Agartala, Tripura, 1st of August 2025 : Under the World Bank-funded Tripura Rural Economic Growth and Service Delivery Project (TRESP), the District Project Management Unit (DPMU), North Tripura, has been actively spearheading a range of field-level activities in various blocks. These initiatives aim to strengthen the capacities of Producer Groups (PGs), facilitate market linkages, and enhance ground-level implementation through participatory planning and focused discussions.
On 1st August 2025, members of Janardhanpara Vegetable PG successfully sold Ash Gourds at the TRESP stall during a block-level program. The total sale value amounted to ₹1500. Notably, the PG office for Janardhanpara has also been set up by the block team, further enabling institutional strengthening at the grassroots.
A parallel meeting was held at Apanjan VO, Laljuri BPMU, involving members of Ganga PG and Jamuna PG (Fishery) . The discussion focused on the procurement of initial inputs and modalities for fund disbursement, enabling the PGs to prepare for the upcoming implementation phase.
Simultaneously, a GIS-based land survey was carried out for the field of a progressive farmer from Tlangsang Ginger PG, in the presence of BPM and TSA staff. This initiative aims to integrate spatial data into planning for better crop productivity and tracking.
Another important session was conducted for Kabita PG (Agriculture) and also at Apanjan VO, where members discussed crop damage issues due to adverse weather. The PG expressed their concerns and sought advisory support for recovery planning.
In Dasda RD Block, members of Natun Agaman PG gathered at Subhashnagar to discuss the utilization strategy for Working Capital in alignment with their Business Development Plan (BDP). The meeting focused on ensuring efficient use of the funds for productive agri-business activities.
Earlier, on 28th July 2025, a meeting was organized at Bharati VO with members of Mamata PG and Susama PG (Fishery) to review BDP components and clarify the fund flow mechanism. The engagement helped the members better understand the steps ahead for smooth implementation.
Meanwhile, Dipshika PG (Agriculture) from Dasda RD Block represented TRESP at Akanksha Mela – 2025 held at Kanchanpur Panchayat Ground. The PG stall was officially inaugurated by Shri Tinku Roy, Hon’ble Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs, and Smt. Santana Chakma, Hon’ble Minister of Industries & Commerce, Government of Tripura, in the presence of the District Magistrate & Collector of North Tripura. The event provided excellent exposure for PG members to connect with wider markets and showcase their produce.
Additionally, a fruitful district-level coordination meeting was held on 28th July with the Deputy Director of Agriculture (DDA), Deputy Director of Horticulture (DDH), and three Assistant Directors. Valuable instructions and suggestions were shared with the TRESP teams and were positively received.
These developments reflect the mission-mode approach adopted by the TRESP implementation team in North Tripura. With consistent handholding support and structured field engagement, Producer Groups across the district are being empowered to scale up their agricultural and fishery-based enterprises sustainably.
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