Farmers attitudes towards field management committee:

The Government of Assam has a Vision to promote a happy, inclusive and globally competitive society'. As part of this, the state has set up seven missions and the Primary Sector Mission is one of them. In order to improve welfare and living standards of farmers, particularly small holders, the government wishes to create an appropriate ecosystem in the state. Certain commodities are identified for providing necessary support system for the entire products and creating value chain. In this entire process, one of the important elements is by promoting innovative institution for farmers to support this transformation. Considering this, gov't statart a process based on a series of consultations with public and private organizations, experts, NGOs and farmers, had brought out the Policy and Operational Guidelines to promote Farmer Producers Organizations (FPOs). This study is an outcome of intensive discussions with several proposed and functional FPOs and other stakeholders in the state.I am are sure, this study would provide valuable input to the Government and its various departments, Author