1,024 Women Farmers Join Maize Producer Company in Jharigaon

Jharigaon, 22nd Sept 2025:  The 2nd Annual General Meeting of the Chitrangi Mission Shakti Women’s Maize Producer Company Ltd., based in Jharigaon, was held at the Chandan Godown premises.

Distinguished Guests:

  • Chief Guest: Nihar Nayak, District Agriculture Officer
  • Keynote Speaker: Dr. Shashank Lenka, Senior Scientist, Umerkote Krishi Vigyan Kendra
  • Guests of Honour:
  • Sunita Singh (Group Agriculture Officer)
  • Linkan Meher (Assistant Horticulture Officer)
  • Biraja Mohini Pangi (ICDS Officer)
  • Jayant Rath (Mission Shakti Block Coordinator)
  • Ramesh Chandra Tadingi (Block Livelihood Mission Coordinator)
  • Yamuna Gand (Zilla Parishad Member)

Highlights:

  • The company currently has 1,024 women members associated with it.
  • From 639 members, ₹500 each was collected as share capital.
  • The AGM was attended by:
  • Chairperson: Hemalata Majhi
  • Director: Kaveri Santa
  • 10 Board Members
  • Company officials and 20 women maize-producing groups.
  • Key Discussions & Presentations:
  • CEO Babalu Bishwal presented the company’s achievements and progress.
  • Plans for FY 2025–26 were discussed in detail.
  • Jitendra Mallik, AVP of Access Development Services, advised focusing on:
  • Quality seed distribution
  • Maize processing
  • Strengthening market linkages
  • Technology & Agricultural Innovations Showcased:
  • Drone sprayers
  • Solar and drip irrigation systems
  • Nutrients and medicines
  • Soil testing services
  • Maize quality testing
  • Organic inputs
  • Display of “Kaveri” maize seeds

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