Manipur chief minister Biren Singh, on Thursday, flagged off a consignment of Black Rice to Europe.
Black Rice, locally known as Chak-Hao in Manipur, will be available at the European markets soon.
Manipur chief minister after flagging off the consignment expressed gratitude to the Centre for extending support to the farmers in exporting their products.
Biren Singh said: “Flagged off the Europe bound consignment of Black Rice (Chak-Hao) today. The support extended by Govt. of India has enabled our farmers to export our products at a remunerative price.”
Flagged off the Europe bound consignment of Black Rice (Chak-Hao) today. The support extended by Govt. of India has enabled our farmers to export our products at a remunerative price. The people of Manipur thank Hon’ PM @narendramodi Ji for his unwavering support for our farmers. pic.twitter.com/qh8M1fGN7L
— N.Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) August 12, 2021
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Manipur CM Biren Singh also released a special cover on Kachai Lemon for the Postal Department.
Biren Singh tweeted: “With this special cover released today, I’m hoping the whole country recognises the uniqueness and identity of Kachai lemon grown in Ukhrul dist, Manipur.”
It is indeed a matter great pride to release the special cover on Kachai Lemon for Department of Post, Govt of India today. With this special cover released today, I’m hoping the whole country recognises the uniqueness and identity of Kachai lemon grown in Ukhrul dist., Manipur. pic.twitter.com/DMmlQgMDFu
— N.Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) August 12, 2021