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About the award
The CII FPO Excellence Awards

instituted in 2023, highlight best practices and the transformative role of FPOs in strengthening agricultural value chains.

Empowered Farmers

Industry Expertise

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CII FPO Excellence Awards 2026
Market Linkages

Evaluating the effectiveness of FPO in facilitating access to alternate market channels.

Women Member Engagement

Evaluating the degree to which women members engage in leadership roles.

Value Addition & Branding

Evaluating adoption of value addition activities to enhance profitability.

Technology & Sustainability

Evaluating Sustainable Farming Practices & technology adoption.

Registered

Registered under Companies Act 2013

Minimum 3

Minimum 3 financial years of operation completed and max 7 years.

Minimum 300

Minimum 300 active members in plain areas and 100 in hilly and North East region.

47
%

Applications in 2023

142
%

Applications in 2024

150
%

applications in 2025

219
%

overall increase of over

Why Apply?

Registered Company
Must be a formally registered Farmer Producer Company under Indian law.
Innovation Model
Showcase innovative and scalable business models to a wider ecosystem
Credibility
Enhance credibility with buyers, investors, and key stakeholders
Market Linkages
Unlock market linkages, partnerships, and growth opportunities
Learning & Growth
Learn, benchmark, and adopt best practices to scale sustainably
Selection Process
Award Announcement
Application & Documentation Review
Application review & documentation check (pre-screening)
Detailed assessment by a team of 3 -4 assesors
Final Shortlisting
Pre-jury
Jury Meeting
Award Ceremony
Past Winners
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Maharashtra

Gopadma Fed Farmer Producer Company Ltd

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Karnataka

Ponnad Farmer Producer Company

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Leh

Sham Valley Apricot Producer Cooperative Ltd

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Madhya Pradesh

Khaknar Krushi Vikas FPO

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Madhya Pradesh

Jatara Mahila Kisan Producer Company Ltd

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Gujarat

Chorad Farmers Producer Company

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Karnataka

Hungunda Horticulture Farmers Producer Company Ltd

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Tamil Nadu

Kadayampatty Farmer Producer Company Ltd

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Assam

Lekope Majuli Women Farmer Producer Company Ltd

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Uttar Pradesh

Bisauli Green Organic Producer Company Ltd

Testimonials
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Lekope Majuli Women Farmer Producer Company Ltd.

Assam, was recognized under the Women Leadership Category at the CII FPO Excellence Awards 2025 for its strong women-led governance and enterprise management. This recognition has enhanced our credibility, strengthened the confidence of our women leaders, and opened new opportunities for partnerships and access to finance.

Vatan Saini
CEO
Sham Valley Apricot Producer Cooperative Ltd.

Ladakh, was awarded under the Market Linkage Category at the CII FPO Excellence Awards 2023. This recognition strengthened our growth journey, enabling us to secure 57.21 lakh in grant support from the Export-Import Bank of India under the GRID Programme.

Tsering Norboo
President
Gopadma Fed Farmer Producer Company Ltd.

Maharashtra, was honoured with the Value Addition & Branding Award at the CII FPO Excellence Award 2024. This prestigious recognition strengthens our credibility, enhances our brand value, and builds greater trust among farmers, partners, financial institutions, and government agencies.

Rohan D Lokhande
CEO
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