Transforming Rural India Through Sustainable Value Chains
A Section-8 not-for-profit company established under an MoU between the Ministry of Rural Development and Tata Trusts — building resilient, market-facing enterprises for women and tribal producers.
Purpose-Built for Rural Transformation
The Foundation for Development of Rural Value Chains (FDRVC) is a Section-8 not-for-profit company established in February 2019 under a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) and Tata Trusts.
FDRVC functions as a specialized agency to design, incubate and scale producer-owned enterprises (PEs / FPOs) and to develop resilient, market-facing value chains in farm and non-farm sectors with a sustained emphasis on women and tribal producers.
Est. February 2019 · Section-8 Company
Three-Step Model to Economic Empowerment
Gap Analysis & DPR
Value-addition gap studies are conducted followed by preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for each cluster.
Implementation & Training
Projects are implemented by converging institutional initiatives and conducting capacity-building and business management training, prioritising technology and quality.
Monitoring & Evaluation
The entire process is continuously monitored and evaluated through ERP by designated staff, ensuring transparency and accountability.
At a Glance
Mission
To transform the economic potential of rural India by supporting the establishment of Producer Enterprises around valuable, sustainable, and inclusive value chains.
Vision
To build sustainable, inclusive, and resilient rural economies by empowering women-led and community-owned enterprises, strengthening value chains, and fostering social and economic equity across India.
Geographical Presence Across India
The program has an extensive geographical footprint across 16 states, where a total of 27 Producer Companies have been incorporated.
Farm Producer Companies
Women-led Mahila Kisan Producer Companies across multiple states
Non-Farm Producer Companies
Artisan enterprises in handloom, handicraft, and food processing
Poultry Producer Companies
Community-owned poultry enterprises for livelihood diversification
Empowering Women & Marginal Farmers
We exclusively work with women farmers under the category of small and marginal to ensure equal access to opportunities, resources, and decision-making.
Through training and capacity building of the Board of Directors and members of Producer Companies and FPOs, their voice in planning and implementation processes is strengthened.
Digital Commodity Collection Centre (D3C)
The building block innovated by FDRVC for the Producer Enterprise business model offers an end-to-end digital solution to strengthen transparency, efficiency, and trust in rural value chains.
- Bluetooth-enabled weighing machine and moisture meter
- Hand-held digital device connected to ERP-based processing system
- Real-time recording of weight, moisture level, price, and farmer details
- Reduces manual intervention and possibility of manipulation
Processing Units Established
| State | District | Commodity |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | Badauni | Wheat |
| Rajasthan | Hadoti | Oil Extraction |
| Madhya Pradesh | Baigachack | Millet |
| Madhya Pradesh | Singdev | Millet |
| Chhattisgarh | Swarnapaj | Pulses |
| Uttar Pradesh | Jhalkari Bai | Pulses & Groundnut |
Partner with Us to Transform Rural India
Whether you are a government body, CSR partner, knowledge institution, or philanthropic organisation — there is a place for you in FDRVC's mission.
