Date:04/12/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/12/04/stories/2008120452850300.htm

Other States - Orissa

Farmers’ Club inaugurated

BERHAMPUR: A Farmers’ Club formed with the help of NABARD and Rushikulya Gramya Bank (RGB) was inaugurated at Badamadhapur in Ganjam district on Wednesday. The chairman of the RGB, C. Dora Swami and NABARD officials took part in the farmers’ meet organised during the inaugural ceremony. The RGB has till now established around 40 farmers’ clubs in different panchayats of Ganjam district. These farmers’ clubs are being established at the directive of the NABARD to impart training, credit linkage to the farmers.