Dimapur, Jan. 6: Farm machinery shed cum workshop at SDO Store, Dimapur, was inaugurated on January 6 by Helie Rupreo, Director of Agriculture, at the office premises.
While dedicating the building to the farming community, Rupreo laid out department’s vision of ‘Food for All by 2030’ where he mentioned that the department has planned to procure durable machineries and to emphasise on double cropping methods as well as adopt farm mechanisation in agriculture sector.
Persuading the staff and mechanics to be ‘sincere and innovative,’ he said members of Agriculture department will be sensitised on the service code of conduct. He has also invited constructive ideas and criticism for development of the department.
Joint Director of Agriculture L Hangsing, in his address, emphasised on farm mechanisation and enlightened the members that farm machinery shed cum workshop was constructed under Sub Mission on Agricultural Mechanisation (SMAM). For availing farm machineries such as power tiller, pump sets etc, on subsidised rates, Hangsing said individuals have to submit photo copies of Aadhar card, bank account passbook (front page) and current updated page. Olem Jamir, Deputy Director of Agriculture, Central Store Dimapur, updated the department on construction report. Jamir also submitted a proposal to the department for renovation and repairing of departmental stores.
The programme was chaired by L Hangsing, Joint Director of Agriculture, and the vote of thanks was rendered by SK Khemprai, Deputy Director.
