Training Programme on Formation and Management of Farmers Interest Groups
Training Programme on Formation and Management of Farmers Interest Groups
Date: August 17, 2026
Time: 10:30 am
Location: KVK Premises
Event Details:
1. Conducted on-campus training programme on formation and management of Farmers Interest Groups (FIGs) for farmers and farm women at the KVK premises.
2. Created awareness among the participants on the importance, objectives and benefits of forming Farmers Interest Groups for collective action and strengthening farming activities.
3. Delivered a lecture on formation, registration, group structure, leadership and effective management of Farmers Interest Groups.
4. Discussed the importance of collective input procurement, adoption of improved technologies, knowledge sharing, value addition, collective marketing and better market linkages through FIGs.
5. The participants were sensitized on group dynamics, record maintenance, financial management, decision-making and sustainable functioning of Farmers Interest Groups.