Arunachal Pradesh celebrated a transformative milestone with the launch of Mission Arun Himveer and a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and the Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture Marketing Board (APAMB).

• This initiative aims to empower local farmers by establishing direct market linkages, allowing ITBP to procure fresh produce directly from them.
• Officials highlighted that this collaboration will benefit farmers, enhance food security, and reduce wastage, marking a significant step towards self-sufficiency in the region.
• The primary stakeholders in this initiative include the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), the Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture Marketing Board (APAMB), and local farmers.
• The collaboration was initiated by proposals made to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his team, reflecting a commitment to agricultural development in the state.

Mission Overview

Mission Arun Himveer is designed to create sustainable market linkages for farmers in Arunachal Pradesh. The MoU signed between ITBP and APAMB facilitates the procurement of fresh, locally-grown produce directly from farmers, addressing previous challenges related to market access and produce wastage.