Factors Contributing to Success and Sustainability of Farms Produce Promotion Society (FAPRO)

The present research study was conducted in Farms Produce Promotion Society (FAPRO) in Hoshiarpur of Punjab. The data were collected from the 90 members and the ten officials of the organisation. The study revealed that the most important factors contributing to success in the organisation were adoption of improved technology and modern infrastructure, well established links with market, certification of the produce and access to credit facilities. The study showed that the numbers of members, villages covered, outlets, activities undertaken were continuously increasing in the organisation. The days of employment generated and annual turnover was also rising over the years. Thus, it can be inferred that the organisations are sustainable and are still continuously growing.