Foundation for Development of Rural Value Chains – Empowering Farmers & Artisans

Roots of Prosperity

The Faces of Resilience

Empowering Bharat’s Grassroots Economy

WHO WE ARE

Driving Rural Transformation Through Value Addition

The Foundation for Development of Rural Value Chains (FDRVC) is a Section-8 not-for-profit company established in February 2019 under a Memorandum of Understanding under the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD).

FDRVC functions as a specialized agency to design, incubate and scale producer-owned enterprises (PEs / FPOs) and to develop resilient, market-facing value chains in farm and non-farm sectors with a sustained emphasis on women and tribal producers.

Driving Rural Transformation Through Value Addition

Our Comprehensive Support Model

We drive sustainable growth for rural producers by combining strategic business planning, capacity building, and scalable digital technology.

Market Linkages

Connecting rural producers directly to institutional buyers and digital marketplaces.

Capacity Building & Skill Development

Training and empowering SHGs in business management and professional governance.

Value Chain Development

Designing end-to-end roadmaps to increase the value of rural agricultural and craft products.

Digital Transformation

Deploying smart tools for supply chain transparency and efficient resource management.

Monitoring and Evaluation

An ERP system provides end-to-end visibility of operations.

SOP-based process management

Standardized SOPs streamline processes, improve compliance, and enhance efficiency.

Trusted by Communities

We’ve supported our women-led grassroot enterprises turn local products into national success stories. Join our network and help scale our impact.

FDRVC

Empowering Rural Enterprises with Digital-First Solutions

Our Journey

A Timeline of Purposeful Growth

From a single MoU to 780 FPOs across 17 states –- tracing the milestones that shaped FDRVC impact on rural India.

2019

Foundation Established

FDRVC constituted under an MoU between Ministry of Rural Development and Tata Trusts. Initial mandate: support rural livelihood programs at scale.

2020

Farm Producer Enterprises Established

Multiple women-led Large Scale Producer Companies established across UP, MP, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh, with real-time commodity procurement through D3C digital collection centres.

2021

10K FPO Partnership and Non-Farm Vertical Begins

Selected as a key Implementing Agency under the Government of India Central Sector Scheme for Formation and Promotion of 10,000 FPOs across Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Telangana. Non-Farm PEs are established in Chhattisgarh and UP - starting FDRVC non-farm portfolio of women-led artisan producer companies. Saras Gallery is opened in December.

2022

Scaling Saras and e-Saras

Saras Gallery is scaled to promote Indian heritage of Handloom & Handicraft and connect buyers with rural artisans, weavers, SHGs & federations. An e-commerce portal e-Saras is established to provide a digital storefront for authentic handcrafted products.

2023-24

Scale-Up: 600 New FPOs under 10k FPO Scheme, 10+ Large Scale PEs Established

FDRVC assigned a target of 600 more FPOs across 15 states, with Odisha (64), Jharkhand (60), Karnataka (60), and Assam (59) among the largest allocations. Large scale FPOs are established, bringing the total Large-Scale PEs to 27.

2025

780 PE's/ FPOs, Rs 300+ Cr Payment to Farmers

FDRVC Producer Enterprises and the 10K FPO portfolio have reached 780 PEs/FPOs across 17 states, mobilizing over 8 lakh members and making payments of more than Rs 300 crore to farmers.

📊 By the Numbers

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States Active

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780

Producer Enterprises / FPOs

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8 Lakh+

Farmers Mobilised

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Rs 300+ Cr

Payment to Farmers

Our Partners

🏛️ Ministry of Rural Development, GoI

🌾 State Rural Livelihood Missions

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to common questions about our mission, rural value chains, and how we empower grassroots entrepreneurs.

Support Center

The Foundation for Development of Rural Value Chains (FDRVC) is a joint initiative that supports rural livelihoods. We specifically empower small-scale farmers and women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs) by helping them build professional businesses and high-quality brands.

We provide a "seed-to-market" support system. This includes technical training, setting up processing units, branding and packaging assistance, and connecting local products to large-scale buyers and digital platforms.

You can purchase these products from the Saras Aajeevika Store and eSaras, which are available through various retail partners and e-commerce platforms. By buying these products, you directly support the artisans and farmers associated with FDRVC, ensuring they receive a fair and deserving share of the value.

Yes. we facilitate bulk sourcing and B2B partnerships for companies looking for high-quality, ethically sourced rural products such as spices, grains, and handicrafts.

We provide end-to-end assistance, including legal registration, governance training, business planning, and technical expertise to ensure these companies become self-sustaining and profitable.

We work closely with state rural livelihood missions. Interested groups can reach out via our Support Center Support Center to learn about eligibility and the onboarding process for new value chain projects.