HT Correspondent
JANG, July 25: In a significant step towards promoting sustainable and organic agriculture in remote border areas, the Department of Horticulture, Tawang, on Friday distributed horticulture input kits to farmers under the Vibrant Village Programme (VVP).
The event, held at the office premises of the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) in Jang, was aimed at empowering local farmers with essential tools and resources to adopt healthier and eco-friendly farming practices.
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According to an official statement, a total of 45 beneficiary farm families from the Jang-Thingbu Block received Hybrid Vegetable Seed Kits, Organic Manure Kits (granular and liquid), Organic Pesticide Kits, and Knapsack Sprayers.
The initiative falls under the centrally sponsored Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) and is part of the broader VVP agenda that focuses on holistic rural development in India’s frontier regions.
Additional Deputy Commissioner of Jang, Hakraso Kri, who graced the occasion as chief guest, stressed the urgent need to shift from chemical-based agriculture to organic cultivation.
Addressing the beneficiaries, he highlighted the harmful health and environmental effects of synthetic inputs and called for widespread adoption of organic farming methods.
“Organic farming is not only safer for our health and environment, but it also provides access to high-value markets with premium pricing,” ADC Kri said.
He also encouraged farmers to embrace group farming and to build strong forward linkages to secure better market access for their produce.
District Horticulture Officer Safior Rahman gave a detailed presentation on the application schedules and technical use of organic inputs.
He explained the benefits of organic fungicides, bactericides, bio-pesticides, and liquid enzymes, reiterating their safety and environmental advantages over conventional chemical alternatives.
Sub-Divisional Horticulture Officer Koncho Gyatso elaborated on the goals of the Vibrant Village Programme and urged farmers to participate actively in horticultural initiatives.
He emphasised the importance of such activities in improving food security, generating sustainable income, and enhancing the economic resilience of remote communities.
The event also saw participation from Vinod Kumar, Assistant Sub-Inspector of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), PRI members, and other local stakeholders.
Their involvement underscored the importance of community-level collaboration in strengthening agricultural practices and improving livelihoods in sensitive border regions.
The Vibrant Village Programme aims to ensure that rural and border villages are integrated into the national development framework by providing access to key infrastructure, services, and sustainable livelihood opportunities. The horticulture kit distribution drive in Jang is seen as a meaningful step toward building an organic, profitable, and climate-resilient farming ecosystem in the region.
