Prachi Leads the Way in Empowering Women Farmers

At a time when women in agriculture are mostly considered less trained than their male counterparts, a farmer producer organisation (FPO) based in Cuttack is building a strong network of women farmers who are not just equipped with the knowledge to grow crops better but also market them through proper channels, both at open markets and across digital platforms.

- ARABINDA PANDA @Cuttack

The FPO - Prachi Farmer Producer Company Limited - established with support of state-run Odisha Rural Development & Marketing Society (ORMAS) has been making significant strides in empowering women farmers and improving their economic condition. Formed two years back with around 355 women farmers from Kantapada and Niali blocks of the district under the '10K FPO scheme', it has been providing them subsidised seeds, fertilisers and pesticides besides, training in agriculture and more.