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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 consignment was officially flagged off on Thursday by Bichom district deputy commissioner Bopai Puroik, officials said.

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).

The project is designed to ensure a consistent and high-quality supply of locally grown vegetables to ITBP personnel deployed in remote and high-altitude posts, where fresh produce is often difficult to access.

Through this partnership, the ITBP will not only receive nutritious and fresh supplies but also contribute to the socio-economic development of the region.

By opening a direct market link between farmers and the security forces, Mission Arun Himveer is expected to create a win-win ecosystem, empowering local farmers with a dependable source of income while simultaneously supporting the health and morale of troops serving in difficult terrains.

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