10,000 FPOs driving growth for small farmers, says Bandi Sanjay
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· MSP, procurement, PDS & food security· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar highlighted the role of ICAR in supporting small farmers through 10,000 Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs) and the Kisan Sarathi portal.
Background
The government is promoting FPOs to drive growth for small farmers alongside initiatives like PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi and Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. A food processing laboratory and farmers' hostel were inaugurated at the Dr. Ramanaidu–Ekalavya Grameena Vikas Foundation Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in Tuniki, Medak district.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyICAR: Indian Council of Agricultural Research
- SchemePM-Kisan Samman Nidhi: A government scheme for farmer support
- SchemePradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana: A government crop insurance scheme
- PlaceTuniki, Medak district: Location of the newly inaugurated KVK facility
- Fact10,000 FPOs are currently driving growth for small farmers
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the promotion of Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs) can enhance the bargaining power and economic viability of small and marginal farmers in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Market integration: Aggregating small and marginal farmers to achieve economies of scale in input procurement and output marketing
- Infrastructure gap: Need for localized food processing units and cold chains to reduce post-harvest losses
- Institutional support: Role of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) in providing technical knowledge and soil health management
Keywords: Economies of scale · Market integration · Post-harvest management · Smallholder farmers · Institutional support
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