Odisha CM Launches Pilot Project For Nabarangpur Farmers

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Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today launched a multi-dimensional pilot project for the development of agriculture and to increase the income of farmers in tribal-dominated Nabarangpur district.

The project was flagged off at Lok Seva Bhavan in the state capital through video conferencing at an investment of Rs 5.21 crore for 2019-20 financial year.

The multi-dimensional pilot project is an initiative of the Odisha Government’s Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment in partnership with national R&D agencies under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY).

 “Under the programme, several initiatives including high yielding fruits and vegetables, setting up of commercial nurseries, aromatic agricultural produces like turmeric, lemongrass and essential oils, incense stick manufacturing, biofertilizer, fisheries, water harvesting project and poultry farming will be undertaken using advanced technology in the sector,” read a release by the Chief Minister’s Office.

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