ICICI donated farm equipment distributed
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 17 2023:
MSRLM State Mission director N Bandana Devi distributed farm equipment provided by ICICI Foundation at EDC (Agro Division), Kwakeithel Heinoukhongnembi Leikai on Friday.
The distribution programme was attended by MSRLM State Mission manager Jim Ronglo, ICICI Bank RH-assets Ambika Oinam, ICICI Porompat branch manager Bony Singh and ICICI Foundation project manager Pumgouthang among others.
Speaking at the function, N Bandana acknowledged various initiatives and developmental interventions made by ICICI Foundation in the state.
Underlining the importance of role of women in the development process, she said that women play a crucial role and act as silent revolutionary agent in developing their communities and also urged all the beneficiaries to work together for developing rural economy and that of the state at large.
Project manager Pumgouthang presented a brief introduction on ICICI Foundation and highlighted the works carried out in Manipur till date and its impact.
The distributed equipment included power tiller and paddy reaper.
The project promoted by ICICI Foundation will support rural farmers by ensuring real time availability of farm equipment for use at nominal cost.
ICICI Foundation for Inclusive growth has supported nine Self Help Groups and Farmers Producer Organisation (FPO) across Churachandpur, Bishnupur, Imphal East and Imphal West districts.
The equipment bank will be run and managed by SHGs and FPOs.