Farmers worry
Source: The Sangai Express
Chandel, July 18 2019:
As in other parts of the State, farmlands in areas under Chandel district are facing water scarcity.
With cracks developing in the fields, the farmers are uncertain if they will be able sow seeds at all.
Even though the farms under Chakpikarong sub-division and others in the vicinity lack proper canals, there are source of the water - Chakpi rivers and other small streams, said farmers.
But, with no water pump sets/ engines, they could not bring water to their farms, they said.
Appealing the Autonomous District Council Chandel and department concerned to provide the much needed water pumps at the earliest to facilitate seed sowing, the farmers also urged the authorities to provide adequate fertilizers in time.