Formation and Promotion of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)
Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
This scheme supports formation of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations with up to Rs 18 lakh financial assistance per FPO over 3 years, matching equity grants and credit guarantee cover up to Rs 2 crore, facilitated through empanelled Cluster Based Business Organisations.
Key facts
- Nodal ministry
- Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
- Level
- Central
- Launched
- 2020
- Last date
- Ongoing / No fixed deadline
- Helpline
- NA
What you get
Farmer groups forming an FPO get financial support up to Rs 18 lakh per FPO over 3 years, along with matching equity grant up to Rs 2,000 per farmer member (max Rs 15 lakh per FPO) and credit guarantee facility up to Rs 2 crore.
Who is eligible
A group of farmers (minimum membership varies by region: 300 in plain areas, 100 in North East/hilly/island areas) forming a registered Farmer Producer Organisation is eligible for support.
Documents you need
FPO registration certificate, list of member farmers with land records, Aadhaar cards, and bank account of the FPO.
How to apply
Approach an Implementing Agency (Cluster Based Business Organisation) empanelled under the scheme in your area to form and register an FPO and access the support package.
Frequently asked questions
How many farmers are needed to form an FPO under this scheme?
300 members in plain areas or 100 members in North East, hilly and island areas.
What financial support does an FPO get?
Up to Rs 18 lakh over 3 years, matching equity grants up to Rs 15 lakh, and credit guarantee cover up to Rs 2 crore.
How do farmers form an FPO under this scheme?
Approach an empanelled Cluster Based Business Organisation (Implementing Agency) in their area.