Odisha Internal Workshop
- Ashu Sikri (Unlicensed)
Held March 14 at 330pm
Attendees: Bhabna, Chandan, Ritesh, @Ronali Pradhan (Unlicensed) @Kunal Tiwari (Unlicensed) @Rubesh @sanjeev (Unlicensed) @ashok (Unlicensed)
See meeting minutes
See presentation
Next Steps
Connect on Wed, March 16 to discuss entry point ideas and agenda + logistics for FPO workshop
Notes
Udyog Mitras play a critical role in collecting data and maintaining records at the level of a PG; this is a separate cadre from CRPs; Paid ~1k per month and OLM provides funding for 3 years
GPLF (Gram Panchayat Level Federation) responsible for recruiting, managing and paying Udyog Mitras
SHGs → SHG members form a village/cluster level federation (called a Village Org in Jharkhand) -> CLF members form Gram Panchayat Level Federation (GPLF).
Mandatory for PG member to be in a SHG But their families can also join PGs
Landless farmers can also join
Each district has their own monitoring template which is completed by Udyog Mitras; Odisha team will capture some samples and share
Size of PG varies from 20 to 50; 15 to 20 PGs form a FPC
Lack of trust among farmers that FPO can bring buyers of sufficient volume. Some notable exceptions to this like ORMAS creating a market for mangoes
Areas to focus
Clarify roles and responsibilities of FPO leadership, BOD, members
Data management; OLM is looking for a solution, currently everything is paper-based / manual
Market linkage; FPOs wont see member stickiness until sales happen
Better awareness of govt schemes / programs
OLM and NABARD provide working capital but that amount is not sufficient and FPOs are not really driving sales
FPOs not currently dealing w inputs, farmers are buying direct from local traders