Exhibition cum Sales of NERCORMP, Ukhrul concludes
Source: The Sangai Express
Ukhrul, November 24 2017:
The three days District level exhibition cum sales of NERCORMP, Ukhrul concluded today at TNL ground, Wino bazar Ukhrul.
Dr Harmit Singh Pahuja, DC, Ukhrul who attended as the chief guest of the valedictory programme urged the district farmers to utilize the potential and stressed on the need for self sufficiency in crop production.
The Project Manager UDCRMS, Ukhrul, Tychicus Vashum encouraged the farmers while stating that although the NERCORMP II has phased out, the district is looking forward for the next project 'NERCORMP IV', which is in pipeline.
He said that in case Ukhrul is not incorporated in NERCORMP IV, the Ministry of DoNER, NEC has assured hand holding project for Ukhrul District.
T Vashum urged the farmers, SHG, Cluster association and Federation for their support, and assured that NERCORMP IV will give greater economic boost.
The chief guest also handed over prizes for various competitions.
SHOMI NaRM-G cluster association, Kamtha NaRM-G and Kahor SHG Zonal Federation bagged first, second and third position and consolidation prizes respectively.
According to sales reports, items worth over 27 lakh rupees were sold out in the three days events, mostly organic farm products and handloom and wooden decorative piece from the district.
In their report, it was mentioned that due to heavy rainfall, the agricultural crop production has reduced in the district which has also decreased sales margin this year.