Someshwarnath Kisan Utpadak Sangathan Sahkari Samiti Limited (SKUSSSL), supported by National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) is registered under the Bihar Self-Supporting Cooperative Societies Act 1996, in Sangrampur block of East Champaran district of Bihar. SKUSSSL has united 1000 village level farmers to bring a change in their lives by ensuring fair price for their products and ensuring access to modern farm machinery and digital payment services.
The Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) is promoted by Kaushalya Foundation and has been registered on 22 Feb 2022. In SKUSSSL the work roles are divided amongst various suitable teams to ensure smooth functioning of the FPO. Amongst the 1000 farmers which came together, 485 are women farmers.
Major interventions include mobilizing 1000 farmers and receiving an equity grant of 5 lakhs from Govt. of India.
FPO conducted several direct meetings between scientists and farmers for awareness about various new technologies for the betterment in their produce.
1000 Farmers have been mobilized.
1st installment of equity grant of 5 Lakh has been received.
Digital payment services is made available to the farmers.
Farm Machinery Bank has been established by the FPO with the support of Govt. of Bihar which provides modern agricultural machines and tools such as tractors, ripper, thresher, rotary tiller, etc. which the farmers can borrow at minimum rates.
In the FY 2021–22, FPO did a business of INR 10,26,866 providing righteous price to the farmers for their produce.
In FY 2022–23, FPO did a business of INR 22,31,619.
In 1st quarter of FY 2023–24, FPO did a business of INR 40,38,338.
25 women farmers have been trained on mushroom production to become self-independent.
25 farmers have been trained by ICAR-RCER for wheat and paddy seed production.
Business Projection
Success Mantra
By fostering a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing, the FPO creates a platform for farmers to thrive, ensuring a sustainable future for agriculture and a stronger bond within the community.
Future Plan
Looking ahead, SKUSSSL ‘s future plans include
Setting up seed processing plant to make a significant image in seed production sector.
Setting up a warehouse for storage of produce of farmers.
Name and Contact Number
For more information, please contact:
• FPO Chairman : Mrs. Tetar Devi (9801987994)
• CBBO Point of contact : Mr. Avinash Kumar (8051997288)
