UCM distributes free urea, winter crop seeds
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 10 2022:
As a part of its ongoing campaign for self-reliance in food production, United Committee Manipur (UCM) organised a one day farmers' training programme cum distribution of urea and Ravi crops seeds today.
The programme was held at Konthoujam Mamang Leikai community hall.
During the programme, fifty bags of urea and winter crop seeds were distributed for free to the farmers.
Also spray pump sets were distributed at subsidized rates.
Speaking at the occasion, president of UCM, Joychandra Konthoujam said that the UCM will continue to organise similar campaigns in all the districts to achieve the vision of a self-reliancy in food production.
He highlighted the need to ensure that the beneficiaries avail the benefits 'of various Governmental welfare schemes particularly for its effective implementation.
Acknowledging the numerous problems faced by the farmers of the State due to lack of agricultural equipment, fertilizers etc, he appealed to the Government to formulate special policies and designate markets for the sale of agricultural produce for the upliftment of farmers in the State.