Fertilizers distributed at subsidized rate to farmers
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 19 2020:
In addition to the subsidized rate fertilizers provided by the State Government to farmers, the Senior Citizen for Society Manipur, Moirang AC chapter distributed fertilizers to the farmers of Moirang AC falling within the jurisdiction of the society, at a low rate.
The distribution programme was held at the Loktak Modern Fish Market in Moirang Patlou Leikai.
The fertilizer were made available to around 300 farmers selected by the society.
Speaking to media persons, the president of the society Oinam Gourakishwor said that the distribution programme is a joint initiative of the founder member of the society, Moirang AC MLA P Sharatchandra, the Director of Agriculture, Manipur and the District Agriculture Officer Bishnupur, in order to aid needy farmers during this difficult time of the pandemic.
He further stated that the society will continue to provide fertilizers at low rates to the farmers in the future as well.