International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
Sajina, PK Maurya, B Saha and Nirdesh

abstract
The present study, investigates the performance of FPOs in Tripura. It was carried out by taking 5 Farmer Producer Organisations of Tripura viz., Satadol Fish Farmer Producer Company (SFFPCL), Bagma Agri. Producer Company Limited, Chauddadevta Organic Producer Company Limited, Chokreng Organic Farmers Producer Company Ltd. and Hillstop Horti Producer Company Ltd. A total of 120 respondents which comprises of 100 nos. of member farmers of FPOs (20 farmers from each FPOs) and 20 officials (4 officials from each FPOs) were taken for the study. To measure the performance of FPOs, a performance index was prepared. Bagma Agri Producer Company Limited had the highest index score with 10.28. Hillstop Horti Producer Company Limited ranked second with an index score of 8.99. Satadol Fish Farmers Producer Company Limited ranked 3^rd with the score of 8.07 followed by Chauddadevta Organic Producer Company Limited (7.93). Chokreng Organic Farmers Producer Company Limited is the least scorer in respect of performance with an index score of 7.23. The findings suggest that attitude of farmers towards FPOs, share capital, functional effectiveness and managerial competency can increase performance of FPOs. This research seeks to make a positive impact on the effectiveness and sustainability of Tripura's FPOs.