Shah to inaugurate 'Strengthening PACS through FPOs' conclave in Delhi

12 Jul 2023 CW Team

The conclave is aimed at discussing ways to strengthen Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) through Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs). It was announced that 1100 new FPOs will be formed in the Cooperative Sector, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of ‘Sahkar se Samriddhi’ and with the efforts of Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah.

Financial assistance of Rs 33 lakh is provided to each FPO under the FPOs Scheme, and Cluster Based Business Organisations (CBBOs) receive Rs 25 lakh per FPO for promoting and handholding the FPOs.

FPOs play a crucial role in making farming sustainable and improving the livelihoods and overall quality of life for those dependent on agriculture.

They facilitate better prices for small and marginal farmers/producers, reduce transportation costs, and enhance overall productivity.

The mega conclave "Strengthening PACS through FPOs" will be inaugurated by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah in New Delhi on July 14, 2023. The event will bring together experts from the sector and members of FPOs nationwide. The conclave is organized by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Cooperation.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has allocated additional blocks to the NCDC to form and promote 1100 FPOs in the Cooperative Sector, as part of an initiative to strengthen PACS and support small and marginal farmers in the cooperative sector.

Also read:
SECL to develop closed coal mine in Korba District as Eco-Tourism Spot
NTPC's captive coal mines production surges to 8.48 MMT in Apr-Jun

Infrastructure Urban

09 Jan 2026

Mount Expands Tumkur Facility with New Automated Panel, PEB Lines

Mount Roofing & Structures Private Limited, one of India's fastest-growing manufacturers in PUF and a leading solutions provider across pre-engineered building (PEB) and polycarbonate sheets, simultaneously inaugurated its second fully automated continuous sandwich panel manufacturing line and a new PEB manufacturing plant at its integrated campus in Tumkur.The milestone expansion, part of a total investment of Rs 250 crore, marks a significant advancement in the company's commitment to engineered performance, manufacturing scale, and industrial growth. The integrated facility spans approx..

India Becomes First to Produce Bio-Bitumen for Roads

India has become the first country in the world to commercially produce bio-bitumen for use in road construction, according to Road, Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari. Bitumen, a black and viscous hydrocarbon derived from crude oil, is a key binding material in road building, and the bio-based alternative is expected to significantly improve the sector’s environmental footprint.Addressing the CSIR Technology Transfer Ceremony in New Delhi, Mr Gadkari congratulated Council of Scientific and Industrial Research on achieving the milestone, noting that the initiative would help curb ..

HILT Policy Seen Boosting Telangana Revenue Sharply

The Hyderabad Industrial Land Transformation (HILT) Policy is expected to generate around Rs 1.08 billion in revenue for the Telangana state exchequer, according to Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu. Speaking in the Telangana Legislative Assembly, he said the policy would be implemented within a six-month timeframe in a transparent manner, with uniform rules applicable to all stakeholders. Mr Vikramarka noted that without the HILT Policy, the state would have earned only about Rs 1.2 million per acre. Under the new framework, however, revenue is projected to rise sharply to Rs 70 ..