In a significant recognition for grassroots agricultural initiatives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the work of the Gramajanya Farmers' Producer Company from Puttur, Karnataka, during his monthly radio address, Mann Ki Baat. The mention has brought national attention to the efforts of local farmers in the region.
A National Spotlight on Local Farmers
The broadcast, which aired on 01 December 2025, featured the Prime Minister acknowledging the innovative model and community impact of the Gramajanya Farmers’ Producer Company (FPC). This platform is known for amplifying stories of change and development from across India, making this mention a prestigious moment for the Dakshina Kannada district.
Speaking to Deccan Herald (DH) after the address, Ramapratheek Kariyal, the Director of Operations for Gramajanya, expressed his elation. He stated that the Prime Minister's recognition serves as a tremendous morale booster for the entire organization and validates its ongoing activities aimed at empowering farmers.
Impact and Future Prospects for the FPC
Such an endorsement from the highest level of government is expected to have multiple positive consequences. It not only highlights the successful Farmers' Producer Company model but also encourages other similar collectives across the country. For Gramajanya, this could lead to greater visibility, potential partnerships, and enhanced support for its core mission of improving farmer livelihoods.
The company, based in Puttur, is part of a broader movement to collectivize farmers, giving them better bargaining power, access to technology, and direct linkages to markets. PM Modi's focus on it underscores the government's continued emphasis on agricultural transformation and rural prosperity through cooperative models.
This episode of Mann Ki Baat has successfully bridged the gap between a local success story in Karnataka and a national audience, reinforcing the importance of community-driven agricultural enterprises in India's growth story.
