Manipur CM distributes agriculture machinery among farmers, financial aid to artisans

On Saturday, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh distributed agriculture machinery and equipment to farmers. He also allocated financial assistance of Rs 10,000 for handicraft tool kits to 1,500 artisans, as part of North East Region Textile Promotion Scheme. Sharing pictures from event, Chief Minister tweeted, "Immensely gl to distribute financial assistance for handicrafts tool kits under North East Region Textile Promotion Scheme to 1500 handicrafts artisans through DBT, and Agriculture Machineries and Equipment under Sub-Mission of Agriculture Mechanization (SMAM) Scheme to farmers of different districts today."

Manipur CM allocates financial assistance to artisans

distribution function was jointly organised by Manipur government's Department of Agriculture and Directorate of Handlooms and Textiles, stated an official statement.  financial aid was provided to artisans and farmers to help m improve ir working conditions, standardize ir products, and develop ir ability, it ded.

While dressing people at event in Imphal, Manipur CM said that Agriculture is a crucial sector that has me a major contribution to country's economy. Singh affirmed, "As such State Government h taken up certain measures to save agricultural land with coordination among various departments of government. Stating that possession of tool kits as a priority for developing any product, he announced that financial assistance given to handicraft artisans would be increased to Rs. 20,000 from next year."

Manipur CM emphase on reviving state's auntic foods and history

He also talked about a local product exhibition named 'Mai-own 2021', which will take place at Hapta Kangjeibung between March 16 and 22. He asserted, " state has been vancing towards development in different fields due to contributions and support of people." He also emphasised importance of reviving state's old foods and history.

He went on to say that efforts and patronage of people have helped state progress in various fields. Chief Minister shared his dissatisfaction with fact that population of Sangai in Keibul Lamjao National Park has decreased significantly due to human encroachment, which has resulted in habitat destruction.

(with inputs from ANI)