P Bulte speaking at the launch of TRIBES project in Sanphure
village on May 21.
- DIMAPUR — A
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) supported project
‘Tribal Resilience Initiative for Building Environmentally Sustainable
Livelihood (TRIBES)’ was inaugurated in Sanphure village under Kiphire district
by P Bulte, general manager of NABARD, Nagaland regional office, on May 21.
- In the inaugural address, Bulte provided a comprehensive
overview of the project’s norms, implementation process and long-term objectives.
He has set clear direction for the project's execution.
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- The project would be implemented through partner agency
North East Initiative Development Agency (NEIDA) in Sanphure, Tutheze, Pongren
and Tsongpong villages under Longmatra block of Kiphire district.
- Tiarenba Imsong, NEIDA programme officer, gave a brief
overview of the project.
- An update from NEIDA stated that the event marked a
significant step towards sustainable agricultural development and livelihood
improvement for farmers in the region.
- The deputy commissioner of Kiphire, Temsuwati Longkumer, who
attended the event as the special guest, has emphasised the importance of
agricultural progress and farmer empowerment.
- Sentinungba, district horticulture officer of Kiphire,
encouraged farmers to take full advantage of the project. He emphasised on the
potential for value addition and future opportunities in crop processing and
agri-business and encouraged farmers to reach out to the department in times of
need for advice and material inputs.
