Leveraging FPOs for Women’s Livelihoods
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Summary
Women play a crucial role in agricultural value chains but often have limited access to markets, services, and decision-making within farmer producer organisations. This study examines whether women-centric FPOs deliver better outcomes for women members compared to mixed-gender FPOs, drawing on primary data from across four FPOs in Uttar Pradesh. Results show that women in women-centric FPOs report significantly higher social empowerment and composite index scores. However, income improvements,
Key Facts
Type Research
Source Economic and Political Weekly
Published Sunday, 8 March 2026
Affected Population ~150 million farming households, 42% of workforce
Key Numbers
Agri budget: Rs 1.52 lakh crore (2025-26)
MSP for 23 crops
PM-KISAN: Rs 6,000/year to 9 crore farmers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right