National FPO Conclave 2025 inaugurated by Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Delhi

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National FPO Conclave 2025 inaugurated by Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Delhi

Analysis

• The National FPO Conclave 2025 was inaugurated by Union Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan in New Delhi.
• The conclave witnessed participation from over 500 progressive farmers, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), Implementing Agencies (IAs), and Cluster-Based Business Organizations (CBBOs) representing 24 States and 140 districts across India.
• The event underlined the government’s focus on transforming farmers from mere producers to entrepreneurs and traders, ensuring that the economic benefits directly reach them.
• The Union Minister announced that the government will soon bring a new Seed Act, aimed at ensuring farmers receive high-quality seeds.
• He also emphasized the government’s plan to introduce strict laws against fake seeds and pesticides to safeguard farmer interests.
• The Minister reiterated the importance of integrated farming, value addition, and agri-entrepreneurship for enhancing farmers’ income.
• The event served as a significant platform for Minister–Farmer dialogue, with emphasis on promoting Swadeshi, women empowerment, and self-reliant villages through FPOs.
• A total of 267 FPOs showcased their agricultural products — cereals, pulses, oilseeds, fruits, vegetables, organic and processed foods — in the Grand Exhibition at the NCDC premises.
• The conclave also hosted technical sessions and panel discussions on vital themes such as oilseed production, water-use efficiency, natural farming, Agricultural Infrastructure Fund, honey production, digital marketing, AGMARK certification, and seed production.
• The Minister urged FPOs to expand membership, increase turnover, and enhance credibility, ensuring maximum benefit for small farmers.
• The event marks a strong step towards inclusive, innovative, and sustainable agricultural growth, while bridging gaps between farmers, buyers, and policymakers.

Static Pointers

• Full Form of FPO: Farmer Producer Organisation
• Implementing Agencies (IAs): Institutions assisting in forming and nurturing FPOs under central schemes.
• Cluster-Based Business Organisations (CBBOs): Entities providing professional and business support to FPOs.
• NCDC: National Cooperative Development Corporation
• NCUI: National Cooperative Union of India
• Integrated Farming: Farming system integrating crops, livestock, fishery, and allied activities to optimize resource use and income.
• AGMARK Certification: Quality certification mark for agricultural products under the Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, 1937.

Updated – 30 Oct 2025 ; 02:42 PM | PIB

Source:PIB Delhi