Sirsi, Dec 1: Gabriel D. Wangsu, Arunachal Pradesh’s Minister for Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary, Fisheries, Legal Metrology & Consumer Affairs, and Food & Civil Supply, praised the transformative work of the Totgars’ Cooperative Sale Society Limited (TSS) and Kadamba during his visit to Sirsi, Karnataka Friday last. He commended these societies effort to empower marginal farmers by providing a transparent and reliable market for their produce, describing it as an exemplary model for rural development. 
“TSS commitment to organizing farmers and ensuring fair prices for their hard-earned produce is commendable. By establishing such a system, you have freed local farmers from the daily struggle of finding buyers. TSS is not just running a business but giving noble services to the farming community,” Minister Wangsu remarked while addressing the board members of TSS.
Lauding the innovative business model and farmer-friendly policies of TSS, he stated that such platforms could revolutionize agriculture across India. “If institutions like TSS existed throughout the country, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, our farmers would have a seamless marketplace, focusing only on enhancing their production while contributing to national growth,” he observed. 
On his later visit to Kadamba, Minister Wangsu expressed his satisfaction in learning the success story of Kadamba and his intention to adopt its Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in his home state while acknowledging the long journey of hard work and relentless efforts of Kadamba that might have been required to implement such a system.
He reiterated the need to propagate Kadamba’s story across India as an inspiring example of grassroots empowerment. “Such platforms should be replicated everywhere to eliminate the challenges faced by farmers. I salute the perserverence of visionaries and NGOs behind this initiative,” Wangsu added. 
The Ministerial delegation also toured the farm of Seetaram Hadge in Neernsli, which showcased a variety of products, including areca, blackpepper, coconut and other non-timber forest products. They also visited cattle feed manufacturing unit and sales facilities, followed by a meeting with senior board members of TSS and Kadamba to discuss operational strategies and farmer engagement. 
These visits were part of Minister Wangsu’s larger initiative to study advanced agricultural practices and technologies in other states, with a view to fostering collaboration and innovation in Arunachal Pradesh.

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