Guwahati: NEDFi organizes a special talk on ‘Buddhism in North East India’

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GUWAHATI: The North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (NEDFi) organized a special talk on the theme “Buddhism in North East India” at the NEDFi Auditorium, Guwahati, on Friday. The session was delivered by Niraj Kumar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), Government of India. Niraj Kumar, a distinguished scholar and noted commentator on Buddhist and Shakta traditions, spoke on the cultural and spiritual significance of Buddhism in the North Eastern Region.

Drawing from his extensive academic work and field experience, Kumar highlighted the historical roots, philosophical dimensions, and contemporary relevance of Buddhism in shaping the socio-cultural identity of the region.

On the same occasion, the Chief Guest, Niraj Kumar, along with the NEDFi Board of Directors, released the TEDF study report on “Organic farming and promotion of livelihood in the North Eastern region.” The report provides a comprehensive state-wise analysis of organic farming in the North Eastern Region (NER) of India, examining the contribution, challenges, and initiatives of each state in promoting organic farming.

The report also discusses sustainable farming practices, highlighting traditional methods and their suitability for organic cultivation, and examines the role of Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) in post-harvest management, crop processing, and marketing.

The event was attended by a wide range of stakeholders, including NEDFi Board of Directors, Army personnel, NCC cadets, ex-Army personnel, former bureaucrats, faculty members, and students from premier academic institutions.

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