LOUSAL appeals
IMPHAL, May 7
To ensure food security for Manipur
as an import of rice and crops are likely to be minimal due to the
COVID-19 lockdown, Loumee Shinmee Apun- Lup (LOUSAL) has made a list of
demands to the State Government.
A press release issued by LOUSAL
demanded the Government to initiate all possible steps to ensure that
all fields get enough water for irrigation; provide modern tool /machine
and tractor for effective farming; make seeds of high yielding crops
available to the farmers; focus on making it easy for farmers to avail
loan and establish cold storage unit for the farmers to store perishable
fruits and vegetables at a minimal rate among others.