Opening ceremony for sale of vegetables produced by CFRD supported farmers held

By TRN Online, Kathmandu, Jan 9: The opening ceremony to mark the selling of first batch of freshly harvested vegetable supported by China foundation for rural development in Tarkeshwor Municipality took place today.

The freshly harvested vegetables are the fruit of 40 students of off–seasonal vegetable training provided by the Enlai Foundation, and the Chinese people, guided by the Chongqing experts.

More than 300 kg of cauliflower, 500 kg of saag, 140 kg of tomatoes, 100 kg of potatoes, and 100 kg of other vegetables were sold in the first batch of Tarkeshwor municipality.

The Opening ceremony was attended by the local ward leader of ward 2 and 3, Agricultural department head of Tarkeshwor Municipality, President of Agricultural Federation Bagmati province, Chairperson of Local Agriculture Sales Company and other Local leaders, according to a press note issued by the China Foundation for Rural Development (CFRD). 

In a step towards fostering rural sustainable development, the China Foundation for Rural Development (CFRD) launched "The First Sustainable Development Experimental Village in Nepal" at Tarakeshwor Municipality of Kathmandu District on May 29, 2023.

Under the program, CFRD had successively launched the off-seasonal vocational skills training in agriculture, whole village water system project, Panda pack Project and Smiling Children Project.

This initiative, supported by the China Foundation for Rural Development (CFRD) and New Light Foundation (NLF), focuses on skill development training in Nepal, specifically in cultivating and selling of Off-Seasonal Vegetable Production. The project, bolstered by the expertise of Chongqing Experts, aims to contribute to sustainable agricultural practices in the region, read the press note.

The event brought together key figures and influencers in the agricultural sector, including local authorities and notable personalities. Chief Guest Ghanashyam Shrestha, Chairperson of Ward No. 6, chaired the ceremony, underscoring the local community's commitment to sustainable agricultural practices.

Special Guest Radha Krishna Khadgi, Chairperson of Ward No. 2, graced the occasion, symbolizing the broader support for initiatives fostering agricultural development. Mina Kumari Thapa, Head of the Municipality’s Agricultural Department, shared valuable insights, reflecting the collaborative efforts between governmental bodies and non-governmental organizations.

The presence of distinguished guests, Bhakta Narayan Maharjan, President of the Bagmati Province Agricultural Federation, further underscored the significance of this collaborative venture in the broader agricultural landscape.

This open ceremony marked the beginning of a new chapter in sustainable agricultural development, with the sale of freshly harvested vegetables serving as a tangible outcome of the training and support provided by CFRD, NLF, Chongqing Experts, and the Enlai Foundation. The event not only celebrated the achievements of trained farmers but also highlighted the collective commitment to building a resilient and prosperous agricultural community in Nepal, read the press note.