Imphal: 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 on Tuesday. It was jointly organised by the staff of ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region Manipur Centre and ICAR -Krishi Vigyan Kendras of Imphal- West, Ukhrul, Tamenglong, Chandel and Churchanpur.
Speaking on the occasion, Peter Salam, Director of the Department of Agriculture, said that the main role of the department is to help farmers produce more, and the department is always ready to help them in every possible way.
He further appealed to all the farmers to visit the department for any kind of queries. The department would also encourage innovative ideas from the vibrant farmers. He advised all the officials working in the field to devote the 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, highlighted and applauded the hard works and dedications kput in by the farmers. He recalled that, recently the Prime Minister had also felicitated several successful farmers, and further said that today’s programme is all about celebrating successful farmers.
Dr. Ch. Basudha Devi, Head of the Regional Centre, ICAR, Manipur Centre appealed all the farmers to make Manipur a self-sufficient state in the coming years. More awareness is also required in gearing up energetic farmers for great productivity, she added.
Farmers from different districts were presented with various high-yielding seeds, poultries and farm feeds. Success stories from ten renowned farmers from hill and valley areas shared their journey towards success.
