NAMSAI, Jul 7: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein today said that the state government remains committed to uplifting the rural economy and supporting women SHGs to empower village communities. He further added that the government will continue to support and empower SHGs as catalysts of change, aiming to create a sustainable and inclusive rural economy that uplifts the lives of every individual.
Mein was speaking at the mega credit camp cum ceremonial programme organized under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- Arunachal State Rural Livelihood Mission (ArSRLM) at Namsai today. 
Addressing the event, Mein said the  government has been actively supporting and encouraging the formation of women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across the state. He also mentioned the vision of a self-sufficient village economy inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's ideals and principles, which encompasses village industries, primary education through handicrafts, eradication of untouchability and fostering communal harmony. 

During the mega camp at Namsai, a total of 513 SHGs with 5,114 women members were formed. Additionally, a sum of rupees 2.6 Crore of credit from five banks was disbursed to 263 SHGs, providing them with financial resources for their ventures.
In another significant development, Mein launched the Geospatial Soil Map during the Mega Credit Camp. According to him, this tool will provide farmers with accurate information about soil fertility, nutrient levels and moisture content, enabling them to plan their agricultural activities effectively. 
"Precision farming techniques facilitated by the Geospatial Soil Map will help optimize agricultural output, increase crop yields and reduce wastage, benefiting farmers and contributing to the overall growth and prosperity of Arunachal Pradesh as it will help to micro level agriculture planning," Mein added. He further informed that on pilot project basis, the Geospatial Soil Map was conducted in three districts--Tawang, Lower Subansiri and Namsai. In the second phase five more districts will be covered this year and all other districts of Arunachal Pradesh will be covered in the coming year.
MLAs Chau Zingnu Namchoom and Jummum Ete Deori, DC Namsai C.R. Khampa and Chief Operating Officer (ArSRLM), Jekonia Isleria also spoke on the occasion.
Among others, ZPC Namsai Nang Urmila Mancheykhun, SP Namsai Dr. D.W. Thongon, ZPM Chongkham Chow Jenia Namchoom, ZPM Piyong Nang Sawani Hopak, Joint Director of Science & Technology, officials from banks and NABARD and members of CLFs & SHGs also attended the event.

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