RSA Training Program organised for FPOs from Koraput, Nabarangpur and Malkangiri Districts
In the training program the FPO functionaries were given orientation about those critical aspects required for establishing and managing a successful FPO. Some of the important areas covered during the training are:
Compliance: The role of CEOs in complying all the reporting related matters on or before time is important, that’ll help the FPC in avoiding the high penalties being charged by different regulatory entities. Documentations of all the process related matters required to be done and kept at the FPO office whenever there is an Audit or for own reference. The more an FPO adheres to the policies and procedures, the less/nil will be financial burden in the form of unnecessary penalties on the FPCs.
Marketing: FPO needs to keep track of the season-wise production and that to from what kind of land or nature of land. Monitor the month-wise production and the expenses incurred. FPO needs to work very strategically to understand the demand of their products, tapping the target markets, different modes of promotion and focus on showcasing their produce where footfall is high – product promotion areas like weekly haat, PHCs, etc. The FPO office bearers need to focus on networking with stakeholders and act smart while selecting the partners, traders, input suppliers etc. Other areas explained in the training programs like business expansion, productivity enhancement, resource mobilization (credit linkage) and how critical is the role of CEOs and they got to be proactive enough to guide and push the FPO on growth trajectory.
