Agrarian Crisis Deepens in Manipur Amid Prolonged Ethnic Violence
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Agrarian Crisis Deepens in Manipur Amid Prolonged Ethnic Violence

Short summary The ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur — which began on May 3, 2023 — has forced thousands of farmers off their fields, leaving large tracts of fertile land uncultivated and pushing an agrarian economy toward collapse. Official and expert accounts say roughly 5,127 hectares of farmland remain fallow, threatening food security and livelihoods…

Manipur CM Discusses Effective Utilization of Funds with Finance Commission

Manipur CM Discusses Effective Utilization of Funds with Finance Commission

SummaryManipur’s Chief Minister, N. Biren Singh, engaged in important discussions with the 16th Finance Commission to ensure the effective use of funds allocated to the state. The conversation focused on utilizing Central funds for the development of various sectors and proposed grants-in-aid for specific projects. Chairman Dr. Arvind Panagariya led the meeting, emphasizing the need…