WRITE A SHORT NOTE ON WHAT MEASURE GOVERNMENT IS TAKING TO IMPROVE THE FOOD PRODUCTION IN MANIPUR.
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Imphal, March 13, 2021 (DIPR): Chief Minister Shri N. Biren Singh today distributed agriculture machineries and equipments under the Sub-Mission of Agriculture Mechanization (SMAM) Scheme to farmers at a function held at City Convention Centre, Imphal. He also distributed financial assistance of Rs. 10,000 to handicrafts artisans for buying tool kits under North Eastern Region Textiles Promotion Scheme.
The distribution function which was jointly organised by Department of Agriculture and Directorate of Handlooms & Textiles, Government of Manipur was attended by Textiles, Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Thongam Biswajit, Agriculture Minister Shri Oinam Lukhoi, Chairman, MHHDC Ltd Shri S. Achouba, Commissioner Shri R.K. Dinesh, Commissioner Shri M. Joy, Officials of Agriculture Department and Handloom & Textiles Department and beneficiaries among others.
Speaking at the occasion, Shri N. Biren said that agriculture is an important sector which has largely contributed to the economy of the Country. As such the State Government had taken up certain measures to save agricultural land with coordination among various Departments of the Government. Stating that possession of tool kits as a priority for developing any product, he announced that the financial assistance given to handicraft artisans would be increased to Rs. 20,000 from next year.
Informing that an exhibition of local product “Mai-own 2021” is being organized from coming 16th to 22nd March at Hapta Kangjeibung, he stressed on the needs for reviving the old food items and culture of the State. He added that the State has been advancing towards development in different fields due to the contributions and support of the people.
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