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India and Israel's cooperation delivers measurable benefits to agriculture, water security, and defense. Centers of Excellence (CoEs) provide practical training to farmers, focusing on crop-specific techniques and efficient irrigation methods.

A notable project is the 100 MLD desalination plant in Visakhapatnam, with IDE Technologies as a technical partner, addressing water demand in coastal cities. The India-Israel Industrial R&D and Technological Innovation Fund (I4F) allocates $40 million for joint R&D, while mechanisms by the Technology Development Board (TDB) facilitate startup collaborations.

Defense partnerships, like the Barak-8 program, enhance institutional capabilities. Overall, this cooperation focuses on citizen benefits across these sectors.