Dr. Pritpal Kaur inaugurates Rural Mart in Pfutsero

DIMAPUR — A Rural Mart for Kade Cooperative Farmer Producer Organisation Ltd. (KCFPO) was inaugurated on September 2 at KBC Building, Pfutsero town in Phek district to strengthen the farmer producer organisation.

It was inaugurated by Dr. Pritpal Kaur, superintendent of police, Phek, according to an update.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Kaur emphasised the significance of ensuring business sustainability and stressed the need for fair and appropriate pricing to secure long-term success.

She encouraged the farmer producer organisation (FPO) members to work collectively towards building a resilient and self-sustaining farmers’ organisation.

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Dr. Esther T Longkumer, chief technical officer, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Phek, Porba, and Vizol Kera, branch manager, Nagaland State Cooperative Bank, Pfutsero, delivered short speeches. They collectively acknowledged the importance of the Rural Mart in strengthening local farmers’ access to markets.

Rutho Nyuwi from North East Initiative Development Agency (NEIDA) shared an overview of the KCFPO and its initiatives.

The Rural Mart has been supported by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) under the Gramya Vikas Nidhi and implemented by KCFPO, one of the Farmer Producer Organisations promoted by NEIDA and NABARD under the Central Sector Scheme.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by Julia Soto, CEO of KCFPO Ltd., while the welcome address was delivered by Dr. Imsunaro, AGM (DD), NABARD, Phek.

The Rural Mart is envisioned not only as a business outlet but also as a platform of hope, opportunity, and prosperity for the farming community.

It had the participation of officials, local institutions, and around 20 FPO members.