Many distribute fertilizers to farmers
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 22 2021:
Urea fertilizers were distributed for free to farmers of Kshetrigao Assembly Constituency today by Punnam Rani Wangkhem, general secretary of Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC).
The distribution programme was held at the residence of former CO of 3rd IRB, MA Jalin at Kshetrigao Mayai Leikai.
Speaking on the occasion, Punnam Rani Wangkhem said that she took up the initiative of distributing the fertilizers for free since many of the farmers in Kshetrigao AC are not getting the fertilizers provided by the Government at subsidized rates.
He continued that today's distribution programme is being carried out in association with MPCC and he will ensure that all the farmers receive the fertilizers.
Secretary of MPCC, Yungkham Ratimanjuri Devi and vice president of Kshetrigao Block Congress Committee M Biren also attended the event.
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Patsoi
In view of the inconveniences faced by the farmers due to non availability of fertilizers amid the trying times of COVID-19 pandemic, former MLA of Patsoi Assembly Constituency, Sapam Kunjakishor@Keba provided 300 bags of fertilizers to farmers of the AC at subsidized rates today.
The fertilizers were also delivered to the houses of the farmers without any transportation charges.
Speaking on the occasion, S Kunjakishor said that the fertilizers which cost around Rs 275 per bag were provided to the farmers at Rs 200 in view of the hardships faced by them.
He continued that he will ensure that all the farmers get the sufficient quantities of fertilizers.
On the other hand, he also distributed edible items to households of Polling Station 19/38, Sadokpam Leikai and 19/35, Sangaiprou Paite Veng to provide some relief amid the trying times of COVID-19 pandemic.