Agri Minister hails Centre's 20 lakh crore package
Source: The Sangai Express
CCpur, May 16 2020:
Agriculture Minister V Hangkhanlian today hailed the economic package announced by the Centre in the backdrop of the novel coronavirus-induced lockdown, saying that it would give the much-needed boost to the economy of the Nation.
The Minister, who is also in-charge of Animal Husbandry and Vety, expressed that the special packages will enhance the flow of funds to the existing schemes, which already has relevance in Manipur.
"I am not sure how the package for Manipur will be bundled, but, I believe it will be sufficient to boost the State's economy amidst the fight against COVID-19," he added.
Saying that there will also be sufficient subsidies to improve the infrastructure in the State, he thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for announcing the relief packages.