Two Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) was signed today at Lokseva Bhavan, The first one is among the Directorate of Horticulture, DA&FE, and the selected Operating Agency, M/S. Cold Chain Solutions for the project titled “Operation, maintenance & management of Integrated Pack House at Govindpur, Dhenkanal in Odisha.” and second one with the Directorate of Horticulture, DA&FE, Mission Shakti, and Professional Assistance for Development Action (PRADAN) for the project titled “Strengthening Livelihoods of WSHG Members through Promotion of Agriculture Production Cluster (APC) in Odisha.”
The signed MoU will strengthen the Integrated Pack House for smooth operation & management and procure agricultural produce, fruits & vegetables from Individual Farmers, Farmer’s Interest Groups, Co-operatives, Agricultural Company or Farmer Producer organizations (FPO) or Farmer Producer Company (FPC) on a priority basis from the nearby catchment area and Agriculture Production Cluster (APC) areas at a mutually remunerative price to be settled based on market pricing both to the producers and procurement agencies by supporting FPOs of nearby districts.
Presentation -Dibyabharati Nayak