Churachandpur: Krishna Kumar, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Churachandpur today distributed Hybrid Vegetable Seeds & Farm Inputs under Centrally Sponsored Scheme – Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (CSS-MIDH) First Installment 2026-27 for Churachandpur District to the selected registered beneficiaries at District Agriculture Officer (DAO) Training Hall, Tuibong.
The programme was organised by the Office of District Horticulture and Soil Conservation, Churachandpur under the aegis of District Administration, Churachandpur. The programme was supervised by Jangminlal Khongsai, District Officer, District Horticulture & Soil Conservation, Churachandpur.
Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner appreciated the effort of District Horticulture Officer for taking such initiative. He said, “Government is making all effort to ensure the well-being of each and every farmer.” He further urged the farmers to show interest and use best technology to increase production. He informed that soil testing facility is available in the district and farmers may contact District Horticulture Officer and District Agriculture Officer for testing of their soil samples.
Appealing for organic farming, the Deputy Commissioner said, “I appeal to all my dear farmers to please focus for the organic farming.” He added that Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji is also appealing earnestly to all farmers to pay focus for organic farming. He also informed that an exhibition of vegetables and fruits grown by local farmers was held today and assured that the Horticulture Department will contact state authorities to facilitate marketing of local produce outside the district.
During the programme, inputs distributed to the registered beneficiaries included one unit of bee hives/boxes of 8 frames with bee colonies, mulching plastics, bamboo, promotion of Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) / Integrated Pest Management (IPM), garden pea seeds, shed nets, cabbage, cauliflower, tomato and broccoli seeds, honey extractors, organic manures and UV films, among others. Selection of the beneficiaries was done by the District Mission Committee (DMC) headed by the Deputy Commissioner, Churachandpur, from amongst the farmers registered under the MIDH Suraksha online portal.
The Department further informed that the distribution of inputs will continue and registered beneficiaries can collect the same from the office during office hours. The programme was attended by officials and staff of the Department along with a large number of beneficiaries.
