Meet calls for industrialisation of agriculture sector
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 18 2024:
Institute of Development Studies, Manipur (IDS) and Green Foundation, Imphal jointly organised a day-long discourse on "Transforming Agriculture into Industry" at the Farmer's convention hall of the Foundation on Monday.
The programme held with IDS chairman Prof N Mo-hendro Singh as chairman and Foundation chairman Khaidem Rajendra Singh as president, had Prof Mohendro pointing out that there is no problem in transforming agriculture into industry while emphasising on importance of having a wholesale market for agricultural produce.
Observing that launch of 'Go to Village' mission underscores incumbent chief minister's determination to increase agricultural yield across the state, he stressed the need for formation of a 'Think Tank' as in Assam to provide timely and effective suggestions to the government to achieve the desired target.
Moreover, the annual budget on agriculture needs to be enhanced to meet the basic requirement for a healthy and farmer-friendly environment, Mohendro added.