Transformative Approach to FPO Capacity Building
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by
DGVS
Project Name:
Transformative Approach to FPO Capacity Building
Project Status:
Ongoing
Objective:
The project aims to strengthen Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) by enhancing their institutional capacity, improving governance systems, facilitating market linkages, and increasing farmers’ access to financial services and government schemes. The initiative focuses on making FPOs more sustainable, competitive, and farmer-centric.
Project Location:
- Banda
- Mahoba
- Hamirpur
- Chitrakoot
- Jalaun
- Jhansi
- Lalitpur
- Fatehpur
- Kanpur Dehat
- Kannauj
Key Activities:
- Capacity building of FPO board members and staff
- Training on governance and organizational management
- Financial management and record-keeping workshops
- Market linkage facilitation
- Credit and subsidy support
- Digital agriculture and technology adoption training
- Farmer awareness and outreach programs
Achievements:
- More than 50 training programs and workshops conducted.
- Strengthened management and operational efficiency of FPOs.
- Improved access to markets, financial institutions, and government support systems.
- Promoted the adoption of digital tools and improved farming practices.
Impact:
The project has enhanced the overall capacity of Farmer Producer Organizations, enabling them to provide better services to member farmers. Improved market access, financial literacy, and institutional strengthening have contributed to better agricultural productivity and increased income opportunities for farming communities.