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He emphasized that official registration opens doors to recognition, financial support, and new growth opportunities, and urged participants to focus on innovation, quality, branding, and packaging to stay market-relevant.
In his welcome address, Takar Hakom, Block Mission Manager (BMM) of ArSRLM, elaborated on the initiative’s goal of mapping and registering rural entrepreneurs on the ArSRLM portal.
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He noted that this would enable access to market linkage platforms, including SHG outlets in Itanagar, inter-state exhibitions, and retail points at airports and railway stations. He also highlighted the additional support in product refinement, packaging, pricing, and design training.
Siva Das, Lead District Manager (LDM), commended ArSRLM’s vision and assured full bank credit linkage support for eligible SHGs. He encouraged participants to remain resilient and growth-oriented in their journey.
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Tadar Tara, Extension Officer from the Department of Handloom and Textiles, offered technical feedback on improving SHG products, praising their quality and diversity. Mrs Yamang Taggu, Extension Officer, Department of Industries, urged SHG members to make use of government flagship schemes like PMEGP to expand their ventures.
The Udyami Panjikaran Mela served as a platform for awareness, technical consultation, registration, and empowerment, marking a major step in strengthening rural entrepreneurship and promoting inclusive economic development in Lohit district.