NATP-2 will support research, extension and value chain programs/activities at field level. Location of the project will be as follows:

i) Research Program: Nationwide coverage; research program will be implemented by PIU-BARC through research institutes under NARS, universities and private research providers.

ii) Extension Program: Extension program/activities will be carried out in 270 upazilas of 57 districts; include 107 upazilas selected from NATP-1, plus 163 new upazilas selected under NATP-2 (Table-1). Detailed list of project districts and upazilas with selection criteria and location map is enclosed in Attachment-1.

Project locations for extension programs/activities

iii) Value Chain Program: Value chain activities will be undertaken/ piloted in 30 clusters in selected 30 upazilas for crops; 20 Producers Organization (POs) in 20 upazilas and 02 special POs one each in Mymensingh and Natore districts will be established and supported with logistic and training for fisheries; and 120 potential CIGs for livestock.