SPOPI launched, consultative training programme conducted
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 02 2022:
The Green Foundation and Chakpi Organic Producer Company Limited (Chakpi OPC) jointly launched the Sinsang Producer Organisation Promoting Institute (SPOPI) along with conducting a consultative training programme for farmers today.
The event was held at the office of Green Foundation located in Kwakeithel Awang Thiyam Leikai.
It may be noted that the consultative training programme was conducted under Mission Organic Value Chain Development North East Region (MOVCD-NER) .
The event was attended by Todinang Panmei, Addl Director, Agriculture Department as the chief guest, W Joykumar, chairman Chakpi OPC as the president of the function and Khai Siamlal Guite, Deputy General manager, NABARD and Brindas Laishram, Company Secretary, NABARD as the guests of honour.
Speaking on the occasion, U Himat, chief executive officer, Green Foundation stated that if farmers and producers of the State remain complacent with their old trading and marketing techniques then Manipur cannot be transformed into a self-reliant, self-sustaining state.
He added that it is high time to discuss methods to ensure that farmers' products reach their desired market within the state, beyond the state and beyond the country.
U Himat went on to state that the consultative training will prove to be beneficial to farmers, producers and many companies.