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Tripura Governor Urges Farmers to Scale Up Allied Farming for Economic Growth

Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy urged farmers to expand allied farming activities like piggery, poultry, and duck farming to enhance profits and financial stability. He made the appeal during a NABARD-organised Farmers' Meet in Atharabhola, emphasizing the development of the village into a state model. The Governor personally assessed project implementation and interacted with beneficiaries of various schemes. Officials from NABARD and local administration highlighted ongoing initiatives and the potential of allied agriculture in the state.

Key Points: Tripura Governor Calls for Scaling Up Allied Farming Activities

  • Governor calls for scaling allied farming
  • Focus on piggery, poultry, and duck farming
  • NABARD's proactive role in sector support
  • Aim to develop Atharabhola as a model village
  • Interaction with scheme beneficiaries on ground
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Tripura Governor urges farmers to scale up allied farming at NABARD meet

Governor Indrasena Reddy urges farmers to adopt piggery, poultry, and duck farming for financial stability and to develop model villages in Tripura.

"He urged beneficiaries...to scale up their operations to maximise profits and improve financial stability. - Governor Indrasena Reddy"

Agartala, January 29

Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy on Thursday called for scaling up allied farming activities during a Farmers' Meet and interaction programme organised by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development at the Atharabhola Village Committee premises.

The event, held in the morning, focused on beneficiaries of the Piggery Cluster Project and the Tribal Development Fund (TDF). The Governor inaugurated the programme by lighting the ceremonial lamp.

Addressing the gathering, the Governor said NABARD is playing a proactive role in strengthening the state's farming sector. He said his visit to Atharabhola was to personally assess the project's implementation at the grassroots level.

He urged beneficiaries of piggery schemes, poultry farmers, and progressive farmers to scale up their operations to maximise profits and improve financial stability.

The Governor also encouraged villagers to adopt duck farming, describing it as a viable pathway towards self-sufficiency and economic independence.

He appealed to residents of Atharabhola to actively pursue allied farming activities such as piggery, poultry, and duckery, and to work toward developing the village into a model village for the state.

During the programme, the Governor interacted with beneficiaries of the Piggery Cluster and TDF schemes and enquired about their projects, progress, and benefits derived from the initiatives.

Among those present were MLA Shri Rampada Jamatia, District Collector Rinku Lather, and other senior officials.

Earlier, Sudip Majumdar, Manager of Bagma Agri Producer Company Limited, delivered the welcome address and informed that 70 families had been provided piglets under an initiative of the Animal Resources Development Department (ARDD).

Anil S. Kotmarie, General Manager, NABARD, highlighted various initiatives undertaken by NABARD to support farmers in Tripura and discussed the growing potential of allied agricultural activities in the state.

Later, the Governor visited piggery farming units in Jalema ADC Village and inspected integrated farming activities in Bagma ADC Village, where he interacted with beneficiaries and local villagers.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see the Governor visiting the grassroots. Officials sitting in Delhi and state capitals often don't understand ground realities. Direct interaction with farmers is the only way to make policies that actually work.
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Rohit P
Scaling up is easier said than done. Where is the market linkage? If 70 families all start pig farming, who will buy the produce? NABARD and the state need to ensure proper supply chains and cold storage facilities first.
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Meera T
Duck farming is an excellent suggestion! It requires less initial investment compared to other livestock and ducks are hardy. This can be perfect for women's self-help groups in Tripura. Hope they get proper training.
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Sarah B
As someone who has worked in rural development, I appreciate the focus on tribal communities through the TDF. Inclusive growth is key. The model village concept is ambitious but can inspire others if implemented transparently.
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Vikram M
The intention is good, but I have a respectful criticism. These meetings often end as photo-ops. The real test is what happens in Atharabhola six months from now. Will there be follow-up? Will the promised support materialize? Only time will tell.
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Ananya R
Integrated farming is the future! Using waste from one activity as input for

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