World Bank Country Director for India Junaid Kamal Ahmad visited Chhatrapur of Ganjam district. This tour of World Bank team is a part of studying the possibility of investing more funds in India with the special emphasis on Odisha towards further development of the bilateral ties and stake sharing for creation of social capital and profitable community enterprises.
Ahmad, who was leading a nine- member World Bank team, visited Kaliabali village of Chamakhandi gram panchayat where he was warmly welcomed by the local community, including women farmers and SHG members. State Mission Director of Odisha livelihoods Mission, Pranabjyoti Nath accompanied the team.
To understand successful community enterprises and best farming practices, the team visited ivy gourd and mushroom cultivation field of local women farmers attached to SHGs. While addressing the gathering, Ahmad praised the initiative of Women SHG members and expressed happiness over their sustainable livelihoods activities. The district Collector, Ganjam and other line department officials were present.