Imphal, Oct. 30 -- Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has called for a major push to agriculture, double cropping and organic farming, identifying the sector as a key driver in reviving the state's economy, which has suffered from the prolonged crisis.
Addressing the PM Kisan Utsav Diwas programme at the Manipur State Film Development Society in Imphal today, the Chief Minister said agriculture remained one of the strongest pillars of the state's economy and could play a crucial role in restoring economic activities and generating income.
The programme was organised in connection with the release of the 24th instalment of the PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Gujarat.
Under the instalment, covering Aug...