Arapti Urup Farmers Association observes 3rd foundation day
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 25 2021:
The third foundation day of Arapti Urup Farmers Association (AUFA) was observed today at Arapti Awang Leikai.
The foundation day observation was graced by Lourembam Rameshwar Meetei, Deputy Chairman of State Planning Board, Konthoujam Ibotombi, chairman of AUFA, president Thongram Parijat and advisor Phamdom Deban as the presidium members.
Speaking on the occasion, L Rameshwar Meetei who is also the MLA of Keirao Assembly Constituency said that the agricultural products mainly vegetables produced at Arapti and Urup are grown using considerably low amounts of chemicals and insecticides.
He assured that he will work to promote the agricultural produce of the farmers of Arapti and Urup by designating a special market separately to sell them after it is collected by the AUFA.
Stating that after the conduct of the upcoming State Assembly election, Arapti will be covered under Gram Panchayat he maintained that developmental measures of agriculture and allied fields will be taken up by the respective Gram Panchayat.
Giving assurance to extend best possible help to the farmers of Arapti and Urup, he sought support and cooperation from AUFA for the same.
As a part of the programme, three farmers who produced the highest quantity of produce were selected and honoured with cash prize and simple gifts.