Foundation for Development of Rural Value Chains – Empowering Farmers & Artisans

Empowering Bharat’s Grassroots Economy

Roots of Prosperity

The Faces of Resilience

Rural Roots, Global Reach

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Our Comprehensive Support Model

We drive sustainable growth for rural producers by combining strategic business planning, modern branding, and scalable digital technology.

Market Linkages

Connecting rural producers directly to institutional buyers and digital marketplaces.

Capacity Building & Skill Development

Training and empowering SHGs in business management and professional governance.

Value Chain Development

Designing end-to-end roadmaps to increase the value of rural agricultural and craft products.

Digital Transformation

Deploying smart tools for supply chain transparency and efficient resource management.

Focus Area

Empowering Producer Companies through technical and investment support.

Origin

Non-profit FDRVC builds sustainable livelihoods through large-scale producer companies.

FDRVC

Empowering Rural Enterprises with Digital-First Solutions

Our Journey

A Decade of Purposeful Growth

From a single MoU to 755 FPOs across 15 states -- tracing the milestones that shaped FDRVC impact on rural India.

2019

Foundation Established

FDRVC constituted under an MoU between Ministry of Rural Development and Tata Trusts. Initial mandate: support rural livelihood programs at scale.

2020

10K FPO Partnership Begins

Selected as a key Implementing Agency under the Government of India Central Sector Scheme for Formation and Promotion of 10,000 FPOs across Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Telangana.

2021

Farm Producer Companies Established

Multiple women-led Mahila Kisan Producer Companies established across UP, MP, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh, with real-time commodity procurement through D3C digital collection centres.

2022

Non-Farm Enterprises Launched

Meghloom Eri WPCL (Meghalaya) and Sahajsut MKBPCL (Chhattisgarh) incorporated, expanding FDRVC non-farm portfolio of women-led artisan producer companies.

2022-23

Scale-Up: 600 New FPOs

FDRVC assigned a target of 600 more FPOs across 17 states, with Odisha (64), Jharkhand (60), Karnataka (60), and Assam (59) among the largest allocations.

2025

755 FPOs, Rs 175 Cr Revenue

FDRVC 10K FPO portfolio reaches 755 FPOs across 15 states, mobilising over 6.54 lakh farmers and generating Rs 452 crore in business revenue.

📊 By the Numbers

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States Active

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755

FPOs Formed

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6.54 Lakh+

Farmers Mobilised

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Rs 452 Cr

Business Revenue

Our Partners

🏛️ Ministry of Rural Development, GoI

🌱 Tata Trusts

🌾 NABARD and State Rural Livelihood Missions

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to common questions about our mission, rural value chains, and how we empower grassroots entrepreneurs.

Support Center

The Foundation for Development of Rural Value Chains (FDRVC) is a joint initiative that supports rural livelihoods. We specifically empower small-scale farmers and women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs) by helping them build professional businesses and high-quality brands.

We provide a "seed-to-market" support system. This includes technical training, setting up processing units, branding and packaging assistance, and connecting local products to large-scale buyers and digital platforms.

You can purchase these products from the Saras Aajeevika Store and eSaras, which are available through various retail partners and e-commerce platforms. By buying these products, you directly support the artisans and farmers associated with FDRVC, ensuring they receive a fair and deserving share of the value.

Yes. we facilitate bulk sourcing and B2B partnerships for companies looking for high-quality, ethically sourced rural products such as spices, grains, and handicrafts.

We provide end-to-end assistance, including legal registration, governance training, business planning, and technical expertise to ensure these companies become self-sustaining and profitable.

We work closely with state rural livelihood missions. Interested groups can reach out via our Support Center Support Center to learn about eligibility and the onboarding process for new value chain projects.