31/10/2025
JKDCUL Organises Awareness-cum-Training Camp at KVK Rajouri for CEOs and Directors of Farmer Producer Organisations
Press Release:
Rajouri, October 31: The Jammu and Kashmir Dairy Cooperative Union Limited (JKDCUL), acting as the Cluster-Based Business Organisation (CBBO) for Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), organised an Awareness-cum-Training Camp at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Rajouri for Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and Board of Directors of FPOs from Rajouri district.
The programme aimed to enhance the managerial and organisational capacities of FPOs, promote cooperative principles, and encourage membership expansion to strengthen farmer collectives. The Farmer Producer Organisations supported by NABARD and NCDC actively participated in the event.
During the session, Vikrant Dogra, Chairman, Jammu & Kashmir Dairy Federation Cooperative Ltd, and Chairman, UNNATI, along with Sunil Choudhary from JKDCUL (CBBO), Dr. Arvind Isher, Chief Scientist and Head, KVK Rajouri, and Farooq Inqlabi, Abdul Qayoom, and Sajad Ahmed representing various FPOs, shared valuable insights on strengthening FPOs through improved governance, capacity building, and market linkages.
In addition, the Assistant Registrar, Cooperative Department Rajouri, and Supervisors of the Cooperative Department also delivered lectures, highlighting the vital role of cooperative institutions in supporting Farmer Producer Organisations and guiding them towards self-reliance and sustainable growth.
Addressing the gathering, Vikrant Dogra emphasised that FPOs should focus on increasing membership, ensuring transparency, and fostering collective participation to achieve long-term sustainability. He underscored the importance of cooperation, innovation, and accountability in enhancing productivity and improving the socio-economic conditions of farmers.
In his concluding remarks, Vikrant Dogra extended special thanks to Rajesh Verma (Chief Agriculture Officer, Rajouri), Chander Baradwaj (District Development Manager, NABARD), and Dr. Arvind Isher (Chief Scientist and Head, KVK Rajouri) for their continuous guidance, technical support, and cooperation in promoting farmer-oriented initiatives and strengthening the FPO movement in Rajouri district.
The event concluded with an interactive session where participants discussed operational challenges and explored strategies to improve coordination among farmers, cooperatives, and government departments.
The training camp was highly appreciated by participants and recognised as a significant initiative by JKDCUL (CBBO) towards empowering Farmer Producer Organisations supported by NABARD and NCDC and promoting sustainable rural livelihoods in Rajouri district.
Press Chamber of India