Itanagar: The Arunachal Pradesh government, under the Mission Arun Himveer, has sent a consignment of fresh vegetables to the 59th Battalion of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) stationed at Nafra in Bichom district in a bid to strengthen both local agriculture and the welfare of security personnel.
The first consignment was officially flagged off on Thursday (July 3) by Bichom District Deputy Commissioner Bopai Puroik.
The state government launched the ‘Mission Arun Himveer’ in 2024, giving a boost to market linkages for agri-horti producers of Arunachal Pradesh and linking farmers with the country’s border security forces.
The ‘Mission Arun Himveer’ is an initiative between the Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture Marketing Board (APAMB) and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police.
As part of the initiative, the state government will supply fruits, vegetables, meat, and poultry to the ITBP procured from local farmers, Self Help Groups, Farmer Producer Organisations and farmer cooperatives, through the APAMB.
“This is a proud moment for our district. Mission Arun Himveer will serve as a bridge between our hardworking farmers and the brave personnel safeguarding our borders,” Puroik said.
The project has been designed to ensure a consistent and high-quality supply of locally grown vegetables to ITBP personnel deployed in remote and high-altitude posts, where fresh produce is often difficult to access.
Through this partnership, the ITBP will not only receive nutritious and fresh supplies but also contribute to the socio-economic development of the region.
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The Deputy Commissioner expressed optimism that this collaborative effort would strengthen civil-security relationships while benefiting the local farming community.
