NABARD Odisha organised a State level workshop on AgriClinics and Agri Business Centre, Agri Infrastructure Fund and Agri Marketing Infrastructure scheme here on Wednesday.
The workshop was jointly inaugurated by Chief General Manager, NABARD C Udayabhaskar, Joint Director of Horticulture S P Mishra and Convenor SLBC Gautam Patra. Senior officials from the Line Departments, banks, entrepreneurs and DMI, besides GM BB Sahoo, DGM SR Panda on behalf NABARD joined the meeting.
Udayabhaskar advised for creation of more awareness among all stakeholders through SMS, awareness literature and review of the schemes regularly in SLBC, DCC and BLBC etc.
He stressed on convergence with agricultural universities in Odisha, MANAGE and Government departments and a tripartite memorandum of understanding between SLBC, MANAGE and NABARD.
He suggested making literature on schemes to be made available in Odia language. He also suggested for a live Youtube session by experts in Odia language to be held in upcoming weeks to enhance the reach of these schemes to bankers at branch level and entrepreneurs.
Guests opined that through the development of various agri infrastructure, especially at the post-harvest stage, the produce can be optimally utilised with opportunity for value addition. It could ensure fair deal for farmers and increase their income.
NABARD meet lays stress on awareness
Friday, 30 September 2022 | PNS
| BHUBANESWAR
NABARD meet lays stress on awareness
Friday, 30 September 2022 | PNS | BHUBANESWAR