Tezpur: In its resolve to rehabilitate ex-insurgents, the Indian Army has undertaken an environmental friendly project of manufacturing ‘Tamul (betel nut) plates’.
In collaboration with Aseem Foundation, a Pune-based Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), the project is expected to provide opportunities and employment to the ex-insurgents.
“This is a pilot project, and few ex cadres are being engaged in making the bio-degradable, environment-friendly, cost-effective ‘tamul’ (betel nut) plates. These plates can be used in catering services for large gatherings, offices and institutes etc.,” said Lt Col Harsh Wardhan Pande, Public Relations Officer, Ministry of Defence.
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