BAYDO asserts
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 07 2014 :
The 15 Bungte Area Youth Development Organisation (BAYDO) Senapati district in a statement has appealed to the State Government to extend assistance to the drought affected areas in Khoirok (Dolang Khunou) village, 15 Bungte Area, Saitu Gamphazol Block, Senapati district.
The statement said that more than 70 per cent of the paddy fields in Khoirok village have remained barren due to scarcity of rainfall.
With majority of villagers being dependent on agricultural activities for their livelihood, there is a fear of famine in the area, the statement added.
BAYDO urged the authority concerned and the State Government to take up immediate measures considering the plight of the farmers of 15 Bungte area, Saitu-Gamphazol Block.