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IFFCO and FDRVC join forces to strengthen FPOs

21 May 20251 min read
AGRICULTURE & RURALIFFCO and FDRVCjoin forces tostrengthen FPOs21 May 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

IFFCO and the Foundation for Development of Rural Value Chains (FDRVC) teamed up to channel modern farm inputs through farmer producer organisations.

Key facts

  • FDRVC is a Ministry of Rural Development initiative.
  • Coverage: over 800 FPOs, around 10 lakh farmers.
  • IFFCO supplies nano fertilisers, bio-stimulants, specialty fertilisers and organic inputs such as bio-fertilisers and bio-decomposers.
  • FDRVC handles last-mile delivery, farmer education and promotion, and builds FPOs into self-sustaining enterprises.

Significance

  • Promotes sustainable farming and strengthens farmer collectives.

Exam angle

  • Parties: IFFCO and FDRVC.
  • Reach: remote rural areas.

Test yourself

1. IFFCO signed an MoU with FDRVC, which is an initiative of which ministry?

FDRVC is described as a Ministry of Rural Development initiative.

2. Under the IFFCO-FDRVC MoU, about how many farmers are expected to benefit?

The tie-up targets over 800 FPOs and around 10 lakh farmers.

3. Which of these is NOT listed among inputs IFFCO will supply under the FDRVC partnership?

The listed inputs are nano, bio-stimulant, specialty and organic items, not machinery.