Farmers' training programme
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal,June 04 2013:
Like the implementation of many developmental programmes, the State Government should implement policies and programmes to raise the production of agriculture land of the State.
This was echoed by the president of All Manipur Progressive Farmers' Association, Joy Nongmaithem during a one-day farmers training programme held at Kamong Meisnam Leikai Community Hall.
The programme was jointly organised by District Agriculture Officer, Imphal West and Nongchup Imphal Loumi-Sinmi Chaokhat Thourang Lup, Imphal West.
Asserting that the people of the State were self-sufficient during the span of over 2000 years history, Joy lamented that the State has now suffered insufficiency in many fronts including food production.
The programme was graced by MP Dr T Meinya, MLA K Sarat, Adhaksya of Imphal West, Ch (O) Bijenti, pradhan S Nabakumar, NILSCTL president Ch Shanta and ward members as the chief guest, president and guests of honour respectively.
Programme Coordinator of KVK Thoubal Dr M Thoithoi and AAO of Agri dept, L Sanatomba spoke as the resource persons.