TheGovernment of Indiahas collaborated with the Government of Israel to establish 150 'Villages of Excellence' in 12 statesof the country to assist farmers in adopting cutting-edge agriculture technologies. Israel would give technical aid as well as other knowledge to help agriculturebecome a more successful industry.

The 150 communities situated around CoEs will be transformed into 'Villages of Excellence.' In the first year, 75 villages would be taken up to mark India's 75th year of independence. The Israeli government has already created 29 Centers of Excellence (CoEs) in 12 states.