The phase II compensatory package worth ₹13.30 crore will benefit 2,070 farmers whose agricultural fields have failed due to the present situation in the state
The Manipur cabinet has approved the second phase of compensatory packages for farmers affected by unprecedented conflict in the state under the scheme of the ministry of home affairs.
On March 11, the Manipur government distributed benefits worth ₹18.91 crore under Phase I compensatory package. (Manipur assembly)
“The phase II compensatory package worth ₹13.30 crore will benefit 2070 farmers whose agricultural fields have failed due to the present situation in the state,” state health minister Dr Sapam Ranjan Singh, who also holds the information and public relations portfolio said.
On March 11, the Manipur government distributed benefits worth ₹18.91 crore under Phase I compensatory packages for 3,483 farmers.
According to a study by the state agriculture department, as many as 5,901 farmers were found affected.