Guwahati: A NABARD-sponsored programme in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district aims to help 30 members from different self-help groups working in food processing.

The Micro Enterprise Development Programme on Food Processing will be implemented by Changlang Community Resource Management Society (CCRMS).

CCRMS District Project Director Nanju Simai Tikhak said the programme has been organised to enhance production by maintaining quality, keeping in mind the demand for various pickles.

The NABARD District Development Manager Kamal Roy informed that MEDPs had been introduced to build up skills and competence of the self-help group members to take up micro enterprises with credit support from banks.

He also highlighted different developmental programmes of NABARD for the benefit of SHGs and farmers.

Changlang State Bank of India lead district manager Subhangshu Dey spoke on financial inclusion and highlighted the benefits of several flagship schemes, such as Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana ( PMJJBY), Prime Minister Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY).

Arunachal State Rural Livelihood Mission Block Mission Management unit Junmen Longri emphasised the scope and importance of skill training that would enhance the socio-economic status of rural masses especially, women entrepreneurs.

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