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Imphal, Mar 4:
Under the theme ‘Celebrating Successful Farmers’,Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Lamphelpat conducted a Farmers’ meet cum Exhibition at Loktak Farmer’s Training Hostel, Lamphelpat Imphal today. It was jointly organised by the Staff of ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region Manipur Centre & ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendras of Imphal- West,Ukhrul, Tamenglong, Chandel and Churchanpur.
Speaking on the occasion Shri Peter Salam, MCS,Director Department of Agriculture, expressed that the main role of the department is to help the farmers to produce more. In
He further appealed all the farmers to visit the department for any kind of queries and would also encourage innovative ideas from the vibrant farmers. He advised all the officials working in this field to be able to devote first half of every working day in the field. This would help the knowledge and inputs from the officials to reach directly to the farmers, thereby helping in developing a more synergy environment.
Dr. Ramgopal Laha, Ex-Head of Regional Centre, ICAR RC for NEH region,in his Guest of Honour speech, highlighted and applauded the hard works and dedications made by the farmers. He recalled that, recently the Hon’ble Prime Minister had also felicitated several successful farmers, and further said that today’s programme is all about celebrating successful farmers.
He stated that ICAR is the technology providerand various scientific technologies have been disseminated to many farmers and sectors. It is fortunate that the State Government has recognised the activities of ICAR by opening five (5) Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) under its supervision. Different scientific technologies which are not available in the State are also being imported and disseminated to many farmers. He appealed all the farmers to seek technical supports from the scientists of KVKs for better and greater productivities.
