Fertilizers distributed at subsidized rates
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 10 2011:
Intending candidate of Naoriya Pakhanglakpa assembly constituency in the forthcoming general election Chongtham Priyokumar today distributed fertilizers(Urea) to the farmers of the constituency at subsidized rates at a function held at Kodompokpi Mamang Leikai community hall.
The function which was organized by the Naoriya Pakhanglakpa Block Congress Committee was graced by the Pradesh Congress Committee(PCC) member Chingtham Priyokumar and President of Naoriya Pakhanglakpa Block Congress Committee as the chief guest and president respectively.
Speaking on the occasion Chingtham Priyokumar said that majority of the people living I this constituency are farmers.
Looking into this aspect and to bring about a green revolution in the constituency, the required fertilizers have been distributed to the farmers today.
The government subsidized rates of these fertilizers comes to around Rs.520 - 530/bag.But farmers get it at around Rs.620 - 630/bag and the same is being distributed at Rs.300 today.
As part of the function 20 sprayer pumps and seeds were also distributed under the model seed village.