'Ram Muivah Award' launched to support farmers
Source: Chronicle News Service / R Lester Makang

Ukhrul, February 04 2023: Farmers in Ukhrul district have been facing a myriad of challenges ranging from financial constraints and access to quality seeds and other inputs to market their produce.

In order to address these issues, Mission Ukhrul has instituted the 'Ram Muivah Entrepreneurship Award Programme' effective from the current year.

Sources in Mission Ukhrul said that the award has been named after the incumbent Ukhrul MLA Ram Muivah and the same was declared in December last.

The ultimate goal of the initiative is to empower the farmers of Ukhrul district and help them become self-reliant.

The award is classified into seven categories namely, Honey Mission, Fishery Mission, Piggery Mission, Poultry Mission, Cattle/Dairy Farming Mission, High-Value Fruits Farming Mission (Kiwi, Avocado, Low Chilling Apple, etc.) and Most Innovative Entrepreneur (start-up) of the Year Award.

The selected recipients would be presented with cash award and certificate, the sources informed, adding that they would be assisted in taking easy loans by the office of Ukhrul MLA, if they are a registered body/individual/society.

Priority would also be given to the recipients in any government schemes from the departments concerned in future.

Regarding the eligibility criteria, sources informed that the applicants should be from within the jurisdiction of Ukhrul assembly constituency and that geo-tagging of the farming areas is mandatory.

Stating that the duration of each competition would run for one year and that the decision of the jury would be final, the sources invited interested parties to contact +94 87981 38934 for further queries and details.

It can be mentioned that Ram Muivah has been steadfast for developing Ukhrul township and work for the welfare of the marginalised farmers and entrepreneurs.

He was also instrumental in installation of different infrastructures and facilities in the town during his stint as North East Council (NEC) secretary including Cane & Bamboo Training Centre and Khashimla Market.

He once stated, "Ukhrul is the Jerusalem of Manipur.

It is the place where Christianity and modern education first started in the state.

The people of Ukhrul certainly deserve better living conditions" .

Mission Ukhrul is hopeful that the Ram Muivah Entrepreneurship Award Programme will go a long way in empowering the farmers of Ukhrul district and help them overcome the challenges they are facing.

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