Consumer awareness prog held at Kangpokpi
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 08 2023:
Under the sponsorship of Agriculture Department, Sakariya Organic Producer Company Limited organised a two-day consumer awareness programme under the theme "Let the Consumer Know" on November 7 and 8 at Upper Kalapahar in Kangpokpi district.
The programme was attended by extension officer (Agri) LS Lavei James, Sakariya Organic chairman Kharga Tamang and the company's board of director with active participation of organic grower farmers and villagers.
During the programme, Lavei James spoke about the significance of organic farming in Manipur, rural youth becoming self-reliant, consumer consciousness product information, organic product marketing and health benefit of using organic products.
While encouraging the farmers to grow organic produce, Kharga Tamang assured that his company will take care of marketing of all the product.
Highlighting the provisions of Food Safety and Standard Act 2006, he advised business operators tp adhere food safety rules.
As part of the programme, branded organic products were exhibited and success stories of organic producer company of Manipur as well as the nation displayed.