Agriculture fair organised
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 08 2018:
District Level Agriculture Fair 2018 was held today at Khurai Ningthoubung Puriba Puraba community hall on the theme of doubling farmers' income.
The fair was organised by the Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Imphal.
MLA Leishangthem Susindro Meitei (Yaima), Agriculture Director Ph Rajendra, Khurai Chingangbam Zilla Parishad member Mayanglambam Tomba and ATMA Imphal East Project Director N Sarat attended the opening session as presidium members.
Several farmers' groups, SHGs, KVK Andro, Agriculture and allied departments opened stalls where their produces and activities were exhibited.
Speaking at the fair, L Susindro said that necessary steps would be initiated soon so that double cropping can be practised at Kangla Sangomshang, Kangla Siphai and Phaknung from December this year.
Similar measures would also be taken up at Angom Leikai and Moirangkampu, he said.
Ph Rajendra highlighted the importance of coordination among Agriculture Department, Horticulture Department, Forest Department, Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Department and Minor Irrigation Department in order to accomplish the Prime Minister's mission of doubling farmers' income by 2022.He said that endangered indigenous rice species are being preserved at Wangbal Rice Research Station.