A National Model for FPO-Led Tribal Enterprise positioning Araku Valley as a replicable institutional model for tribal enterprise and value creation
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About the
SummitEmpowering FPOs with market access, technology, and growth opportunities
The District Administration of Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) District, in collaboration with the Horticulture and Agriculture Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Elets Technomedia, and Samunnati are organising the "Made in Araku – Agri Value Chain & FPO Summit 2026" on 15–16 April 2026 in Visakhapatnam.
This is a first-of-its-kind initiative in the state of Andhra Pradesh, aimed at positioning ASR District as a model for FPO-led tribal enterprise and value chain development. The summit will bring together Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), government departments, financial institutions, agri-industry stakeholders, buyers, exporters, certification agencies and knowledge institutions on a single platform.
Aligned with the Government of India’s flagship scheme to promote 10,000 FPOs, the summit seeks to accelerate capacity building, improve access to markets, and unlock investment opportunities for farmer collectives.
Key Highlights
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30+ Eminent Speakers & 500+ Delegates
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ASR District as a Benchmark For FPO Enterprises
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Buyer–Seller Meet & Market Linkages
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FPO Expo & Product Showcase
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Tech & Digital Integration Sessions
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Investment Opportunities & MoU Signings
Chief Guests
Gummadi Sandhya Rani
Minister for Tribal Welfare
Women and Child Welfare
Government of Andhra Pradesh
Kondapalli Srinivas
Minister for MSME, SERP
NRI Relations & Empowerment
Government of Andhra Pradesh
Kinjarapu Atchannaidu
Minister for Agriculture, Co-Operation, Marketing
Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development & Fisheries
Government of Andhra Pradesh
Programme Chair
Why This Summit Matters
- 10,000 FPOs targeted under Government of India flagship scheme
- 8,000+ FPOs already registered
- 40%+ workforce in agriculture
- 18% GDP contribution from agriculture
- Focus on exports, value addition, and digital agriculture
- FPOs strengthen farmer aggregation and bargaining power
- Enable scale, efficiency, and better incomes
- Central to India’s rural transformation
Key Focus Areas
Market Linkages & Export Promotion
Facilitating buyer connections, export opportunities, and compliance support to improve market access and global competitiveness of FPOs.
Technology & Sustainability
Promoting digital tools like ERP and traceability systems, along with climate-resilient, eco-friendly, and sustainable agricultural practices.
Financing & Investment
Exploring innovative financing models, institutional partnerships, and CSR investments to address credit gaps and support FPO growth.
Value Addition & Processing
Encouraging FPOs to move up the value chain through processing and value-added products to enhance farmer incomes.
Who Should Attend
Government officials and policymakers
Farmer Producer Organisations and Farmer Producer Companies
Agri-tech startups and technology providers
Buyers, exporters, and retail chains
Financial institutions, NBFCs, and investors
NGOs, CSR leaders, and development agencies
Why Attend
Connect with buyers, exporters, and industry leaders
Discover market linkages and funding opportunities
Explore latest agri-tech and digital solutions
Showcase your FPO products and success stories
Expected Outcomes
Strategic MoUs and partnerships between FPOs and buyers
Start Off planting
Enhanced market access and export readiness
Adoption of technology platforms and digital tools
Strengthened institutional collaboration
Positioning ASR as a benchmark district for FPO-led development
Past Speakers
Dr P. Krishnan
Professor and Principal Scientist
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute New Delhi
Government of India
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