Khoijuman farmers appeal
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, October 29 2018:
Farmers of Khoijuman village, under Bishnupur district have appealed the groups/organisations concerned to exclude the farmers from the purview of bandhs and blockades and urged the State Government to initiate welfare scheme for them.
Main occupation of the majority in the area is farming/agriculture.
Bandhs and blockades have serious toll on the farmers, said one of the farmers during a press meet held at Khoijuman Mamang Leikai today.
Saying that proper irrigation can improve agricultural produces, he appealed the State Government to repair/reconstruct the 'Imphal Main Canal' which he identified as main canal for irrigation water.
Khoijuman farmers are planning to focus on organic farming to better attract buyers, the farmers said and appealed Government to provide benefits and schemes to help them grow.
A farmers' association is likely to be formed later to facilitate the aspiration of the farmers of the area, said the farmers.