We are thrilled to announce that Udhyami Mahila Producer Company Ltd. (UMPCL) has been honored with the "Chaudhary Charan Singh Kisan Samman" as the Best Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) in Uttar Pradesh for 2024.
The award ceremony was held on 23rd December 2024, during the Kisan Diwas celebrations organized by the Agriculture Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh. Honorable Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath Ji presented the First Prize, which included a citation and ₹1 Lakh prize money, to the President of UMPCL in the presence of dignitaries, including Agriculture and allied department ministers.
Empowering Women Farmers
UMPCL, promoted by Trust Community Livelihoods (TCL) under the Sujalam Sufalam Project, supported by Tata Trusts, is a beacon of hope for women farmers in the Bahraich district.
1. Women farmers were initially organized into Self-Help Groups (SHGs), which later federated into Ekta Mahila Sewa Mandal.
2. UMPCL was formally registered in November 2021 as a Farmer Producer Company to scale operations and expand membership to all marginal women farmers in the region.
3. Today, UMPCL has 1,676 active members, all of whom benefit from its initiatives in agriculture, processing, marketing, and services.
Key Activities of UMPCL
UMPCL has diversified its operations to support its members comprehensively:
1. Input Supply
a). Supplies seeds, fertilizers, micro-nutrients, bio-inputs, and cattle feed through collaborations with reputed companies like IFFCO, YARA, Bayer, and T-Stanes.
2. Output Marketing
a). Procures wheat, maize, potatoes, and vegetables directly from farmers, ensuring better price realization.
b). Bulk sales are made to ITC, mandi buyers, and other bulk consumers.
3. Processing
a). Operates a dal mill, processing pulses into retail-ready products.
b). Produces goat feed, using maize and by-products from the dal mill, addressing a significant gap in the market.
4. Services
a). Offers affordable tractor and farm equipment rentals under the Government’s Farmer Service Centre scheme.
1. Retail Marketing
a). Runs retail outlets branded as “Apni Dukan”, selling vegetables and agro-produce like zinc bio-fortified wheat flour, pulses, oils, and spices.
2. Export Initiatives
a). Exports maize to neighbouring Nepal, opening new opportunities for growth and market expansion.
Financial Achievements
Since its inception, UMPCL has shown remarkable growth:
a). Achieved a turnover of ₹1.8 crore in 2023-24.
b). Secured financial support with a ₹50 lakh cash credit limit from Axis Bank.
Why UMPCL Stands Out
UMPCL was selected as the Best FPO from a pool of 576 FPOs registered on the FPO Shakti Portal. The Agriculture Department of Uttar Pradesh evaluated it based on:
a). Innovative and diversified business activities.
b). Robust financial performance.
c). Significant outreach and impact on women farmers.
This award highlights UMPCL's dedication to transforming rural livelihoods and empowering women farmers.
Join Us in Celebrating
This milestone is a testament to the hard work and vision of UMPCL’s members, staff, and partners. Together, we are shaping a brighter future for women farmers in Uttar Pradesh.
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