Rural Micro Enterprise Transformation Project (RMTP)
The Rural Micro Enterprise Transformation Project (RMTP) is a 3-year initiative by RDRS Bangladesh, funded by Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). It started in September 2022 and will end in August 2025. The project aims to increase income, ensure food security, and improve family nutrition for small farmers and poultry entrepreneurs. It focuses on value addition, expanding financial services, and strengthening the framework for safe eggs, meat, and meat products. The project operates in 25 unions across 5 upazilas in Rangpur, Gaibandha, and Kurigram districts, involving 9,500 farmers and 500 service providers. Private sectors like Agrilife24.com, Renata Limited, Norish Feed Limited, and Aftab Bhohumukhhi Farms Limited support the project by training farmers, modernizing farms, and ensuring quality inputs and services.