40 bags of American Pea distributed
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, December 08 2018:
40 bags of American Pea were distributed to 40 beneficiaries of Kumbi Municipal Council in a simple function held at Kumbi Mayai leikai through RKVY Scheme under the supervision of MLA S Bira to promote the cultivation of Ravi Crops and to enhance its yield.
The distribution of Ravi Crops seed was held today also under RKVY Scheme after it started yesterday.
The distribution function was attended by Sub-Divisional Agriculture officer Bishnupur U Somendro Singh, w/o MLA Kumbi AC S (o) Renu Devi, and National Awardee Khrishi Kraman Asem Priyokumar Singh as dignitaries.
Regarding the function, National Awardee Asem Priyokumar Singh expressed his belief that the yield of agricultural products in Manipur can be increased manifold if the new agricultural technology and method are applied in consultation with the relevant department and urged the educated persons of the State to shift their focus towards agriculture and apply their mind for mass production of agricultural products to make Manipur a self-reliant States in India.
He further appealed the officials of Agriculture Department to conduct awareness regarding the proper way to use inorganic fertilizer by the farmers so that usage of fertilizers can be reduced in the State.
As such, the beneficiaries who have received the American Pea today should cultivate it in a proper way to increase the production, he added and said that the farmers from among the beneficiaries will be honoured with attractive prizes if they produced the highest yield of the American pea.