The Special Drive on Covid-19 organised by the Department of Horticulture was held at Walo Guest House, Mon on 6th May 2020. Additional Secretary Horticulture, Zarenthung Ezung and Deputy Director Horticulture, Meyashi held a meeting with District Horticulture Officer, Mon and staff amid when everything has come to a standstill and everyone has been exposed to the harsh reality due to Covid-19.
Ezung said the need of the hour is to come out together and strategies ourselves on how to curb the impending danger that is looming around. He said the focus right now should be on self-sufficiency and sustainability since the Govt of India is giving primary focus on health care and food security to fight this pandemic measures.
Therefore, the action plan of the government is to come up with an immediate implementable project which will not only benefit the farmers by way of increasing their productivity but also provide market linkages with the help of the government.
The meeting was attended by officials from District Agriculture, Land Resources, NSRLM. The meeting was presided by District Horticulture Officer Mon, Eyongol Natso.
(APRO, Aboi)