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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…
Summary In a brief overview, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla participated in the launch of the 20th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme for the state, during which a total of ₹18,09,88,000 was disbursed directly to the bank accounts of 74,963 eligible farmers in Manipur. Introduction Ever wondered how a small…
Short Summary Farmer D. Rapi from Purul Rosofii village in Senapati district, Manipur, has successfully grown the HRMN‑99 apple varietal organically. After planting around 350 saplings in 2021, he harvested about 20 kg in 2024 and over 100 kg this year—all without chemical inputs. HRMN‑99 thrives at lower altitudes with fewer chilling hours, making it ideal for the…