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Farmers Producer Organizations to be formed across the country

Farmers Producer Organizations to be formed across the country

Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Kailash Choudhary said to be formed Ten Thousand Farmers Producer Organizations across the country.

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Kailash Choudhary also announced that his Ministry will declare 5000 hectares of Ladakh agriculture land as Organic Zone.

Hilly areas can form FPOs with just 100 farmers against 300 in plain areas. Under FPO programme, after registration, 15 lakh rupees will be given as equity grant by the Government against farmer’s contribution of two thousands each.

Similarly, for administrative purpose eighteen lakh will be given for three years to the FPO. In a FPO maximum 750 farmers can be members.

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