Government Achieves Milestone of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations Registered Across the Country

**Policy Summary: Formation and Promotion of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)** **Overview** The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has reached a significant milestone in its Central Sector Scheme for the “Formation and Promotion of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs).” As of March 1, 2026, the government has successfully registered 10,000 FPOs across India. **Key Metrics and Data Points** * **Total FPOs Registered:** 10,000 (as of March 1, 2026). * **Women-Led FPOs:** 1,175 FPOs are registered with 100% women membership. * **Women Farmer Enrollment:** 23.55 lakh women farmers are registered nationwide under the scheme. **Official Source and Context** The data was formally presented by Shri Bhagirath Choudhary, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, in a written response to the Lok Sabha on March 17, 2026. **Administrative Details** * **Release ID:** 2241415 * **Originating Authority:** PIB Delhi, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare * **Reference Codes:** RC/MS/DK

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