13/08/2026
🌱 NCEL at NCDC Workshop for CBBOs & FPOs 🌱
On 12 August 2026, NCEL contributed to the Workshop for Cluster Based Business Organisations (CBBOs) organised by National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) under the Central Sector Scheme for Formation and Promotion of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) at NCDC Head Office, New Delhi.
The workshop was graced by Sh. Chinmay P. Gotmare, Joint Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW), Government of India, as the Chief Guest. Sh. Rohit Gupta, Deputy Managing Director, NCDC, addressed the gathering and emphasised the importance of institutional support, business development, and stronger market linkages for FPOs.
💡 Key focus areas included:
• Capacity building for CBBOs & FPOs
• Sharing best practices across regions
• Business development strategies
• Strengthening market linkages for farmer collectives through NCEL, NCOL and BBSSL
📢 NCEL presented its role as India’s umbrella organisation for cooperative exports, showcasing how it facilitates international market linkages and capacity building for farmer producer organisations.
Through such initiatives, NCEL continues to empower farmers, strengthen cooperative structures, and build pathways for sustainable growth in global markets.