Sheikh Ashiq Hussain
Handwara|Nov, 14: Two newly registered Farmer Producer Organisations in Kupwara district received ₹1 lakh each to support farmer mobilisation, build organisational capacity and launch collective business activities.
The beneficiaries are Sara Farmer Producer Organisation Cooperative Limited in Magam, Handwara, and Lolab Agro Farmer Producer Organisation Cooperative Limited in Chandigam, Lolab. The support was provided through a programme organised by SKUAST-K and KVK Kupwara under the JKCIP’s Upscaling Collectivisation sub-component, funded by IFAD. Speakers highlighted how FPOs can improve farmers’ market access, bargaining power and opportunities for value addition, while stressing the importance of coordination with government agencies, transparent management and sound business planning. Officials from agricultural and allied departments offered technical and institutional support.
