CM attends flag-in ceremony of AR organised organic farming tour
AR's role in checking drug smuggling noted
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR & IGAR (S)
Imphal, February 13 2023:
Chief Minister N Biren Singh attended a flag-in ceremony of Organic Farming Educational Tour at IGAR South, Mantripukhri today.
A press release issued by IGAR (S) said that the tour participated by 20 farmers (including seven females) from Kana Valley, Chandel district was flagged off from Sajik Tampak to Gangtok on February 4 as a part of Op Sadbhavna.
The tour was organized to enlighten and expose the young farmers to myriad options of organic farming, it said and added that the participant farmers were made aware about various chemical free organic farming techniques during their visit to Sikkim.
The IGAR (S) also said that the farmers interacted with the Governor of Sikkim Ganga Prasad Chaurasia at Gangtok during the tour.
The farmers were able to gain practical knowledge on organic soil testing, pests control, harvesting techniques, it added.
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Speaking as the chief guest of the function, N Biren Singh congratulated the Assam Rifles for taking up an effective measure to counter poppy plantations in the State.
Acknowledging the contribution of the Assam Rifles mainly in counter insurgency operations and guarding the border, the Chief Minister said that he is aware of the difficulties being faced by the Assam Rifles in dealing with the insurgents and difficult terrains.
The Chief Minister also expressed gratitude to the Assam Rifles for lending support in the War on Drugs campaign.
"With the help of the Assam Rifles, we are able to nab many smugglers with huge quantities of illegal drugs and destroy large tracts of poppy plantations," he added.
He said the 'War on Drugs' is a campaign to realise the vision of 'Nishamukt Bharat' .
"We cannot provide Government jobs to every person, but there are schemes like the Manipur Start Up to help the people," he added.
The 20 member team was led by Major Kunal Banerjee of the 15 Assam Rifles.
During the tour, the team visited various organic farming institutes, interacted with many organic farmers and witnessed their techniques.
Major General Rajan Sherawat, IGAR (South) and other officers of Assam Rifles, villagers from Sajik Tampak and nearby areas also attended the function.
Later, the Chief Minister inspected the ongoing work at the Sangai Ethnic Park at Moirang Khunou.
He said that preparation for the upcoming G-20 events in the State are almost complete with the blessing of the people.
The Chief Minister appealed to the people to treat the visiting international delegates with respect and make sure there are no disturbances like bandhs, blockades.
During the inspection, the Chief Minister was accompanied by Tribal Affairs and Hills Minister Letpao Haokip, Education Minister Th Basanta, MLA Moirang AC Thongam Shanti Singh, Chairman of LDA M Asnikumar and other high ranking officials .