Khoijuman Vegetable Festival to be held
Source: The Sangai Express

Bishnupur, October 27 2026: The official website of the first-ever Khoijuman Vegetable Festival, scheduled to be held from November 5 to 7 was launched by Deputy Commissioner of Bishnupur, Pooja Elangbam today.

The official website, www.khoijumanvegfestival.in, was launched at a programme held at the conference hall of the Mini Secretariat Complex in Bishnupur.

The festival is organised with the aim of promoting local agricultural produce and recognising the contributions of farmers in Manipur.

The three-day festival will be organised under the theme, "Empowering Farmers, Promoting Local Agriculture, Connecting Farmers Directly with Consumers, Building a Self-Reliant Manipur" .

Speaking at the website launch, DC Pooja Elangbam said farmers who work tirelessly to produce a wide variety of vegetables and other agricultural products for consumers in Manipur and beyond deserve recognition and appreciation.

She stated that agriculture and horticulture play a significant role in strengthening the state's economy and improving the livelihoods of its people.

She expressed belief that organising such festivals annually would encourage farmers to increase the production of quality agricultural produce.

Festival convenor Thiyam Kabichandra said the event is intended not only to introduce the hardworking farmers of Khoijuman village to the people of Manipur but also to ensure that their produce reached consumers more effectively.

He added that the festival would provide farmers with a platform to showcase their products, establish direct connections with consumers and explore opportunities to expand their markets.

The festival will also feature sessions on advanced agricultural technologies, modem farming techniques and smart agriculture systems to help farmers improve productivity and increase agricultural output.

Stalls showcasing a wide range of vegetables and other agricultural products will be set up as part of the event.

The organisers appealed to the people of Manipur to support the initiative.

They also encouraged the public to visit the newly launched website to obtain information about the festival and its activities.

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