Khowai, Tripura, 14th of November 2026 : In a proactive initiative towards strengthening farmers’ financial security and building resilient agricultural livelihoods, the Tripura Rural Economic Growth and Service Delivery Project (TRESP) organised two awareness programmes on the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) at Tulashikhar Block Community Hall and Heena CLF Office, Asharambari, in Khowai district.
The programmes witnessed the participation of 122 farmers representing 13 Producer Groups (PGs). Farmers were sensitised about the benefits of crop insurance, enrolment procedures, premium structures and financial protection against crop losses caused by natural calamities and other notified risks.
This initiative reflects TRESP’s continued commitment to comprehensive livelihood development. Alongside providing financial assistance, technical guidance and institutional support to Producer Groups, the Project is increasingly emphasising the importance of risk management to protect farmers’ investments and sustain their economic progress.
The programmes were organised through the coordinated efforts of TRESP PMU, TSA (FI) and BPMU, Tulashikhar. Among those present were Subrata Shib, Agricultural Specialist, PMU; Biswa Debbarma, TCS, BDO, Tulashikhar; Abhijit Dey, Additional Programme Manager (FI), TRESP; Kabir Debbarma, SA; Baptosh Debbarma, Cluster Coordinator (Agriculture); Biswajit Debnath, Team Leader, TSA (FI); Hedayetullah Shaikh, District Project Coordinator, FI-TSA; and representatives of Bajaj General Insurance, Amit Debbarma and Subrata Shukla Das.
*Towards the Vision of TRESP 2.0:* The initiative highlights an important direction for the future of tribal-focused development. The achievements of TRESP need to be carried forward through a strengthened TRESP 2.0, with greater emphasis on sustainable Producer Groups, agricultural risk protection, financial inclusion, technology adoption and convergence with existing government schemes. The focus should extend beyond creating livelihood opportunities to ensuring their long-term viability, resilience and income security.
The Khowai awareness campaign is a positive example of how effective coordination and grassroots-level interventions can connect farming communities with essential institutional support, strengthening the foundation for sustainable rural economic growth across Tripura.
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