Factors Influencing the Role Performance of Board of Directors of Selected Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) in Telangana State, India

Abstract

The Board of Directors (BoDs) play a crucial role in the functioning of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), acting as essential intermediaries between farmers and institutional or governmental stakeholders. Their responsibilities are varied and intricate, encompassing planning and registration, procurement, processing, marketing, and interaction with financial institutions and government departments. The present study was conducted on Board of Directors of NABARD promoted FPOs in Telangana state. The samples were selected randomly from mixed FPOs and women FPOs i.e., 60 men BoDs and 60 women BoDs from mixed FPOs and 60 women BoDs from women FPOs. Thus constituting to sample of 180 respondents. The chi-square analysis determined that there was a significant difference in the impact of administrative, education and family support variables on the roles of BoDs. Hence, NABARD should consider some of family sensitization programs, economic literacy trainings, and the empowerment programmes for women to enhance the effectiveness and participation of both women and men BoDs in FPO activities.