Fri Feb 28 15:25:30 UTC 2025: **Karnataka Farmer Producer Organizations Showcase Success at Bengaluru Mela**

Bengaluru, February 28, 2025 – A three-day mela showcasing the success of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in Karnataka concluded today. The event, organized by the Small Farmer’s Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC) in collaboration with the state government, featured over 90 stalls exhibiting a variety of agricultural products.

Agriculture Minister N. Chaluvarayaswamy announced that Karnataka currently boasts 1,472 FPOs with 8.26 lakh farmer shareholders, generating business transactions worth ₹1,073 crore. He highlighted the government’s continued support, noting a ₹21 crore allocation for 486 Amrit FPOs in 2024-25, and further grants of ₹18 lakh (three years) and ₹25 lakh (five years) for operational expenses to FPOs and community-based business organizations respectively.

The mela was praised by buyers as a valuable platform connecting farmers directly with startups, minimizing middleman involvement and promoting agricultural profitability. The displayed goods included millets, coffee, rice, and spices.

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