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ITBP buys vegetables from Sikkim farmers to boost local economy
short by Vinayak Nair / on Monday, 27 July, 2026
The 11th Battalion of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is procuring fresh vegetables from local farmers in Sikkim under Vibrant Village Programme, a scheme sponsored by Central Government. "Initiative strengthens rural livelihoods, boosts local economy," ITBP wrote on X, adding that the force is "reinforcing" partnership with border communities. "A step towards self-reliance," a user remarked.