The government on Friday( 28 February) said it has achieved the target of establishing 10,000 farmer producer organisations (FPOs) under a flagship central scheme.

• The 10,000th FPO, registered in Khagaria district in Bihar, focuses on maize, banana and paddy and was launched recently by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
• The central scheme for Formation and Promotion of 10,000 FPOs" was launched on February 29th 2020 with a budget outlay of Rs 6,865 crore till 2027-28.
•  This achievement not only boosts agricultural productivity and income but also contributes to rural job creation and economic resilience.