Manipur shines at International Agri Expo 2025
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, June 23 2025: The International Agriculture, Horticulture, & Organic Expo-2025, promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, was held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, from June 21 to 23, 2025 .

The event featured over 130 stalls showcasing initiatives from various State Departments, natural farming programs, and major agricompanies under schemes like PKVY, CSS-MIDH, and Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana.

Manipur stood out at the event, proudly bagging the 1st Prize for Excellent Promotion of Horticulture Products.

The award was conferred upon the Department of Horticulture & Soil Conservation, MIDH Mission, and the Manipur State Horticulture Mission for their creative and impactful contributions to the field.

The Manipur delegation was led by Chungong Pamel, Mission Director, MIDH; Deepak Huidrom, Assistant Agriculture Officer, MIDH; and Laishram Priyokumar Singh, Assistant Horticulture Inspector, MIDH .

Also present were two dynamic horticulture entrepreneurs from the State namely Khayiwon Shang, proprietor, M/s Ngayam Foods, Ukhrul and RK Binita Devi, proprietor, M/s Binita Mushroom, Moirang Kampu, Imphal East.

Their stalls showcased locally sourced organic products, reflecting the untapped potential of Northeast India in organic, sustainable agriculture.

The three-day expo provided a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaboration, reinforcing the role of horticulture in shaping India's agricultural future.

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