Drought status
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 14 2012:
The State Agriculture department is awaiting reports from district officials concerned on whether to declare the State as drought hit.
Agriculture Minister, Md Abdul Nasir commented on the matter while replying to query from reporters today while attending felicitation function of meritorious students and sportspersons held today at ABA Community Hall.
The department had earlier announced to declare the State as drought hit if rains fail till July 15 .
The Agriculture Minister said that reports from concerned officials of each district are being awaited and as a result, the department could not declare the state to be drought hit.
He added that the declaration is likely to be made on July 16 or 17 after studying details of the reports given by district officials.
In case the State is confronted with drought situation, the department would take suitable measures including distribution of seeds and water pumps to farmers with assistance from the Centre.