2025-10-25

TIES Farmer Producer Company Ltd. (TIES FPC), a Farmer Producer Organisation(FPO), promoted by Tropical Institute of Ecological Sciences and supported by NABARD based in Kottayam, Kerala, celebrated the inauguration of its new office at the TIES Campus, Velloor, Pampady, on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The event was attended by TIES members, shareholders, and well-wishers. TIES FPC is promoted by the Tropical Institute of Ecological Sciences (TIES) and  supported by NABARD.

The ceremony began with a silent prayer, setting a solemn and hopeful tone for the occasion. Dr. Punnen Kurian, Director of TIES and Managing Director of TIES FPC, delivered the welcome address. In his speech, he highlighted the importance of promoting professional and sustainable agricultural practices, emphasising the need to reduce labour dependency in the current scenario where fewer youngsters are entering the farming sector.

Dr. Nelson P. Abraham, Vice President of TIES and Chairman of TIES FPC, delivered the presidential address, describing the inauguration as a “dream come true” and the fulfilment of a long-standing vision of TIES to create a farmer-centric, sustainable enterprise.

The office was officially inaugurated by Sri Reji Varghese, Assistant General Manager ,District Development, NABARD. In his inaugural address, Sri Varghese commended the eco-friendly design of the new office and appreciated the efforts of TIES in uniting a large number of shareholders under one organisation. He extended his best wishes for the continued growth and success of TIES FPC.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Sri Shaji Mathew, Director of TIES FPC. He praised the initiative as an innovative step towards strengthening the farming community and expressed confidence that with the dedicated support of TIES and NABARD, TIES FPC would achieve remarkable milestones in the future.

The inauguration marked a significant step forward for TIES Farmer Producer Company Ltd., reinforcing its commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture and empowering farmers through collaboration, innovation, and ecological responsibility.