DGM of NABARD visit Phek

NABARD, Dimapur launches 10 Famers Club at Pfutsero with the help of KVK Phek. These clubs were formally inaugurated on 19th February 2010. The inauguration programme of the farmers club of different villages of Pfutsero sub division was held at Nazareth School, Pfutsero jointly by KVK, Phek, Porba and NABARD, Dimapur. All the members and the farmers were welcomed by Dr. R.K. Singh, Programme Coordinator, KVK, Phek. The programme was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Mr. M.K.Mandal, DGM, NABARD. In his address he briefed about the role of farmers club in the development of the village and the district as a whole. He also suggested the farmers club members to take up activities related to agriculture and allied sectors and they can organize the “Expert meet” programmes to get technological backup. NABARD will provide the financial assistance to carry out such programmes. Mr. P. Bhattacharjee , Manager, IT, NSCB has informed the farmers to avail the facilities provided by the cooperative bank, he also emphasized on KCC for availing loan facilities for agricultural development. Mr. Bendang Aier, AGM, NABARD explained in detail about the functioning of farmers club and emphasized the club will be acting as a bridge between various institutions and the village. Mr. T. Angami, Asst. Manager, Cooperative Bank, Pfutsero also urged the farmers to take up various developmental activities through the farmers club. Mr. Ritse, Chairman, APMC, Pfutsero also motivated the farmers present in the session for availing the facilities provided by various institutions. Lastly, vote of thanks was proposed by Mr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture), KVK, Phek, Porba.

Recently on 1st June 2010, “Meet the expert programme” was organized by KVK Phek sponsored by NABARD for Takru Farmers club, Leshemi village where a total number of 27 farmers participated in the programme.

DGM inspect various project works sponsored by NABARD in Collaboration to KVK,Phek