Chitrika (ALAF) invites proposals from technology firms for developing a comprehensive FPC Support Application for Women Farmer Services Producer Companies (WFSPCs) under the Colors of Nature project. The application should cover crop planning, ERP integration, and farmer transaction management. Apply by March 31, 2026.
About Chitrika (ALAF)
Chitrika is part of the Access Livelihoods (ALAF) ecosystem, working with more than 75,000 marginalized communities across India to advance economic justice, social empowerment, and self-reliance. Founded in 2005, Chitrika’s work centers on artisan and weaver collectives, enabling equitable value chain participation for craft communities. Chitrika operates under www.chitrika.org and is associated with ALC India (www.alcindia.org).
Background
The Colors of Nature project, supported by Welt Hungerhilfe and co-funded by the European Union, aims to revolutionize India’s textile industry through circularity and plant-based dyes. Running from January 2025 to December 2029, the project empowers civil society organizations to advance ecological sustainability and economic inclusion for marginalized communities. As part of this initiative, Women Farmer Services Producer Companies (WFSPCs) managed under Chitrika require a robust digital tool to support their operations.
About this RFP
Chitrika (ALAF) is seeking a technology partner to develop a comprehensive application for WFSPCs. The application must streamline processes from crop planning at the farmer level through to ERP integration, empowering FPCs with accurate, real-time data for decision-making.
Key Objectives
The application should support the following functions: crop planning and forecasting farmer requirements, tracking crop status, estimating produce and capital needs, and managing member transactions.
Ecosystem Users
The application will serve Digital Krishi Kendras (DKKs) and Digital Krishi Sakhis (DKS), who act as primary data collectors and service agents for farmers.
Scope
The scope includes module requirement design, data management strategy, and ERP integration points for the WFSPCs supported by Chitrika. The project timeline runs from January 2025 to December 2029.