Udaipur: The Ghatavali Mataji Farmer Producer Company, operating with the support of BAIF and Hindustan Zinc, is emerging as an example of rural empowerment through economic strengthening of farmers and significant participation of women.

What began as a small initiative has developed into a strong business institution through hard work, determination and collective participation. The company is building its identity in the rural area while working towards the economic empowerment of farmers and creating greater opportunities for women.

During the financial year 2025-26, the company is conducting its activities across 16 villages with 1,291 shareholders. Women account for around 70 per cent of the total shareholders, making their participation particularly significant.

The company successfully organised its Annual General Meeting, where details of activities undertaken during the year, achievements, financial progress and the action plan for the coming period were presented before all shareholders. The company operates under the Samadhan Project being implemented with the support of Hindustan Zinc and BAIF.

Turnover of ₹3.03 Crore, Profit of ₹16.02 Lakh

During the financial year 2025-26, the company recorded a turnover of around ₹3.03 crore and earned a profit of approximately ₹16.02 lakh.

The company is working continuously to market agricultural and allied products while providing farmers with better market opportunities. During the Annual General Meeting, the annual accounts, financial statements, turnover, profit and business progress were shared with the shareholders.

The process further strengthened transparency, accountability and shareholder participation in the functioning of the company.

Business Activities Grow Sixfold in Four Years

BAIF Regional Director Surendra Vardia highlighted the company’s growth journey during the programme and said the Ghatavali Mataji Farmer Producer Company had made significant progress over the past four years.

During this period, the company’s business has grown nearly six times, while its share value has increased by around three times. He said the achievement was the result of collective participation by farmers, better management of the company and continuous support from BAIF and Hindustan Zinc.

‘Gauam’ Brand Gives Dairy Products a New Identity

The Ghatavali Mataji Farmer Producer Company is marketing various dairy products under the ‘Gauam’ brand. These include paneer, curd, ghee and other dairy products.

The company is focusing on maintaining product quality, delivering better products to consumers and expanding its market. The growing popularity of the ‘Gauam’ brand is an important achievement for the company’s dairy business and is also helping provide an organised market for farmers’ products.

The company also has a business association with the Taj Group, through which it is gaining better markets and new business opportunities for its products. The partnership is an important achievement in strengthening the company’s business and connecting farmers with better markets.

Information on Agriculture Department Schemes

Chief guest and Joint Director Agriculture Sudhir Verma addressed the farmers and provided detailed information about various agricultural and farmer welfare schemes operated by the Agriculture Department.

He encouraged farmers to take advantage of various government schemes, subsidies and agricultural services. Verma also explained that awareness of eligibility, application procedures and coordination with the concerned departments is essential for effectively benefiting from government schemes.

He called upon farmers to adopt modern agricultural techniques and make maximum use of available government schemes to make agriculture and animal husbandry activities more profitable.

A booklet providing information about various Agriculture Department schemes was also distributed among farmers and shareholders so that they could avail themselves of relevant schemes according to their needs and eligibility.

₹3.78 Crore Turnover Target for Next Financial Year

The company has set a turnover target of around ₹3.78 crore for the upcoming financial year.

It will focus on expanding the market for products under the ‘Gauam’ brand, establishing connections with new markets, ensuring greater participation of farmers and further strengthening agriculture- and animal husbandry-based businesses.

Focus on Empowering Farmers and Women

Guests at the programme provided guidance on strengthening the Farmer Producer Company further, increasing farmers’ income, enhancing women’s participation and connecting farmers with better markets, modern agricultural technology and agricultural services.

Chief guest Joint Director Agriculture Sudhir Verma, Assistant Director Seema Jhagrawat, BAIF Regional Director Surendra Vardia, Debari CSR Head Ruchika Chawla, BAIF State Head Pawan Patidar, company board members and a large number of shareholders were present on the occasion.