AMRUTALAYAM FARMER PRODUCER COMPANY LIMITED

#CII FPO Summit 2024: Empowering Farmer Producer Organizations for Resilient Agri Value Chains : "AMRUTALAYAM" Farmer Producer Company Ltd from Maharashtra Mentoring by #RelianceFoundation & #SSM Sagroli was recognized in the Value Addition and Branding category in this Summit. 11 December 2024, New Delhi: The CII Food and Agriculture Centre of Excellence hosted the CII FPO Summit 2024 in New Delhi, focusing on the theme “Empowering FPOs towards Building Resilient Agri Value Chains.” The The event brought together an array of stakeholders, including policymakers, industry leaders, financial experts, agritech startups, and representatives from Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), all united in their commitment to addressing the challenges faced by FPOs and exploring innovative solutions for their transformation into dynamic enterprises. The summit also featured the prestigious CII FPO Excellence Awards, which recognized outstanding FPOs for their contributions to building resilient value chains. These awards highlighted best practices and success stories, serving as benchmarks for other FPOs. By honoring these trailblazers, the awards aim to enhance the credibility of winning FPOs, inspire emerging organizations, and establish role models for growth and transformation in the sector. The awards were categorized into four key areas: Value Addition and Branding, Women Leadership, Market Linkages, and Technology Deployment. Among the winners, "AMRUTALAYAM" Farmer Producer Company Ltd from Maharashtra was recognized in the Value Addition and Branding Category. #RelianceFoundation & #SSM Sagroli has played a pivotal role as a Mentor providing end-to-end support for the Amrutalayam & other FPOs. India is at the forefront of building FPOs, serving as a model for other agriculture-driven nations to learn from,” remarked Prof. Glenn Denning, Founding Director (MPA-DP) at Columbia University. Dr. A V Bhavanishankar, Chief General Manager at NABARD, added, “Recognizing the need for region-specific strategies, the draft National FPO Policy emphasizes decentralized capacity building across 50 agricultural zones.” As the summit concluded, it was clear that the collaborative efforts to empower FPOs are essential for building resilient agricultural value chains, ultimately benefiting farmers and enhancing the agricultural landscape of India. #AMRUTALAYAMFRAMERPRODUCERCOMPNYLIMITED #RelianceFoundation #CIIFPOSUMMIT2024