socio‑economic growth

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…