Basar, May 8: Pagi village under Basar circle in Lepa Rada district was officially inaugurated as a localized sustainable development goals (LSDG) village on Wednesday.
The initiative has been implemented under the 3% component of the state own revenue (SOR) grants for 2024-25.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Basar MLA Nyabi Jini Dirchi, rural development and panchayati raj secretary Dr Sonal Swaroop Riba along with Lepa Rada deputy commissioner Atul Tayeng, SP Dr Thuptan Jambey, among others.
As part of the LSDG initiative, 11 self-help groups from Pagi I and II villages have begun various income-generating activities. These include poultry farming, piggery, fish pond development, banana cultivation, and cluster farming.
The projects aim to strengthen the local economy and support sustainable rural livelihoods.
The visiting dignitaries also inspected the activity sites and interacted with SHG members.
Addressing the gathering, Dr Swaroop commended the bottom-up planning approach of the initiative.
“All projects have been designed based on proposals prepared by the villagers themselves, tailored to their local needs. I urge all SHGs to implement their schemes successfully to become financially self-sufficient and sustainable,” she said.
The DC, in his address, highlighted the economic potential of the program. He encouraged SHG members to pursue their activities with consistency and dedication, stating that the scheme offers a practical pathway to rural financial independence.
Dirchi thanked the state government for launching the LSDG initiative in Pagi village and emphasised its transformative potential.
“This initiative can act as a big boon in uplifting the rural economy,” she said and urged the villagers to make optimal use of the support provided and encouraged them to become a model for other villages in the district.
She also called upon heads of departments to extend continued technical support and guidance to ensure long-term success.
The event concluded with the distribution of Rs 27,000 in seed money to each of the 11 participating SHGs, marking a significant milestone in promoting grassroots economic empowerment.
