Imphal, Sept. 25 -- Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Friday distributed pregnant heifers to Scheduled Caste (SC) farmers under the North Eastern Council (NEC)-sponsored project, with the state government aiming to improve the socio-economic condition of farmers and enhance milk production in the state.

The distribution programme was organised by the Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Services at the Farmer's Training Hall, Sanjenthong Veterinary Complex, in Imphal East.

Addressing the gathering as the Chief Guest, Chief Minister Khemchand Singh said that the government is committed to empowering SC farmers and making Manipur self-sufficient in milk production. He emphasised that such welfare schemes would help...