30 lakh farmers come on board Centre’s FPO scheme to boost earnings. Around 40 per cent of them are women. FPOs are now conducting business worth thousands of crores in the agricultural sector. The scheme was launched with a budget outlay of Rs 6,865 crore till 2027-28. Since the launch of the scheme, Rs 254.4 crore in equity grants has been released to 4,761 F POs and credit guarantee cover worth Rs 453 crore has been issued to 1,900 FPO’s. The 10,000th FPO has been registered in Bihar and focuses on maize, banana, and paddy. For confidential support call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or see www.samaritans.org for details. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255 or visit www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
