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Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 18 2009:
With the stated objective of widening the market opportunities of rural organic farmers and Self Help Groups, the Diocesan Social Service Society (DSSS), Imphal is organising a four day mega fair at Lamlongei, Mantripukhri, which will conclude on October 20 .
More than 50 stalls have been opened at the fair, with the farmers displaying organically grown vegetables and decorative items.
A large number of people turned up at the fair on the opening day today.
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The DSSS is an organisation certified by Onecert Asia for promotion of organic farming in the rural areas.
Apart from giving a boost to the marketing opportunities of rural organic farmers, the fair has also provided a platform to farmers of different ethnic groups, where they can come together and exchange views and share in each others' problems.
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