TODAY -
Hengbung hosts fair cum awareness programme
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 04 2016:
A one-day farmers' fair cum awareness programme was held today Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Hengbung, Senapati on crop insurance scheme.
The programme was held in accordance to an instruction issued by the Ministry of Agriculture to 600 such KVKs spread across the country.
Speaking at the function as chief guest, Lok Sabha MP Thangso Baite while pointing out that India is still largely an agricultural country, highlighted the need for such awareness programmes.
Now the Government of India has been paying special attention to agriculture sector with the primary objective of enhancing agricultural productivity.
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The crop insurance money does not mean it would provide any substantial amount of money to farmers.
It is more about making farmers successful in their agricultural occupation.
It is essential to alleviate economic condition of farmers for overall development of the country, Thangso Baite said.
Sadar Hills ADC Chairman Haokholal Hangshing who was the guest of honour exuded that such programmes would help farmers adopt scientific methods of crop plantation.
CAU Imphal Vice-Chancellor Prof M Premjit presided the fair cum awareness programme which was participated by many farmers residing within Senapati district.
Later different agricultural inputs were distributed to different farmers' clubs of Senapati district where several stalls were also opened.
Moreover, experts gave lectures to farmers on different topics.
35 AR, B-Coy joined the gathering by organising a free medical camp.
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