Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 31 2010:
Department of Horticulture and Soil Conservation, Government of Manipur under Technology Mission has started distribution of banana saplings to farmers of 9 districts.
In a fuctione organised by the deparment at Horticulture Campus , Mantipukhri Commissioner, Horticulture and Soil conservation, K Moses Chalai and Director, K Ngachan handed over banana saplings to farmers.
The variety of banana saplings distributed are learnt to be Grand Naine variety, suitable in Manipur's climate.
Horticulture Technology Mission director, Kh Ratankumar announced that the department has readied 4 lacs and 50 thousands banana saplings for distribution to farmers of 9 districts.
Commissioner K Moses Chalai appealed to farmers to make banana plantation success with their active participation.