About UsThe Chetna Organic Agriculture Producer Company Ltd (COAPCL) was incorporated as a national level farmer-owned Producer Company (incorporated under part IX A of the Companies Act 1956) in Hyderabad on 11th February 2009, representing nearly 5,500 smallholder cotton farmers based in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Orissa. The formation of COAPCL aims at providing the member farmers with a fair business alternative so as to enable them to
i) get the best possible price for their produce and
ii) enjoy the benefits of a fair and transparent transaction.
As a farmer-owned producer company, COAPCL would be specifically involved in the following activities:-
Sensitizing and training existing farmer groups for participating in value addition of their produce and collective marketing for better margins
Managing marketing process of Organic and Fair Trade cotton of member farmers
Oversee adherence to relevant certification process pertaining to organic certifications, fair trade certification and any other that the organization may feel the need to subscribe to from time to time
Organize marketing of non-cotton crops of farmers, wherever possible as organic and fair trade, otherwise in alternative formats
Assist farmers of partner projects of FFID in marketing activities and/or undertake marketing activities on behalf of such projects
A point that needs to be made here is that COAPCL is envisioned as an organisation that works within the principles of fair trade. As a result, it is committed to always try to provide a fair price to farmers, even when its competitors/other buyers of cotton/other commodities are not providing the same. |
Happenings / News / Press CoverageNews
Farmers Peace Rally - Kalahandi -2nd October
Bhawanipatna/Kalahandi: 2nd October 2010
The ‘Kisan Swaraj Yatra’ flagged off in Kalahandi (Western Orissa) with a peace rally of over 1200 farmers submitting their charter of demands to the District Collector & Magistrate.
The farmers joined the rally with great enthusiasm and marched a stretch of 5 kilometers from the outskirts of Bhawanipatna municipality to the Collector’s office. Before the rally it was expected that around a 1000 farmers would be able to join in but the numbers kept on increasing.
Farmers present in the rally came from over 92 villages, 5 Blocks from the 2 districts of Kalahandi & Bolangir .
Their major demands were centered around better opportunities for sustainable agriculture, appropriate implementation of government schemes in rural areas and banning GM seeds. The farmers also signed on a 25 meter long cloth to show their solidarity.
Quality Policy / ProcessesAll our non-cotton products are certified 100% Organic & Fair Trade. Quality produce is of quintessential significance for Chetna. We internalize the significance of quality based on our belief that a consumer should get the best for what one pays for.
A robust ‘Internal Control System’ is maintained with detailed ‘track & trace’ procedures for all our inputs & outputs. Farmers are extensively trained in all aspects of quality control to comply with the NPOP & NOP certification standards. Certification (Organic & Fair Trade) is an integral part of our entire supply chain right from the sowing stages to the final product on the shelf.
In addition to our customary internal & external inspections, Chetna also encourages third-party evaluation of our program, which projects a transparent & neutral picture of our face.
Precisely, we value our customers to deliver the BEST.
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 | Fact Sheet | | | Year of Establishment | : | 2007 | | Nature of Business | : | Manufacturer |
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Contact Details| | Company Name:
| Chetna Organic Agriculture Producer Company Limited | | Contact Person: | Mr. Manager | | Telephone: | +(91)-(40)-27563363
| | Address: | H.No.3-4-876;Flat No:102&103damayanthi Enclave, Bus Depot Lane, Barkatpura, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh - 500027 (India) |
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