RIDF workshop organised
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 25 2015 :
A workshop on Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) was organised by NABARD, Manipur Regional Office in collaboration with Finance Department, Government of Manipur at The Classic Hotel, Imphal today.
PC Lawmkunga, IAS, Chief Secretary, Government of Manipur graced the workshop as the chief guest.
The programme was also attended by the Additional Chief Secretary, Principal Secretaries/ Head of Departments, Deputy Commissioners and Senior Officials of the State Government Departments.
PC Lawmkunga urged the gathering to take advantage of the support extended by RIDF in order to improve rural infrastructure of the State.
He also called upon the gathering to effectively implement all the developmental projects.
Speaking at the function, Dr J Suresh Babu, Principal Secretary (Finance), Government of Manipur asserted that RIDF supplements the resources of State Government and helps in increasing public investment for rural infrastructure development.
AC Srivastava, General Manager, NABARD also spoke on the role of RIDF in enhancing public investment for capital formation in the State, increasing production and productivity of the State's farmers.
A discussion programme on how to avail benefits under RIDF was also held.