In a move to strengthen organic farming and support farmers with modern technology, transportation vehicles and agricultural machinery were distributed on Tuesday at Bishrambari VC under the Jirania agricultural subdivision of West Tripura district. The distribution was carried out under Phase-IV of the Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCD-NER) project.
The programme was attended by Rajib Debbarma, Mission Director of the Tripura State Organic Farming Development Agency. Other dignitaries present included Shobhamani Debbarma, Chairman of Jirania BSC; noted social worker Jagadish Debbarma; Ranjit Kumar Das, Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, West Tripura; Somen Kumar Das, Agricultural Supervisor of Jirania subdivision; Mousumi Riang, ASO Jirania; and service provider Janbikash Debbarma. A large number of local farmers also participated in the event.
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As part of the initiative, one transport vehicle, two power tillers, one paddy thresher, and four battery-operated sprayers were handed over to farmers to enhance agricultural productivity and efficiency.
Addressing the gathering, officials said that the introduction of modern farm machinery will significantly reduce production costs, ease labour-intensive work, and help farmers achieve higher profitability. They emphasized that the Mission Organic Value Chain project is playing a vital role in promoting organic farming practices, improving soil health, and strengthening the economic condition of farmers across Tripura.
The project aims to create a sustainable organic value chain in the northeastern region by providing farmers with technical support, infrastructure, and market linkages, thereby ensuring long-term livelihood security.
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