Guwahati, June 6 -- Reported by Bit Irom

Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has called upon farmers in the state to adopt double and triple cropping systems to enhance agricultural output and improve income levels, noting that agriculture continues to be a key pillar of Manipur's economy.

He made the appeal while attending the State Krishi Mela 2026 held at the City Convention Centre in Imphal on June 6, which was themed "Balanced Fertilisation for Healthy Crops and Healthy Soils."

Highlighting the government's focus on agricultural development, the Chief Minister said around 400 hectares of land are being earmarked for organic farming. He also assured that the distribution of urea fertiliser would be closely monitor...