An interface programme on ‘Effective use of technologies for coconut prosperity - Role of Farmer Producer Organizations’ was organised by ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CPCRI) at ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kozhikode on 21st October 2021. Dr. Thamban C, Principal Scientist (Agrl. Extension) welcomed the gathering and presented the objectives and outline of the interface programme. The Scientist-FPOs interface programme was inaugurated by Dr. Anitha Karun, Acting Director CPCRI. Sessions on role of FPOs for better utilization of coconut based income generating technologies by farmers, role of FPOs for better utilization of technologies for intercropping of spices in coconut gardens and potential for utilization of technologies for value addition in coconut based enterprises managed by FPOs were handled by Dr. Subramanian,Principal Scientist, ICAR-CPCRI, Dr. V. Srinivasan, Principal Scientist, ICAR-IISR and Dr. Shameena Beegum, Scientist, ICAR-CPCRI respectively. In the session on ‘FPOs in coconut sector-Status and challenges’ representatives of Coconut Producer Societies, Coconut Producer Federations and Coconut Producer Companies presented the activities taken up by them, various constraints experienced and suggestions for strengthening FPOs in coconut sector. Apart from scientists of CPCRI and IISR, Mr. Subashbabu. K, former General Manager, KERAFED and Deputy Director of Agriculture (retd.) and representatives of coconut FPOs participated in the interface programme. Dr. Lijo Thomas, Sr. Scientist, IISR Kozhikode proposed vote of thanks.