Market sheds built with money contributed by villagers inaugurated at Sagang bazar
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, October 28 2019:
As a glaring example to prove that everything is possible if we work together with common goal, 4 market sheds built at the estimated cost of Rs 15 lakh at Sagang bazar in Saikot AC, Churachandpur District, with the money contributed by the villagers of Sagang village under the supervision of Sagang Village Authority and Sagang Bazar Development Committee was formally inaugurated by Minister, Agriculture & Veterinary and Animal Husbandary, Hangkhalian Valte in a simple function held at Sagang Bazar today.
It may be mentioned that Sagang Bazar is a business hub for all communities based in Bishnupur and Churachandpur District.
The function organized by Sagang Bazar Development Committee in association with Sagang Village Authority at Sagang Bazar was attended by Minister Agriculture & Veterinary and Animal Husbandary, Hangkhalian Valte as chief guest; president KOMREN Union Manipur, Lalkhomang Serto as functional president while MLA Kumbi AC, S Bira Singh; Sagang Village Chief, Emmi Serto attended as guests of honour.
Speaking at the occasion, MLA S Bira Singh said the new market shed will further enhance the bond between different communities as people from different background carried out all kinds of trade and business activities at Sagang bazar.
He also drew the attention of the minister regarding the issues faced by the farmers.
Chief guest V Hangkhanlian said that the State Govt has been taking up new policy and programme for the welfare of the public since it came to power and urged the farmers to employ new technology to enhance their agricultural yield so that the agriculural produce be doubled by 2022 which is a set target of the State Govt.The minister also appealed the farmer to avail the benefit extended by the Agriculture Department which is providing 40% discount on Tractor, Harvester/Thresher, Water pump etc under Govt subsidy by submitting form to the Dept before November 6 .