October 17, 2025
The National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) organised a brainstorming session on “Enhancing Efficiency and Sustainability of Farmer Producer Organisations: Challenges and Strategies” on October 17, 2025 in hybrid mode. The session was chaired by Dr. Himanshu Pathak, President, NAAS, and convened by Dr. Pratap Birthal, Director, and Dr. Vinayak Nikam, Senior Scientist, National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research (NIAP), New Delhi.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Dr. W.S. Lakra, Secretary, NAAS, who emphasised the growing significance of FPOs in strengthening farmer income and rural livelihoods. Dr. Pratap Birthal discussed key issues related to the economic viability of FPOs, while Dr. Vinayak Nikam outlined their evolution, present status, activities, and challenges. In his remarks, Dr. Himanshu Pathak commended the efforts of the conveners and stressed the need to link FPOs with research and development institutions to enhance innovation and sustainability. Dr. P.K. Joshi, Vice-President, NAAS, and Co-Chair of the session, concluded with key recommendations to strengthen the efficiency, viability, and sustainability of FPOs in India.
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