Great News for Farmers! Central Govt Completes 10,000 FPO Registration

Central Government is implementing a dedicated scheme for the formation and promotion of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), aimed at empowering farmer groups and integrating them with national agricultural value chains. Under this initiative, all 10,000 FPOs have now been successfully registered.

₹18 Lakh Assistance per FPO and Strong Financial Backing:

the scheme, each FPO receives comprehensive support, including:

1. ₹18 lakh per FPO as management cost for three years,
2. Matching equity grant of up to ₹15 lakh,
3. Credit guarantee cover of up to ₹2 crore from eligible financial institutions,
4. Training, market linkage support, and convergence with other government schemes.

FPOs are also being assisted in obtaining essential input licences such as seed, fertilizer, and pesticide licences, along with mandi licences required for agricultural marketing. To enhance value-chain integration, weekly webinars are being organized, and credit linkage as well as e-commerce facilitation are being actively promoted.

Strong Linkages with e-NAM, AIF and PM-FME:

As of 31 October 2025:

1. 4,642 FPOs are connected with the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM),
2. 236 FPOs have been sanctioned credit-linked subsidies under the PM-FME scheme,
3. 1,590 FPOs have availed benefits under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF).

However, benefits under the PM-KISAN scheme are provided only to individual eligible farmers, not to FPOs.

Collateral-Free Loans for FPOs:

To improve credit access, FPOs are being encouraged to avail collateral-free loans under the Credit Guarantee Fund (CGF). So far, 2,583 FPOs have received credit guarantee coverage.
To ensure better market access and fair pricing, FPOs are being integrated with major digital platforms such as:

1. ONDC,
2. e-NAM,
3. Government e-Marketplace (GeM).

Special Initiatives for Industry and Market Linkages:

To strengthen the partnership between FPOs and agri-industries, various fairs, exhibitions and B2B events are being organized across the country. Industry representatives are invited to help FPOs negotiate better deals and access wider markets. Additionally, FPOs are being supported in participating in expos and exhibitions conducted by central and state government departments, industry associations, and other institutions.

National Mission to Promote Natural Farming:

The National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) is being implemented in coordination with states and union territories, based on their action plans. So far:

1. 17,639 natural farming clusters have been established in 623 districts,
2. 8.79 lakh farmers have received specialised training.

As per mission guidelines, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) are providing hands-on training to farmers and Community Resource Persons (CRPs) on preparing natural inputs such as Beejamrit, Jeevamrit, and Neemastra, along with demonstrations on natural farming practices through model plots.

Online Certification System for Natural Farming Developed: To ensure quality assurance and better market connectivity for natural farming produce, the National Centre for Organic and Natural Farming (NCONF), Ghaziabad, has developed an online certification system Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) – INDIA – NATURAL under the Natural Farming Certification System (NFCS). This platform simplifies online registration and certification for farmers practising natural farming.

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