Farmers fair held at ICAR Complex
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 24 2012:
One day Farmers' Fair for the five districts of the State was organised today at ICAR Complex for NEH Region Manipur Centre, Lamphelpat under the aegis of ICAR-RC NEH Region Manipur Centre.
The fair was graced by Dr PG Chengappa, former VC, UAS as chief guest, Dr SV Ngachan, Director, ICAR-RC for NEH Region, Umiam as president and Dr JK Jindai, former Director, Research CAU, Dr YPS Dabas, former Director of extension, GBPUAT as guests of honour respectively.
Speaking at the occasion, Dr PG Chengappa said that the farmers of the State are producing various farming products ranging from agricultural, fishing to poultry products.
He maintained that reaching the needs of people by such products is a big achievement for the farmers of the State.
Highlighting the role of farmers in the economic development of the State, the chief guest further extended the importance of consulting the agricultural experts by the farmers to enhance production.
Director ICAR-RC for NEH Region Umiam, Dr SV Ngachan said that ICAR is providing various trainings to the farmers besides distributing farming equipment and materials to them.
As part of the fair, the Dignitaries also distributed farming products such as fingerlings, poultry chicks and other agricultural seeds to the farmers.