
SUPPORTED BY: NABARD, GOVERNMENT OF MAHARASHTRA
Overview:
Yuva Mitra, designated as a Producer Organization Promoting Institution (POPI) by NABARD since 2016, has been instrumental in the formation and growth of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) across Maharashtra. Through a combination of targeted trainings, Farmer Producer Company (FPC) activities, exposure visits, and assistance in obtaining essential licenses, Yuva Mitra has successfully established 24 FPOs in the Nashik and Dhule district. These initiatives have empowered farmers to enhance their agricultural practices, access larger markets, and secure better prices for their produce.
Furthermore, Yuva Mitra has supported the digital integration of these FPOs by facilitating their registration on online trading and marketing platforms such as ONDC, E-Nam, and India Mart. The organization’s efforts extend to nurturing Cluster-Based Business Organizations (CBBOs), creating interconnected networks of FPOs that collaboratively enhance the profitability and sustainability of farming as a livelihood. By providing strategic support as a Resource Support Agency (RSA), Yuva Mitra continues to strengthen the capacity of other POPIs across Maharashtra, ensuring the long-term success and sustainability of FPOs in the region.
Key Initiatives :
- Farmer Mobilization: Engaged and mobilized 1,698 farmers through awareness programs.
- Capacity Building: Conducted specialized training programs on FPO management, business planning, financial planning, agri value chains, and marketing, benefiting 299 farmers.
- Exposure Visits: Facilitated 9 exposure visits, offering practical insights to 91 beneficiaries.
- Licensing & Compliance: Assisted in obtaining necessary licenses such as Seed, Fertilizer, Pesticide, FSSAI, GST, and more.
- Market Linkage: Linked FPOs with B2B markets like NAFED and other agro-businesses.
- Digital Integration: Registered FPOs on platforms like ONDC, E-Nam, and India Mart for online marketing.
- Government Scheme Support: Provided handholding support for accessing government schemes and business expansion.
Achievements:
- Beneficiaries Trained: 299 out of 1,427 beneficiaries, including 271 males and 53 females.
- Blocks Covered: 10 blocks across 155 villages.
- Impact: Improved livelihoods and economic stability for participating farmers, enhanced agricultural practices, and stronger community institutions.