Nahakpam Foundation for Development (NFD) distributed Watermelon Seeds to farmers of the state today at Manipur Press Club, Imphal.
Speaking on the occasion, Secretary, NFD, Shanta Nahakpam said that the distribution of Watermelon Seeds is to encourage the farmers of the state in Watermelon production which can boost the economy of the state. He added that the Horticulture department of the state should give cooperation to NFD whether in distributing Watermelon Seeds or in giving awareness of the watermelon production to the farmers of the state. Shanta further said that a monitoring panel of NFD will be set up as soon as possible to monitor the water melon cultivation every year and choose the best farmer which produce maximum Watermelon. The panel will be comprised of the experts from CAU (Central Agricultural University) and senior farmers. NFD will organise a grand event of the Watermelon festival which will take place in the month of May by displaying maximum Watermelon produced from the state.
Former Dean (Agriculture) CAU, Prof. N. Iboton Singh, Director, ICM, Dr. Kh. Somorendro and Ksh. Somorendro, President, ACOAM Lup, Kangleipak attended the function as Chief Guest, President and Guest of Honour respectively.
