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Incubating Farmer Producer Companies: The Missing Middle

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Thousands of farmer-producer companies (FPCs) have been registered in India due to national and state policies. Given their resource-constrained environments, most FPCs face myriad challenges and are struggling to become viable. While the policies provide for incubation support for FPCs, the level of support has been inconsistent and inadequate. This paper proposes a framework for classifying FPCs and their differing incubation needs and advocates for a stronger incubation ecosystem for FPCs, moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach. It also suggests prioritising incubation support for an oft-overlooked category of FPCs with the potential for generating remunerative returns.

Source: Vikalpa The Journal for Decision Makers

DOI: 10.1177/02560909241302202

Authors: Richa Govil, Annapurna Neti

Institution: Azim Premji University

Language: English

Topic: Cooperative Studies and Economics

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Zero hunger

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4405217496

FWCI: 0.698

Cites: 5

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10