Awareness cum Distribution Programme of Micro irrigation system (MI) under “Pradhan Mantri krishi Sinchayee Yojana” for Tinik Chisopani Cluster

Namchi, 21st August: The Awareness cum Distribution Programme of Micro irrigation system (MI) under “Pradhan Mantri krishi Sinchayee Yojana” for Tinik Chisopani Cluster area, Namchi District was organised by Agriculture Department, Government of Sikkim at Tinik Chisopani GPK, today.
Shri K. B. Rai, Chairman, Urban Development and Housing Department had graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
Present among others were Zilla Panchayat Smt. Bisnumaya Sharma, Panchayats of the GPU along with Joint Director, Agriculture Department (Namchi) Smt. Nirmala Moktan, Dy. Director, Agriculture Department Shri. Wangel Lepcha, ( A.D.O) Agriculture Department Shri. Arbin Maji and staff members of the concerned department.
At the onset of the program, Smt. Nirmala Moktan gave a detailed report on PMKSY Scheme.
Furthermore, the Chief Guest Shri. K. B. Rai highlighted the initiative taken up by the government in the field of agriculture and irrigation. He added that proper utilisation of water will further enhance the growth of agricultural products. He requested everyone to reduce the wastage of water and adopt various water saving technologies for overall development in the field of agriculture.
During the program, 1000 ltrs of water tank was distributed to 100 nos of beneficiaries.
Press Release from Agriculture Department, Namchi.