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Fresh Vegetables Reach 59th ITBP Battalion in Nafra, Boosting Local Farming and Troop Welfare

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In a landmark move to strengthen both local agriculture and the welfare of security personnel, the first consignment of fresh vegetables was flagged off for the 59th Battalion of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) stationed at Nafra in Bichom district of Arunachal Pradesh. The initiative, launched under the banner of "Mission Arun Himveer," marks the beginning of a sustained collaboration aimed at linking farmers of the state with the country's border security forces. This consignment is the first step in fulfilling the objectives of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) recently signed between the ITBP and the Arunachal Pradesh Agricultural Marketing Board (APAMB).

Key Takeaways:

  • The initiative, "Mission Arun Himveer," aims to link farmers of Arunachal Pradesh with the country's border security forces, ensuring a consistent and high-quality supply of locally grown vegetables to ITBP personnel.
  • The project will empower local farmers with a dependable source of income and support the health and morale of troops serving in difficult terrains.
  • The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the 59th ITBP Battalion and the Arunachal Pradesh Agricultural Marketing Board (APAMB) for the supply of fresh vegetables.
  • The project is expected to create a win-win ecosystem, boosting local farming and troop welfare.
  • Bichom district deputy commissioner Bopai Puroik flagged off the first consignment of fresh vegetables to the ITBP battalion.

Statistics:

  • 59th ITBP Battalion is stationed at Nafra in Bichom district of Arunachal Pradesh.
  • The initiative, "Mission Arun Himveer," is launched to link farmers of Arunachal Pradesh with the country's border security forces.
  • The first consignment of fresh vegetables is flagged off for the ITBP battalion.
  • The project aims to ensure a consistent and high-quality supply of locally grown vegetables to ITBP personnel.

Sources:

  • Omega Printers & Publishers Pvt Ltd, 2025.
  • Contify.com.

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