Minister, Tribal Affairs & Hills, Horticulture &Soil Conservation, Letpao Haokip has said that Manipur is a naturally gifted fertile state. We should have the idea for the proper use of this fertile land. On Friday the Minister was speaking as Chief Guest on the occasion of the opening of the XVth  State Level Manipur Pineapple Festival and Celebration of 75 Years of Pineapple Cultivation at Dr. Kalam Ground, Bunglon High School Campus, Churachandpur District.

Letpao maintained that many people have less idea about income generation through plantation and cultivation. We have fertile land which can grow varieties of plants and vegetables. One can generate income by offering cultivation as a profession instead of preferring a white color job. The vast areas covered by hills can be used as an economic booster if we have the right concept of cultivation. 

Minister suggested that we should have the habit of the plantation. Planting trees will help to save the earth. We need to protect our environment. Horticulture Department will be taking care of the problems of the farmers. The government is always ready to supply necessary items to the farmers for cultivation, he added.  

Minister assured that cold storage of 5 metric tons will be installed at Khousabung, Bunglon. Another 200 matric ton cold storage with 5mt of pre cooling will be installed at Tvaison. 10 matric ton Staging Cold room will also be installed at Khousabung very soon.

Health and IPR Minister Dr. S. Ranjan Singh said that the taste of the pineapple in the state is unique. The juicy pineapple of the state is preferred by the other states. Even export of the local pineapple has already begun, he added.

Minister, Social Welfare, H. Dingo Singh, MLA Letzamang Haokip, MLA Janghemlung Panmei, MLA, Chinlunthang, MLA J. Kumo Sha shared the dais as Guests of Honour. A monolith was also unveiled as a part of the festival.

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