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campaigns at the grassroots level to educate farmers about the
               benefits of joining FPOs and the support available to them.
           2.  Market Infrastructure Development: Invest in building
               better market infrastructure, including storage facilities, cold

               chains, and transportation networks, to help FPOs access a
               wider range of markets.
           3.  Seed Quality Assurance: Implement stringent quality control

               measures for seed production and distribution. Promote the
               use of high-yielding and climate-resilient crop varieties.
           4.  Capacity Building: Provide training and capacity-
               building  programs for FPO members,  focusing on modern
               and  sustainable  farming  practices,  financial  literacy,  and

               technology adoption.
           5.  Government Support: The government can play a crucial
               role  by  providing  financial  support,  policy  incentives,

               and  regulatory  reforms  to  promote  FPOs and  address the
               challenges they face.

        By addressing these challenges, FPOs  in India can become  more
        effective in improving the livelihoods of small and marginal farmers

        and contribute  to the overall  growth and sustainability  of the
        agricultural sector in the country.

        In recent years, the resurgence of millet  production in India can
        be attributed  to the emergence of Farmer Producer Organizations

        (FPOs).

        Conclusion

        In conclusion, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) have emerged
        as a driving force behind the revival of millet production in India.
        These organizations  play a multifaceted  role in promoting millet



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