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Formation and Promotion of 10,000 FPOs

Central schemeMinistry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (SFAC, NABARD, NCDC)

Check before you apply. The target of 10,000 FPOs was reached in February 2025. Support continues for existing FPOs; confirm with SFAC or NABARD whether new FPOs are being taken up.

Management support up to ₹18 lakh over three years, matching equity grant up to ₹2,000 per farmer member (maximum ₹15 lakh) and a credit guarantee facility for each FPO.

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Who it is for

Groups of farmers forming a Farmer Producer Organisation.

Basic eligibility

  • Usually at least 300 farmer members in plains, or 100 in hilly and north-eastern areas.
  • Registered as a producer company or cooperative.

Documents usually needed

  • Member list with land details
  • KYC of directors or promoters
  • Registration papers
  • Business plan

How to apply

Work with the implementing agency and cluster-based business organisation for your block. Confirm with SFAC or NABARD whether new FPOs are being taken up.

Official source: sfacindia.com

Always confirm eligibility, benefits, documents, deadlines and how to apply on the official source before you act. We do not guarantee approval of any application. This page was last reviewed in November 2026; amounts and rules may have changed since.

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