On May 12, 2023, the Government of India, in collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), launched the Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) for 2026-2033. This eight-year strategy aims to enhance rural incomes, strengthen resilience, and promote sustainable livelihoods in alignment with India's Viksit Bharat@2047 vision. The COSOP focuses on two strategic priorities: improving the social, economic, and climate resilience of rural communities, and enhancing knowledge systems to scale successful development models. Anuradha Thakur, Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs, highlighted the partnership's evolution from poverty alleviation to building sustainable, market-oriented rural livelihoods. Donal Brown, Associate Vice-President at IFAD, emphasized the importance of creating a system that connects institutions, finance, infrastructure, and markets. The COSOP also aims to strengthen grassroots institutions such as Self-Help Groups and Farmer Producer Organisations, which are vital for connecting finance and technology to rural markets. Additionally, a strategic partnership agreement was signed between IFAD and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) to bolster rural finance systems. This initiative reaffirms India's commitment to transforming rural livelihoods and enhancing resilience while contributing to global development cooperation.