Veteran women social activists, entrepreneurs feted in Darrang on Women’s Day

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MANGALDAI: National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD) Darrang celebrated the International Women’s Day with the theme “March Forward – Promises to Progress’ here at Youth Club in association with the local NGO PIA NE-CARD and ROAD. Two veteran women social activists from the district Rangili Baideu and Jamuna Baideu were felicitated on the occasion. Welcoming the dignitaries  Gaurav Kr Bhattacharjee, AGM-DD NABARD spoke about the various initiatives taken up by NABARD in the district starting from farm and non – farm activities while keeping in view the mandate of NABARD. He also enumerated how the women involved in these projects have started taking the district to the next level. NABARD has grounded various projects be it in the field of farm as well non-farm sector, FPO, Cooperation sector, leading towards inclusive growth of the district.

Additional District Commissioner Gauri Priya Deori appreciated and praised NABARD for celebrating the International Women Day  and towards grounding of developmental projects within the district. She has appealed on the occasion to all the present women beneficiaries to work unitedly for the overall development of the district. Internal Women speakers from banks, KVK Scientist has acknowledged the contribution of NABARD within the district and committed for suitable converges thereby taking the district ahead. A few women entrepreneurs were also felicitated in recognition of their untiring work for themselves as well as for the district. A financial literacy camp was also organized during the event, thereby making the women beneficiaries aware of prudent banking.

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