FM opens 727-women FPO agri-processing hub in Yadgir; ONDC, q-commerce on tap

Sitharaman inaugurated a 480-tonne/year groundnut processing centre in Karnataka's Yadgir, run by the Baddepalli Women FPO. Peanut butter, oil and snacks will be sold via ONDC, e-commerce and quick-commerce, plugging a 22,500 MT groundnut belt directly into digital retail rails.

— Source publishedThu, 4 Jun, 2026, 20:55 IST·First seen Thu, 4 Jun, 2026, 20:59 IST·Source BL · Consumer & Economy

What happened

NABARD · FM Sitharaman inaugurated a women-led agro-processing centre in Yadgir, Karnataka, run by a 727-member FPO. The 480-tonne groundnut facility will sell

Key facts

  • 727 women members
  • 480 tonnes/year
  • 22,500 MT groundnuts
  • 75% land cultivated

Why this matters

Women-led FPOs with state backing and digital distribution are emerging as bolt-on sourcing assets for D2C food brands seeking traceable, narrative-rich supply.

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