Odisha CM Launches Multi-Dimensional Pilot Project to Boost Farm Sector in Nabarangpur

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to boost farm sector and income of the farmers in Nabarangpur district through adoption of latest agriculture technologies, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today launched a multi-dimensional pilot project in the district.

Launching the project via video conferencing from Lok Seva Bhawan here, the Chief Minister has sanctioned Rs 5.21 crore for the project for the year 2019-20.

Speaking on the occasion, Naveen said that the project aims at enhancing the skills and incomes of the farmers in the district through improved productivity in horticulture, fisheries, poultry farming, animal husbandry and aromatic produce.

As many 12 departments under CSIR, ICAR, ICMR, Department of Bio-Technology as well as Research and Development (R&D) of Central Government will be cooperating 15 departments of Odisha Government for the project to augment the socio-economic development of the farmers in the tribal-dominated district.

Several measures such as 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 implemented  using advanced technology in the sector under the project, the Chief Minister said in a statement.