Murhu Nari Shakti Kisan Producer Company Limited (MNSKPCL) Honoured as Joint Winner – FPO of the Year (Large) at the FPO Impact Awards 2025
Khunti: Murhu Nari Shakti Kisan Producer Company Limited (MNSKPCL), a women-led Farmer Producer Company from Khunti district, Jharkhand, has been awarded the prestigious FPO of the Year – Large (Joint Winner) at the FPO Impact Awards 2025, organised by ACCESS Development Services during the Livelihoods India Summit 2025 in New Delhi.
The award ceremony took place on 4th December 2025, in the presence of national-level institutions, sector experts, civil society organisations, and distinguished members of the jury. The award was presented by NABARD Chairman Shaji K.V.
ACCESS Development Services commended MNSKPCL for its extraordinary performance, strong governance systems, and transformative contribution to livelihood enhancement for tribal farmers.
MNSKPCL – Empowering Tribal Women Farmers in Jharkhand
Murhu Nari Shakti Kisan Producer Company Limited (MNSKPCL), a pioneering women-led Farmer Producer Organization from Murhu Block, Khunti District, continues to strengthen its role in transforming rural tribal livelihoods in Jharkhand. Founded on 5th March 2018, the FPO was promoted by Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK) under the CInI Lakhpati Kisan™ Smart Village initiative, with a vision to uplift tribal women through collective enterprise and sustainable farming.
A Strong Farmer-Owned Institution
Since its inception, MNSKPCL has grown into a robust community-owned enterprise representing:
3,766 Women Shareholder Members
7,425+ Registered Farmers
99 Producer Groups across Murhu Block
Cumulative Turnover: ₹20.62 Crore
FY 2024–25 Turnover: ₹4.58 Crore with ₹22.7 Lakh Profit
The FPO has become a key pillar of rural development—enhancing farmer incomes, strengthening local enterprises, and improving market access for small and marginal tribal farmers.
Mission & Vision
Mission:
To enhance farmer productivity and profitability through quality inputs, advanced technologies, value addition, and sustainable cropping practices, supported by strong market linkages.
Vision:
To build a self-sustaining, women-led rural ecosystem that strengthens agricultural value chains, diversifies livelihoods, and improves the overall quality of life in tribal communities.
Core Values:
Equality | Duty | Passion | Honesty | Sustainability | Development | Wealth through Value Addition
Strength from Our Land – What MNSKPCL Produces
MNSKPCL aggregates and markets a diverse range of agricultural and livestock products, including:
Cereals & Pulses
Vegetables & Fruits (Tomato, Chilli, Cabbage, Watermelon, Garden Pea, etc.)
Improved Goat Bucks & Goatery Services
Poultry & Eggs
Tamworth & Desi Breed Pigs
Indian Major Carp (IMC) Fish
Through efficient input delivery, technical advisory services, and aggregation systems, farmers now access high-quality seeds, timely inputs, fair pricing, and profitable markets.
Value Addition & Livelihood Diversification
1. Lac Handicrafts – Tradition Meets Innovation
Supported by ONGC Foundation through CInI and facilitated by NBJK, MNSKPCL has empowered trained women artisans to produce eco-friendly lac jewellery and decorative items. Lac harvested from Kusum, Ber, and Palash hosts is processed into Seedlac, Shellac, and handcrafted products that are gaining nationwide popularity.
2. Finger Millet (Ragi) Value Chain – Kode Madua
Supported by World Resources Institute (WRI India) and CInI under the JHARVEER programme, MNSKPCL established a solar-powered Ragi Processing Unit.
Key Achievements:
2,000+ farmers benefitting through MSP-based procurement
End-to-end advanced processing (cleaning, destoning, dehulling, pulverising, hygienic packaging)
Nutritious, gluten-free Ragi flour now reaching institutional markets
Entrepreneurship for Rural Economic Strengthening
MNSKPCL nurtures and supports rural micro-entrepreneurs who ensure timely access to quality inputs and services across the value chain:
09 Polyhouse Entrepreneurs – Soilless saplings
05 Brood Lac Entrepreneurs – Kusumi strain brood lac
02 Goatery Entrepreneurs – Veterinary support
17 Pig Rearing Entrepreneurs – Improved piglets
05 Fish Farming Entrepreneurs – Fingerlings
02 Poultry Mother Units – 21-day-old chicks (Sonali breed)
These enterprises have significantly strengthened local service delivery and boosted the rural economy.
Information Shared by CEO
According to information given by Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Divya Swaroop, the continuous growth of MNSKPCL reflects the determination of tribal women farmers, the strong governance of the FPO, and the dedicated support from NBJK, CInI, and institutional partners. She reaffirmed MNSKPCL’s commitment to scaling value chains, promoting women’s leadership, and creating sustainable rural prosperity.
