MLA Alexander distributes seeds to farmers
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Senapati, August 28 2014:
Different seeds of vegetables were distributed to farmers under District Horticulture and Soil Conservation, Senapati during a function at DRDA conference hall here on Wednesday.
Speaking as Chief Guest of the function, Dr..VAlexander Pao, MLA of 47-Karong A/C, urged the public to give importance in horticulture and its allied activities to enhance our agricultural products rather than only concentrating in paddy and few crops.
Cultivation as the main occupation of common people in rural area, horticulture products are very much important and are basic need for every meal, he said, while pointing out that people do not live by eating only rice and vegetables, but also fruits.
The MLA also gave the assurance of extending whatever possible help from his side towards development of horticultural sector in the district.
He also pointed out that a Bill was passed in the recently held Legislative Assembly to stop construction of houses on agricultural field, so as not to decrease production of food grains in view of fast growing population.
Asking the public to preserve forest in order to avoid scarcity of water, Dr.Alexander discouraged deforestation and called for massive tree plantation.
Furthermore, the MLA sought the cooperation from the public for the growth of DHQ, Senapati town and stressed on the need to develop the district in whatever possible way.