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PRADAN: 5 Lakh Rural Households Cross ₹1 Lakh Income

7 November 20251 min read
AGRICULTURE & RURALPRADAN: 5 LakhRural HouseholdsCross ₹1 LakhIncome7 November 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

A press release of 6 November 2025 from rural development group PRADAN reported that 5 lakh households passed ₹1 lakh annual income in FY 2024-25.

Key facts

  • FPO turnover totals ₹1.2 billion a year.
  • PRADAN and partners work with 2.5 million households.
  • The FPO model fits the 10,000 FPO Scheme, backing pulses, oilseeds, vegetables and orchards.
ProgrammeReach
Own women-led FPOs93
Partner FPOs69
APC producer groups9,609

Approach

  • APC built value chains and widened irrigation and soil moisture work with State governments.
  • Executive Director Saroj Kumar Mahapatra stressed diversifying across farm, off-farm and non-farm income.

Exam angle

  • Full form: Professional Assistance for Development Action.

Test yourself

1. How many rural households did PRADAN say earned over ₹1 lakh annually in FY 2024-25?

PRADAN reported 5 lakh households crossing ₹1 lakh a year.

2. PRADAN's FPO work aligns with which Government of India scheme?

The notes link its FPO model to the 10,000 FPO Scheme.

3. How many producer groups did the PRADAN APC programme reach?

The APC programme worked through 9,609 producer groups covering 8.13 lakh households.

This topic is part of Daily Current Affairs 7 November 2025 (16 topics).

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