Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 27 2010:
MLA of Khurai Assembly Constituency Dr Ng Bijoy today distributed 100 sprayer pumps among the farmers of the constituency.
The sprayer pumps have been made available to the farmers at the subsidised rate of Rs 600 given by the Agriculture Department.
Speaking at the occasion, Dr Bijoy expressed gratitude to SPF Government for ensuring availability of sprayer pumps to the poor farmers at the subsidised rate.
He hoped that the sprayers would help the farmers in protecting their crops from pest.
Informing the gathering that efforts are also being made for providing Rs 10,000 each to 73 newly widowed women of the constituency under Family Benefit Scheme, Dr Bijoy also assured that a sum of Rs 1000 each to 80 women under Widow Pension at the rate of Rs 200 per month for five months collectively and Disability Pension benefit to 200 other people would also be distributed very soon.
The amount for these schemes is being provided by the Social Welfare Department.