DIPHU The Unity, Victory, and Prosperity Rally for Duarbagori MAC constituency was organised by the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) at Deithor Mini
Our Correspondent Diphu, July 15 (EMN): With pineapple farming as the main source of livelihood, the villagers of Tharvelangso in West Karbi Anglong, have been cultivating pineapple for years to support their families and for educating their children. Meet Jostan Tokbi, a local pineapple cultivator from Tharvelangso village who has set an example of self-reliance and integrity. This reporter travelled 190 km to meet Tokbi, who is one of the most successful pineapple cultivators in the village. From Tharvelangso, Umpanai in Amri MAC constituency, Jostan Tokbi, who has been cultivating pineapple for the last ten years own 6 bighas of pineapple farm and has plans to extend more in future. Located along Shillong road, his well maintained farm attracts every passerby. Speaking exclusively to Eastern Mirror Jostan Tokbi said, ‘we have completed ten years of pineapple cultivation and through this cultivation I could support my family and children for studies as well.’ Father of three