Applications open till 15th July 2025

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Eligibility Criteria

Farmer Producer Companies

Registered under Companies Act between 1 Jan 2018 to 31 Dec 2022

A minimum member base of 300 in plain regions & 100 in hilly regions (HP, Uttarakhand, J&K, Ladakh & North Eastern Region)

CII FPO Excellence award is an initiative to recognize and celebrate the exceptional contributions of Farmer Producer Companies (FPOs) that have made significant strides in enhancing the profitability and livelihoods of their member farmers.

These awards aim to honor FPOs that have implemented self-sustaining business models, fostered entrepreneurship, and empowered farmers to become more resilient and market-driven. By showcasing best practices and innovative approaches, the awards will highlight the transformative role that FPOs can play in strengthening the agricultural value chain.

Recognition for Exemplary FPOs

The CII FPO Excellence Awards will identify and promote exemplary FPOs, offering valuable insights and inspiration to nascent and emerging FPOs.

Encouraging Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing

The CII FPO Excellence Awards will identify and promote exemplary FPOs, offering valuable insights and inspiration to nascent and emerging FPOs.

Empowering FPOs for Lasting Impact

The CII FPO Excellence Awards will identify and promote exemplary FPOs, offering valuable insights and inspiration to nascent and emerging FPOs.
Award Categories

Best FPO Market Linkages

Recognizing FPOs that have successfully established strong and effective market linkages, enabling greater access to buyers and markets for their members.

Best FPO Women Entrepreneurship

Celebrating FPOs that empower women entrepreneurs and enhance their participation and leadership in the agricultural value chain.

Best FPO Value Addition and Branding

Awarding FPOs that have excelled in adding value to their products through innovative processes, branding strategies, and market penetration.

Best FPO Technology Deployment

Acknowledging FPOs that have successfully adopted and integrated cutting-edge technologies to improve productivity, reduce costs, and increase sustainability.

Award Process
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Past FPO Awards Winners

Year

Category

State

Commodity

Category Recognition Name of FPO State Commodity
Technology DeploymentSpecial RecognitionVrishabhavathi Agriculture Farmer Producer Company LtdKarnatakaFruits And Vegetables
Special RecognitionGuru Gangdas Farmer Producer Company LtdMadhya PradeshFruits And Vegetables
WinnerKhaknar Krushi Vikas FpoMadhya PradeshTurmeric, Watermelon
Women LeadershipSpecial RecognitionPrabhavati Farmers Producer Company LtdBiharGoatery
Runner UpKharmer Narmada Women Farmer Producer Company LtdMadhya PradeshCereals, Millets, Oil Seeds
WinnerJatara Mahila Kisan Producer Company LtdMadhya PradeshOil Seeds
Special RecognitionMahila Umang Producers CompanyUttarakhandHoney, Value Added Products
Value AdditionSpecial RecognitionAmrutalayam Farmer Producer Company LtdMaharashtraSeeds
Runner UpBhuamrit Farmer Producer Company LtdUttarakhandFlours, Honey, Jaggery
WinnerGopadma Fed Farmer Producer Company LtdMaharashtraCowdung, Value Added Products From Banana Leafs
Market LinkagesSpecial RecognitionPahadi Utpaad Sawayat SahkaritaUttarakhandHoney, Millets, Spices
Runner UpSami Vistar Farmers Producer Company LtdGujaratSpices
WinnerPonnad Farmer Producer Company LtdKarnatakaCoffee
Special RecognitionBanas Farmers Producer Company LimitedGujaratCoriander, Cumin
Runner UpTrishulii Producer Company LimitedUttarakhandHoney, Millets
WinnerSham Valley Apricot Producer Cooperative LimitedLehCommodity
Brand FocusSpecial RecognitionMayyil Rice Producer Company LimitedKeralaRice
Membership EngagementSpecial RecognitionVelliangiri Uzhavan Producer Company LtdTamil NaduCoconut Oil
Runner UpHim Vikas Self Reliant CooperativeUttarakhandMillets, Pulses, Value Added Products From Banana Leafs
WinnerChorad Farmers Producer Company LimitedGujaratCumin
For more information or to register, please contact

Rashmi Kumari

rashmi.kumari@cii.in

Roli Pande

roli.pande@cii.in