<p style='text-align:justify;'>India has the potential to become the World&apos;s food factory; Tomato, onion and potato are basic vegetables consumed throughout the year. However, seasonal and regional production of these perishable commodities poses a challenge in connecting farmers and consumers in a manner that satisfies both. The Government proposes to launch an &apos;&apos;Operation Greens&apos;&apos; on the lines of &apos;&apos;Operation Flood&apos;&apos;. &apos;&apos;Operation Greens&apos;&apos; shall promote Farmer Producers Organizations (FPOs), Agri-logistics, processing facilities and professional management. However, there is a strong need to develop Good Infrastructure and to strengthen nexus between farmers, food processing industries & markets through FPOs (Farmers Producers Organization). As Market Linkages, good infrastructure and value-added products are the best strategies farmers can employ to improve net profitability. Hand-holding by the Government agencies is need of the hour to improve living standards of the farmers. Value addition in agriculture presents an opportunity to integrate agriculture with industry and market.</p>
        <p style='text-align:justify;'>With this background & to give a boost to Agriculture & Food Processing industry through FPOs we are happy to inform you that ASSOCHAM has announced <b> Conference on "Operation Green" Awareness Program on "TOP" Scheme on 14th December, 2018 at Hotel Pride Plaza, Judges Bungalow Road, Ahmedabad.</b> The Summit will create a platform for Industries and organized Farmers, Reduce Post-Harvest Losses and regulate the market Prices of TOP (Tomato, Onion, and Potato). The conference will be a key event for cluster of TOP farmers and related stakeholders, Central & State Governments, Researchers, Bankers, Farmers, FPO\&apos;s/VPO\&apos;s, Agri Consultants, KVKs, Technology Providers, R&D Institutes, Economists, Trade industry, Professional associations, Cold Chain providers, Start ups, Organic farming and small scale Agro & Food-industry, Government Agencies, Autonomous bodies, Boards & Corporations, Private sectors, PSUs & Joint Ventures, Economists to come under single roof for capacity building in this sector.</p>
        <p style='text-align:justify;'>Given the scale of the Program and the opportunity it offers, ASSOCHAM, invites you to attend <b>Conference on "Operation Green" Awareness Program on "TOP" Scheme</b> and play a visibly strategic role in this event of great significance.</p>