Registration certificate available
Retrieve, laminate and file the original copy of the registration certificate in the "statutory records file" at the main office
4 FPOs Need Improvement
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Is the registration certificate displayed in office
Laminate & display a copy of the registration certificate in the main office
4 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Does the FPO file its returns with the relevant agency regularly? (MCA/DCO)
Ensure returns are filed for the last 3 finanacial years with the relevant authority along with penalty (if applicable)
4 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Is the FPO under any notice for non-filing of returns?
Enture pending returns are filed with relevant authority and penalty (if levied) are paid.
30 May 2026
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By laws/AoA-MoA copy available
Original copy of by laws or AoA-MoA to be filed in the "statutory records file" at the main office. Scan & store digital copies, share a set with the BoD and Auditor
4 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Membership forms available
Copies of Membership form should be present at the main office ; filled membership forms should be filed separately in the 'statutory member record file' at the main office
5 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Membership receipts available (fees & share capital)
Print a triplicate receipt book where original copy-member, duplicate copy-accounts filing, triplicate copy- 'statutory member record file'
5 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Member data available -farmer details, land, production data etc (compiled from forms)
This should be maintained as a Membership database physical register in the main office as well as in an excel sheet in the office system
6 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Share certificates issued
Issue share certificates if not issued already and file in the 'statutory member record file' at the main office
11 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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FPO level acknowledgement of share capital certificates
This acknowledgement has to maintained in the Membership database physical register
8 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Equal or more than 50% active shareholding members
7 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Does the BoD follow tenure rotation rules (tenure/director = 3 years with 1/3rd Board retiring every year)
4 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Does the BoD meet at least once a month ?
Ensure the Board of Directors meet at least once in a month on a fixed day in the month (e.g. 3rd Friday of the month)
4 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Do BoD meetings follow quorum? (at least 50% attendance)
Ensure all board meetings are conducted only when at least 50% (MACS FPO) of the Directors are present
4 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Are BoD meetings documented?
Ensure all Board meetings for the next 6-8 months are documented properly in a separate register (only used for this purpose)
4 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Is monthly financial update of the FPO shared in the BoD meeting?
4 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Does the board sanction annual budget and business plan of the FPO?
5 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Are the members organized into FPGs?
Organize the members into FPGs or Palle Sanghas
5 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Is monthly financial update of the FPO shared in the FPG meeting?
Summary of receipt & payments (previous month) shared during FPG meetings
6 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Are the BoD meeting minutes shared in FPG meetings?
Ensure summary of key decisions taken during BoD meeting (previous month) are shared during FPG meetings
7 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Does each FPG has one or two leaders?
Identify & designate 2 leaders in FPGs
4 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Are FPG meeting minutes compiled and discussed in Board meetings every month?
Ensure FPG leaders share summary (key points) of FPG meetings , concerned Director compiles and shares this during BoD meeting
4 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Do all members undergo at least one round of member education w.r.t cooperative principles, roles and responsibilities etc in a year?
Ensure member eductation sesssions are held at regular frequency
8 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Did the BoD members and staff of FPO undergo any training in the last two years? (w.r.t governance, business plan, accounting, quality management etc)
Ensure staff and BoD undergo comprehensive training on different aspects of FPO operations
5 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Does the FPO conducts its AGM every year?
Conduct AGM for FY 25-26 before 30 September , 2026
5 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Does the FPO distribute patronage bonus to its members every year?
A portion of the net profits (after financial audit) earned each year should be distributed as patronage bonus to the members based on decision taken by board of directors
14 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Does the FPO prepare an Annual Report every year to be shared during AGM?
Prepare an anuual activity report for the FPO for the FY 25-26 before the AGM
6 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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CEO
Ensure FPO has a suitable candidate as full-time CEO
8 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Accountant
Ensure FPO has a suitable candidate as an accountant
4 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Procurement Coordinator
Hire if required as per scale of operations and budget availability
11 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Processing In charge
Hire if required as per scale of operations and budget availability
15 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Warehouse in charge
Hire if required as per scale of operations and budget availability
13 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Marketing Person
Hire if required as per scale of operations and budget availability
12 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Others
An other business opportunities based on local context
7 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Does the FPO pay the salaries of its staff? (at least one)
Strengthen FPO businesses to generate adequate revenue & margins, sufficient for paying salaries of its staff & other overheads
5 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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PAN
Usually issued at the time of registration, apply in case FPO does not have already
4 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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TAN
Usually issued at the time of registration, apply in case FPO does not have already
12 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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GST No.
Apply in case FPO does not have already
7 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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FSSAI (Manufactures & Processing)
Apply in case FPO does not have already
8 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Metrology
Apply in case FPO does not have already
15 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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AMC Trade Licence
Apply in case FPO does not have already
14 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Professional Tax
Apply in case FPO does not have already
15 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Seeds Licence
Apply in case FPO does not have already
13 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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NSC (If available)
Apply in case FPO does not have already
15 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Fertilizer Retail License
Apply in case FPO does not have already
13 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Panchayat / Municipal approval for input shop
Apply in case FPO does not have already
13 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Is an Asset Register maintained?
Make sure FPO maintains an updated asset register in the required format
8 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Warehouse / Godown
Lease if required
10 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Destoner
Purchase if required & not already owned
14 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Grader
Purchase if required & not already owned
12 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Dehuller/Mill
Purchase if required & not already owned
14 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Oil expeller
Purchase if required & not already owned
15 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Pulveriser
Purchase if required & not already owned
15 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Packing machine
Purchase if required & not already owned
12 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Moisture meters
Purchase if required & not already owned
14 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Grading tables
Purchase if required & not already owned
12 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Pallets, crates
Purchase if required & not already owned
12 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Sewing machine
Purchase if required & not already owned
15 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Small commercial vehicle
Purchase if required & not already owned
15 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Office furniture
Purchase if required & not already owned
5 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Laptops
Purchase if required & not already owned
8 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Attendance register
Put in place, ensure it is maintained properly & is up-to date
5 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Board Meeting Minutes Register
Put in place, ensure it is maintained properly & is up-to date
5 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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General Body Meeting Register
Put in place, ensure it is maintained properly & is up-to date
5 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Wages Register
Put in place, ensure it is maintained properly & is up-to date
6 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Staff Salaries register
Put in place, ensure it is maintained properly & is up-to date
5 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Any accounting software used Tally, Zoho, SAP, others)
Put in place, ensure it is maintained properly & is up-to date
11 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Purchase Bills
Put in place, ensure it is maintained properly & is up-to date
6 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Purchase Register
Put in place, ensure it is maintained properly & is up-to date
6 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Payments Vouchers
Put in place, ensure it is maintained properly & is up-to date
6 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Sales Invoices
Put in place, ensure it is maintained properly & is up-to date
7 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Sales Register
Put in place, ensure it is maintained properly & is up-to date
6 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Receipt Vouchers
Put in place, ensure it is maintained properly & is up-to date
6 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Stock Register
Put in place, ensure it is maintained properly & is up-to date
5 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Cash Book
Put in place, ensure it is maintained properly & is up-to date
5 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Bank Book
Put in place, ensure it is maintained properly & is up-to date
5 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Batch reports
Put in place, ensure it is maintained properly & is up-to date
10 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Bank statement file
Put in place, ensure it is maintained properly & is up-to date
5 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Annual financial audit
Ensure auit is complete for FY 25-26 before August 2026
5 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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ITR report
Ensure ITR is complete for FY 25-26 before the deadline (October end)
11 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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GST Filing
Ensure GST returns are filed every month
8 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Bank reconciliation
Ensure it is done every month & separate file is maintained
10 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Has the FPO availed credit from financial institutions?
Avail first line of credit (if not availed already)-Cash credit limit/working capital loan from NBFCs, Banks
13 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Is there an active loan?
12 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Has the FPO defaulted on any loan?
30 May 2026
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Sale of seed
Plan to strenghen local seed systems, establishing end to end supply chain for diverse seed -Seed Centres
11 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Farm tools and equipment rental services
Agriculture Service Centres
13 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Farm tools and equipment sales
Agriculture Service Centres
11 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Sale of fertilizers and pesticides
Not encouraged, pesticides should not be sold, can sell certain fertilizers at the most
1 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Sale of farm consumables (tarpaulins, drip, fish nets etc)
Agriculture Service Centres
7 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Sale of bio- inputs
Bio Input Resource Centres
13 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Sale of animal feed
Bio Input Resource Centres
12 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Other inputs
Bio Input Resource Centres
12 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Aggregation and sales of members' produce -food crops eg cereals, oilseeds, pulses etc
Plan for bulk & retail sales of agri-produce based on variety, volumes & market demand
15 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Aggregation and sales of members' produce -high value crops eg spices, coffee, cashew, pepper etc
Plan for bulk & retail sales of agri-produce based on variety, volumes & market demand
14 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Aggregation and sales of members' produce -fresh products eg milk, eggs, vegetables, animals for meat etc
Plan for fresh value chains based on local potential and access to required infrastructure- collection centres, chilling units etc
15 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Aggregation and sales of members' produce -value added products eg oils, flours, pre-mixes, snacks, honey etc
Plan for business in value added products based on local potential and processing infrastructure
15 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Onward lending to farmers (farm, livelihood credit)
Plan for this like a specialized loan instrument targeted at NRM, farm development activities, monitor utilization end to end
13 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Others
An other business opportunities based on local context
13 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Local markets
Evolve business strategy to tap this channel- products, packaging, price point, customer segments, sales & distribution, point of sales etc
11 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Input shops/outlets
Plan for setting up Seed Centres, Agri Service Centres, Bio-input resource centres, these can be manged by individual entrepreneurs backstopped by FPOs
12 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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FPO partners
Plan to work with other FPOs, buying and selling activities
13 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Corporate/Bulk buyers
Plan to target bulk buyers-traders, organized players in FMCG , bulk refers to >10 MT or one truckload
12 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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E-commerce, Digital marketing
Plan for retail (listing on the platform) or bulk sales to e-commerce companies
14 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Own brand
Plan for own brand or whitelabelling for other brands
15 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Participatory planning exercises conducted with members to understand crop systems, seasonality, requirement for services etc
To be conducted as part of FPG meetings or as special exercises 4 times every year -before and after the two seasons-Kharif & Rabi
9 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Farm level sowing data for farmer members is collected before every season
Data collected in FPGs to be compiled and shared 15 days prior to start of sowing every season
13 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Annual business planning
To be prepared by March every year for the next financial year, the time window coincides with the start of the main agriculture season. This should be approved by BoD
11 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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Procurement committee
A sub committee comprising of FPO leaders should be set up, responsible for meeting volume , quality and price targets with respect to the procurment plan
11 FPOs Need Improvement
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30 May 2026
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