Govindas to inspect sericulture farms
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 04 2015 :
Commence and Industries Minister Govindas Konthoujam on Monday said that the Sericulture is the most important and eco-friendly industry in the State.
Govindas who also holds Sericulture portfolio said this during launching of mobile seri poly clinic under North Eastern Region Textile Promotion Schemes (NERTPS) held at Manipur Sericulture Project Management Complex, Sangaipat.
He will put more focus on the Sericulture Department to develop the industry in the State.
"I will tour all the Sericulture farms despite my busy ' and I will also interact with the farmers to know their grievances in the all the farms from Tuesday." Govindas said.
He said farmers are the most important stakeholders for the sericulture industry.
He appealed to the farmers to work harder and increase products so that they can generate more family income in this industry.
The Minister distributed 12 two wheelers in the four valley districts DSOs under North East Region Textile Promotion Schemes (NETPS) , three each to Thoubal and Imphal East while two each to Imphal West, Bishnupur and Head Office respectively.
Door to door mobile Seri Poly Clinic will provide items like power sprayer; mask; hose pipe; water container; bucket; filters; plastic ware; flame gun; apron; tool kit; rain coat; storage rack for equipment; basic furniture; gum boot and vacuum cleaner, etc to the farmers.
The service agent will provide disinfection service at the door steps of the farmers and supply the disinfectants and other inputs/utilities to the farmers at their door steps in the areas covered/ served by farmers at their door steps.
Principal Secretary (Seri), Government of Manipur L Lakher and Scientist � D, K Chaoba, Director of Sericulture, Manipur W Ibohal attended as President and Guest of Honours respectively.