Rani Durgavati FPO: Khel Chand wrote the story of empowerment of farmers in Mandla, a new beginning of rural development
Rani Durgavati FPO has now turned into a powerful mission, which is transforming villages and making farmers self-reliant. The government is giving them full support. With its help, small-scale industries are being encouraged as well as providing new employment opportunities in tribal areas.
A quiet but effective revolution is taking shape on the green land of Mandla, Madhya Pradesh. This is not just a story of farming, but a journey to empower communities, create employment opportunities and inspire. This is the story of more than 300 farmers who together rewrote their future.
At the center of this revolution is Khel Chand ji, who is running his Rani Durgavati FPO in Mandla. His hard work and passion brought other farmers together and created a successful and self-reliant ecosystem with the help of government schemes. Akshay Dubey of Kisan Of India talked to Khel Chand ji about his journey.
Beginning: Small steps, big dreams
Rani Durgavati FPO has now turned into a strong mission, which is bringing change to the villages and making farmers self-reliant. The government is giving them full support. With its help, small scale industries are being encouraged as well as provides new employment opportunities in tribal areas.
How we empower farmers: Khel Chand
1.Training programs: Farmers are trained in modern farming techniques, sustainable practices and entrepreneurship.
2.Financial assistance: Facility of loans and government subsidies, so that farmers can move forward without any financial hindrance.
3.Guaranteed purchase of product: Every crop gets a price, which gives full value to the hard work of the farmers.
4.Small scale industries: From food processing units to traditional handicrafts, farmers make high quality products.
Our key products from farm to market
Khel Chand says that the products made from the hard work and art of our farmers and artisans reflect the heritage of Mandla-
Healthy Millet Cookies: Made from Ragi, Bajra, Jowar, Kodo and Kutki, these cookies are ideal for health conscious people.
Traditional Pickles: Full of freshness and flavour, our pickles give the authentic taste of Indian villages.
Desi Ghee Laddoos: Made with love, these laddoos are full of nutrition and extremely tasty.
Women Empowerment, Change in Lives
More than 120 tribal women are playing an important role in this journey of Khel Chand ji. These women are becoming financially self-reliant and taking their communities forward by making cookies, pickles and handmade products.
How farmers can join our mission
Farmers from 90 villages of Ghughri block can easily join Khel Chand’s initiative:
Local Contact: A dedicated director (DBO) has been appointed for each village cluster, who provides information and connects farmers.
Easy Registration: Farmers can register through their local representative.
Quality Check: Our team conducts regular inspections and helps farmers improve their yield.
Connected to the digital world: Directly from Mandla to your home
Distance is no longer a barrier. Be it Delhi or Mumbai, their products can be ordered from any part of India through the online platform My Store.
Contact us: If farmers want to share information or experiences related to farming with us, then they can do this by calling us on the phone number 9599273766 or by writing an email to [email protected] or by sending your recording. Through Kisan of India, we will convey your message to the people, because we believe that if the farmers are advanced then the country is happy.