Itanagar, Dec 15 (KNN) The foundation stone for the NABARD funded Rural Haat was laid down by NABARD chief general manager Devasis Padhi at Medo village in lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday.

Addressing the occasion, Padhi highlighted the importance of rural haats to sell vegetable and agriculture and horticulture produces of the local farmers.

The haat will be implemented by NGO Kalong-Kapili.

Speaking at the occasion, NABARD GM Partho Saha said that the rural haat will be very beneficial for the farmers of Medo. He urged the project implementing agency for early completion of the project.

NABARD DDM Nitya Mili, Kalong-Kapili deputy director Binoy Das were amongst those present at the foundation ceremony.

Later, the NABARD CGM and GM visited the rural mart sanctioned to SHGs at Wakro and Tengapani.  (KNN Bureau)