170/2022-2023
Lunglei the 14th September, 2022 - Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Lunglei District Shri Kulothungan A, IAS inaugurated a Rural Haat (Rural Market),a marketing initiative of NABARD for rural farmers and artisans, at Buarpui Village, Lunglei today in the presence of NABARD District Development Manager(DDM) Shri Evan T Munsong, Lead District Manager (LDM) Pi Lalremsangi, Shri Mohammad Aaquip, IAS, officials of Vanapa Society, Village Council, YMA leaders and others.

In order to support farmers to market their produces effectively, NABARD, in collaboration with Vanapa Society and village community, viz. YMA Buarpui Branch, takes the initiative to establish a new rural haat (market). The YMA Buarpui Branch has freely offered the land for construction of the new rural haat (market). The total cost of the project is Rs.10.10 lakh, which was funded by NABARD to the tune of Rs.7.58 lakh, and the balance contributed by Vanapa Society and Village Community, viz. YMA, Buarpui Branch.

Shri Kulothungan A said, “With the establishment of Rural Haat (Market) in the village, it is expected that farmers having marketable surplus can earn better income, and the livelihood of the farmers can be uplifted substantially.”

The Deputy Commissioner also visited the Primary Health Centre at Buarpui and Government schools in the village.