2)	Total Respondents
Boudh	500	500	1,000
Jharsuguda	500	500	1,000
Kalahandi	500	500	1,000
Kendujhar	500	500	1,000
Mayurbhanj	500	500	1,000
Nuapada	500	500	1,000
Total	3,000	3,000	6,000

Location: Odisha , UP , Bihar