Business performance of farmer producer organizations (FPOs) in Chhattisgarh plains

Abstract

Government of India had started institutional changes in agriculture sector to empower the small producer and doubling the farm income by formation and development of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) under the 12th five year plan to achieve the inclusive growth of agriculture. The study aimed to find out business performance and socio economic empowerment by FPOs. Chhattisgarh plains region was selected due to highest number of registered FPOs in state. The survey and case study methodologies both were included in study. Suitable statistical method and SWOT analysis used for examine the collected data. The study found that Maa Bamleswari Mahila, Dugdh Utpadak Sahkari Samiti earned highest profit per member with rupees 1300.74 among all of the producer organizations of Chhattisgarh plains. Where the Wadi model for tribal development of NABARD built up successfully had more scope of processing and marketing the produces through FPOs due to more quantity for sale.