"KATHMANDU, AUG 15 -
The Ministry of Agriculture Development, Small Farmer Development Bank and Nepal Agriculture Cooperative Central Association signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Wednesday to implement “Improved Seeds Programme for Farmers” in six districts.
The districts are Gulmi, Arghakhanchi, Rukum, Rolpa, Salyan and Pyuthan. The programme will be launched in 30 VDCs of these districts. It is aimed at raising living standard of the people by making available improved seeds and ensuring availability of micro credits. A total of 18,000 households are expected to benefit from this programme.
The International Fund for Agriculture Development is supporting the programme.
The MoU was signed by the bank’s CEO Jalan Kumar Sharma, Joint Secretary Rajendra Prasad Adhikari, General Manager of the association."
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