Heirok MLA stresses development of agriculture sector
Source: Chronicle News Service
Thoubal, October 07 2021:
Heirok A/C MLA Thokchom Radhesyam has called for focusing more on development of the agriculture and allied sector so as to bring change and enhance the economy of the state.
Speaking at the 1st foundation day celebration of Ingourok Progressive Farmers' Club held at Nongpok Ingourok on Thursday, MLA Radheshyam recalled that former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri had always raised voice for the welfare of farmers and soldiers.
The present Prime Minister Narendra Modi after realising the importance of science has been trying to enhance soldiers, farmers and science through 'Jai Jawan Jai Kishan Jai Bigyan' campaign, he maintained and noted that the role of the farmers in the society is huge.
Lauding Progressive Farmers Club, MLA Radheshyam encouraged the farmers who have been trying to enhance their economy and working for becoming self-reliant and independent.
He also highlighted the need for expanding the activities of the Club by consulting KVK and planting plants and rearing livestock.
He assured of extending all possible help in development of the agricultural sector.
The foundation day celebration was also attended by KVK Thoubal head and senior scientist Sarangthem Zesmarani, IPFG chief coordinator Kh Ratankumar, Lourembam GP pradhan nominee Khoirom Sanakhomba, members of the farmers' club and staffers of KVK Thoubal.
Chicks were also distributed to the farmers during the programme.