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The Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), a central sector scheme in India, now invites applications through an Expression of Interest (EoI) process, welcoming Farmers Producing Organisation (FPOs) from across the country, including specific districts in Jharkhand. FPOs benefit from a 50% grant-in-aid for eligible project costs compared to 35%
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At the FPO–Hospitality & Farmers’ Benefit Summit 2025, Secretary Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi emphasized the need for structured partnerships between the hospitality industry and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) to ensure high-quality agricultural produce. He highlighted the benefits of direct procurement, which can boost farmers' incomes and provide hotels with
Food Processing
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is implementing several schemes to support farmers, particularly through the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY) and the PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme. These initiatives include reduced financial requirements for Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), enhanced grants, and mandatory infrastructure
Food Processing
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is promoting the development of food processing industries through various schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana, Production Linked Incentive Scheme, and the PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme. These initiatives provide grants to Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), Self-Help Groups
FPOs
The Government of India has initiated several measures to enhance direct marketing of farmers' produce, reducing reliance on middlemen and increasing farmers' income. Key initiatives include the formation of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) to enable collective bargaining, the establishment of the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) for