All Manipur Tribal Union appeals for aid
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 06 2019:
All Manipur Tribal Union (AMTU) has appealed to the State Government and the Agriculture Department to extend help and provide the farmers with an alternative source of cultivation and allied farming resources along with adequate training to overcome the factors which poses huge threats to the State and its people.
A press release issued by AMTU working president stated that the farmers of the State, especially in the hill areas, are in dire need of rescue with the State facing a drought-like situation and the prime season for paddy cultivation clearly slipping with thousands of hectares of land lying uncultivated.
It maintained that with most of the population in the hill areas being dependent on paddy cultivation for their annual livelihood and economic standing, the farmers fear that the continuing situation will leave a large negative impact on the lives of the people.
Concerning the steep prices of rice in the market, the prevailing situation will only worsen with time if no preventive measures are taken immediately, it stated.