‘Hockey Wali Sarpanch’ inks pact with NABARD to strengthen farmers in Rajasthan’s village

‘Hockey Wali Sarpanch’ inks pact with NABARD to strengthen farmers in Rajasthan’s village

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Category : Miscellaneous Published on: January 13 2023

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  • Neeru Yadav, a.k.a. “Hockey Wali Sarpanch,” has launched a fresh effort to support the farmers of Lambi Ahir Village. 
  • Yadav and NABARD have signed an agreement to launch the Farmers Producers Organization (FPO) with the help of SIIRD (Society of Indian Institute of Rural Development).
  • ‘Sachhi Saheli Mahila Agro Producer Company Limited’ is the 15th such FPO launched by NABARD in Rajasthan where Yadav has taken the responsibility as Board of Directors of this company.
  • Neeru Yadav has volunteered her salary in order to teach local girls hockey skills and start a state-level squad. 
  • Under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) Scheme, she successfully taught 10 girls and assisted in placing them all in MNCs.
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