Three FPOs supported by Sadhguru’s Isha Outreach win CII Excellence Awards

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) announced its Excellence Awards winners, naming three farmer producer organisations (FPOs) that have been supported by Isha Outreach, the charitable arm of Sadhguru’s Isha Foundation. The awarded FPOs have demonstrated notable progress in improving agricultural productivity, adopting eco‑friendly practices, and enhancing market access for smallholder farmers. Their collaboration with Isha Outreach provided training, financial assistance, and technology transfer that enabled members to increase yields while reducing reliance on chemical inputs.

Each of the three FPOs operates in a different region, reflecting the diverse agricultural challenges across India. One group focused on organic vegetable cultivation, introducing composting techniques that lowered production costs. Another emphasized dairy farming, implementing herd health monitoring systems that boosted milk quality and income. The third FPO concentrated on horticulture, establishing a cooperative processing unit that added value to raw produce and opened new export opportunities. The CII judges praised these initiatives for their scalability and for creating replicable models that can be adopted by other farmer collectives.

The awards underscore the growing importance of public‑private partnerships in the Indian agricultural sector. By aligning spiritual outreach with practical economic support, Isha Outreach has helped bridge gaps between traditional farming methods and modern market demands. The recognition from CII may attract further investment and policy attention, encouraging more NGOs and industry bodies to collaborate with grassroots farmer groups. As the nation seeks to achieve food security and rural prosperity, such success stories provide a template for sustainable development that balances economic growth with environmental stewardship.