Team studies drought situation
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 14 2019:
The Central Inter Ministerial team which reached Imphal yesterday to survey the drought condition, began their work today visiting various locations where agricultural lands have been rendered useless due to scarcity of water.
The team of 12, led by Ministry of Agriculture Joint Secretary (NHM) Dr Natima Pridharshi and consisting of officials from various Ministries, visited Imphal East, Bishnupur and Thoubal today and collected necessary reports.
A reliable source informed that the team was divided into three groups to survey the sites and added that the said team will visit Ukhrul, Chandel and Churachandpur tomorrow.
The team will also meet State Government officials tomorrow evening at around 7.30 before leaving Imphal the next day.