Promotional sale of organic fruits begins
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 05 2024:
Promotional sale of organic Tamenglong orange and Kachai lemon commenced at the horticulture outlet, Sanjenthong, here, from Monday.
Speaking at the launch of the promotional sale, horticulture and soil conservation director K Devadutta Sharma informed that the department has been helping the farmers whenever they face marketing issues.
Under the same objective and spirit, the department bulk procured organic Tamenglong oranges and Kachai lemons and supplied the same to the internally displaced persons taking shelter in relief centres at nominal rates to aid the latter generate some income, he said.
The promotional sale held under the initiative of MOMA, also started at Keithel Ashangbi by the residents of relief centres.
The organic oranges and lemons are being sold at Rs 120 and Rs 80 per kilogram respectively.