Kokrajhar, June 14 (KNN) The Integrated Tribal Development Project (ITDF) was launched by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) at Kokrajhar on Friday.

The program was held at the Debitola community Hall, Porbhatjhora subdivision to mark the celebrations under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

Speaking on the occasion, Naveen Dhingra, CGM, NABARD, Assam RO, said “the project would benefit 200 women in four villages under Debitola Block of Kokrajhar district and the project would go a long way in uplifting the economic status of the women in the area.”

“The project envisages cultivation of horticulture crops, animal husbandry, fishery, soil conservation, water resource management, and community health and women development”, he added.

Ghanashyam Das, EM, BTC, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Horticulture, said “the beneficiaries of the project should take good care of the plantations so that they get good income in the future.”

During the launch, the products made by SHGs were displayed at the venue and traditional dance representing Rabha and Garo tribes were presented by the villagers.  (KNN Bureau)