Shaping the Future of FPO Ecosystem with Digital Tools
Panel Discussion- What is the Role Digitization can play in FPO Space?
Srikantha Shenoy
As a promoting organisation of FPOs, it troublesome to maintain the pen & paper work to manage FPO business operations. For maintaining the data of shareholders & Compliance especially for a promoting org associated with large number of FPOs, digital tools play a main role
Pratima Harite
Access to technology is necessary to make informed croping decisions especially when farmers are dependent on climate and rain. Digitization models need to some extent be customised and adapt to communities, demographics
SS Bhat
To achieve scale & efficiency- Digital tools are the key. Compliance, data management, Engagement of the members with collective org is made easy through Digitization. Coming from a financial institution, they can also leverage the data basis on which can build the trust of FPO
Roli Pande
While working in an Interface b/w industry & FPO- Transparency is enabled through Digital tools. Also such tools can be leveraged to Track crop practices & schedules. Through enabling market linkages digitally, FPOs can showcase the produce & output partners can plan the Procurement. Confidence building & Continuous Handholding to the FPOs/farmers is the key for the success
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