Under its flagship CSR initiative, OIL Jeevika, Oil India Limited (OIL) hosted the Jeevika Harvest Festival today at Na Motapung Gaon, Tinsukia. This celebratory event recognized the hard work of farmers from 14 villages and 861 households in the Hapjan and Guijan Development Blocks, showcasing the abundant harvest achieved through the OIL Jeevika project, coordinated by the Oil India Rural Development Society (OIRDS). Dignitaries, including Shri Bhairab Bhuyan, President of OIRDS, and other senior officials from OIL and OIRDS, attended the festival to honor the contributions of these dedicated farmers.
With a focus on diversified livelihood interventions, OIL Jeevika-Assam supports various farm-based clusters, including tea and spices such as turmeric, ginger, black pepper, and king chili across 217.56 hectares of cultivable land. The festival featured an impressive display of crops harvested under this initiative, alongside local Agarbatti produced by women from self-help groups. Themed ‘Sowing Hope, Reaping Thanks,’ the Jeevika Harvest Festival not only highlighted the farmers’ tireless efforts but also showcased the positive outcomes of OIL Jeevika, such as the formation of producer groups and the implementation of integrated nutrient management practices. Through these initiatives, OIL aims to boost household incomes, enhance agricultural skills, and foster sustainable growth in rural communities.
