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Dal Lake Lotus Stem FPO
Changing Fortunes of Farmers
Mohammad Abbas Bhat
Managing Director, Lotus Stem FPO
Our ancestors were into the done, we dispatched two
work of lotus stem cultivation. consignments to Dubai. It
I started doing this work after directly benefitted us as there’s
failing to get a job. I thought, no middleman in the process. As
“Why don't we do something a result, more and more farmers
of our own and become self- joined us. Presently, 250 farmers
employed”. Thereafter, I decided are associated with us. Ever since
to establish a Lotus Stem FPO. It we started exporting to Dubai,
was clear to me that through this our profits are increasing. This
FPO we could be self-employed. has motivated more farmers to
Besides, we would be able to show inclination towards us. By
provide some benefits to our the next year, our target is to
farmer brothers as well. bring 1,000-1,500 farmers into our
After getting the registration fold.
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