February 28, 2025 5:24 PM

Government achieves milestone with launch of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organization to empower small farmers

In a significant boost to India's agricultural sector, the government has successfully launched 10,000 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs). The scheme, introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 29, 2020, aims to empower small and marginal farmers by strengthening their collective bargaining power and improving market access. The initiative has a budget outlay of Rs. 6,865 crore, covering the period up to 2027-28. The landmark 10,000th FPO, based in Khagaria district, Bihar, focus...