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Mera Hauchongba: The Unique Festival of Manipur Mera Hauchongba is a vibrant and significant festival celebrated in Manipur, particularly by the Manipuri Meitei community. This festival, which usually occurs in the month of September or October, holds immense cultural and spiritual importance, showcasing the rich traditions and values of the state. It is a colorful event filled with rituals, music, dance, and a deep sense of community. Significance of Mera Hauchongba The festival of Mera Hauchongba signifies the beginning of the agricultural season and is primarily dedicated to the worship of the deities who safeguard the crops and elders of the community. It is a time for expressing gratitude for the harvest and seeking blessings for a bountiful yield in the upcoming year. The name "Mera Hauchongba" translates to "the coming of the Houchong," referring to the arrival of the new harvest and the joy it brings. Rituals and Celebrations Mera Hauchongba is celebrated wi...
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CM LAUNCHES ORGANIC PRODUCTS, DISTRIBUTES BOLERO VEHICLES | 7th Feb 2021



CM LAUNCHES ORGANIC PRODUCTS, DISTRIBUTES BOLERO VEHICLES

Chief Minister Shri N. Biren Singh launched a new range of packaged organic products and LoumiConnect App apart from distributing Bolero Camper vehicles and nurseries to seven Farmers Producer Companies (FPCs) in a function organized jointly by Directorate of Horticulture and Soil Conservation and Eastern Border Areas Development Authority (EBADA) at Chief Minister’s Secretariat today.


Packaged organic items launched today were Spice Box, Chakhao Ladoo Box, Dry Kiwi, Black Rice Flour, Black Rice Flakes, Sachets of organic turmeric, ginger and King Chilli powder. 

The Chief Minister handed over Bolero Camper vehicles to Integrated Farmers Society, Kamjong District, Chowainamei Farmers Association, Senapati District, Natural Agro-Tech Research and Processing Service, Churachandpur District, Ngathingkhul Hungyo Farming Society, Kamjong District, Nambashi Kachumram Organic Farming Society, Kamjong District, Millenium Organic Farming Society, Kamjong District, Senapati Producers Organization of Kiwi Fruits Co-operative Society, Senapati District. 

He also launched LoumiConnect App which would enable connect farmers with Horticulture and Agriculture experts. The Chief Minister also released Illustrative guide booklets on organic farming and Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER). 

Speaking at the occasion, the Chief Minister who is also the Chairman of EBADA, exhorted the need for reviving different indigenous species and promoting organic farming in the State. He said that it is known to everybody that indigenous varieties have unique taste and high nutritional value. As such, farmers in consultation with experts should put in efforts to enhance production of indigenous varieties as well, he added.

Stating that organic products have high global demand, the Chief Minister said that farming in the State should gradually switch to organic farming because it is the future as people all over the world tend to be health conscious now. 

The Chief Minister further said that Food Park, Nilakuthi will have packeting facility soon. He also informed that the State Government had submitted a Rs. 400 crore project proposal for bamboo to the Centre.

Agriculture Minister Shri O. Lukhoi, MAHUD Minister Shri O. Henry, Hill Area Committee Chairman and EBADA Vice Chairman Shri K. Leishiyo, Kakching AC MLA M. Rameshwar, Chief Secretary Dr. Rajesh Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary and Member Secretary (EBADA) Shri P. Vaiphei and Commissioner (Agriculture) also attended the function as dignitaries.

Location: Manipur, India

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