North District Administration distributed 1,80,000 saplings of Large cardamom to the farmers of Dzongu and Mangan Sub-Division

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Mangan, July 21: With an aim to enhance the production of large cardamom in North Sikkim, North District Administration with the support of Teesta-IV NHPC distributed 1,80,000 saplings of Large cardamom to the farmers of Dzongu and Mangan Sub-Division at Passingdang BAC near here today.

Zilla Adhakshya North, Anguli Lepcha was present as chief guest. She was accompanied by District Collector, Karma R. Bonpo, BDO of Dzongu and Mangan.

As part of Corporate Social Responsibility and SD of Rural Development initiative, NHPC Limited in association with District Administration sucker distribution held.

Addressing the gathering, chief guest, Anguli  Lepcha said that the main goal of the distribution was to revive the large cardamon production in the North District which have dwindled in the last couple of years.

Adhakshya said, "We encourage the farmers and youth of north district to take advantage of this initiative by working diligently to enhance the production of cardamom in North Sikkim. The state government is working efficiently for this cause and urged the farmers to adopt a scientific way of farming and provide services to the society”.
DC urged for the rejuvenation of cardamom production in the North district. He also encouraged the local farmers to avail various departmental schemes and loans.

“We must work hard in order to revive and increase the cardamom production that will in turn generate income and will help to improve the standard of living of the farmers and locals at large. Besides that District Administration will also support for dairy farming said DC.

Chief Engineer of Teesta -IV NHPC, Ramesh Mukhiya informed that NHPC is working for rural development through various schemes in the district.

As part of CSR, north district administration asked all power developers to provide saplings of large cardamom to various GPUs of north district.

 During the programme, Soil Health Card also distributed by Agriculture department to Ongchou Lepcha, Kenzang Lepcha and Bhaichung Lepcha.

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