• Dr. Bulla Thirumalesh

Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) have emerged as significant institutions in rural India, particularly in Andhra Pradesh, to enhance farmers' socio-economic conditions. By fostering collective action, these organizations improve access to markets, credit, and technology, thereby playing a crucial role in employment generation. This study examines the features, characteristics, and employment-generating roles of FPOs in Andhra Pradesh. Findings indicate that FPOs contribute significantly to job creation by improving productivity, enabling value addition, and expanding market linkages. However, challenges such as inadequate capital, poor management, and infrastructural gaps hinder their effectiveness. Policy interventions are essential for maximizing the employment potential of FPOs.

Farmer Producer Organizations, Employment Generation, Rural Development, Market Linkages, Andhra Pradesh.

"Role of Farmer-Producer Organizations (FPO’s) in Creating Employment in Andhra Pradesh.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no.516-519, March-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRGU06097.pdf

"Role of Farmer-Producer Organizations (FPO’s) in Creating Employment in Andhra Pradesh.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no. pp516-519, March-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRGU06097.pdf