Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 11:
Manipur Bio-Diesel Development Mission organised a consultation programme on development of Jatropha in Manipur at Kuki Inn today.
Around 200 delegates representing Jatropha farmers, village chiefs, NGOs, SHGs and social workers from different districts participated in the programme.
Resource persons from Williamson Magor Bio-Fuel Ltd, IKF Green Fuel Ltd, NABARD and Commercial Banks presented their roles on the development of Jatropha.
Agreements/MoUs were also signed between companies and farmers on marketing, technical and financial support guarantee.
The meeting also decided to urge the State and Central Governments for financial support on plantation and processing.
It was also decided to take Jatropha plantation under NREGS and Water Shed Development Programme.