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India Gazette
3 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Tripura farmers to benefit from AI and Drone Tech: CM Manik Saha
Agartala (Tripura) [India], May 30 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has said that the primary goal of his government is to achieve food self-sufficiency through the use of advanced technology. 'The state government is working with special emphasis on increasing the income of farmers. Farmers' income has increased significantly compared to the financial year 2015-16. The aim is to achieve food self-sufficiency through the use of advanced technology,' he said. Saha was speaking at the Vikshit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan held at Bishramganj in Sepahijala district on Thursday, organised as part of a nationwide campaign. He was accompanied by Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath. 'This campaign has been launched with the objective of empowering farmers through advanced technology. The government is committed to ensuring the welfare of farmers through technological advancement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given special emphasis on financially empowering farmers, and our state government is working in the same direction,' the Chief Minister said. 'One of the key goals of this Abhiyan is to raise awareness among farmers about modern agricultural technologies. As a result, the agricultural sector will witness further improvement, enabling the cultivation of high-quality crops,' he added. Saha also highlighted the Rising Northeast Investors Summit held recently in New Delhi, where all eight northeastern states participated. 'MoUs worth Rs 30,000 crore were signed at the summit, out of which Tripura alone accounted for over Rs 15,600 crore. This clearly shows that investors are now willing to come to Tripura,' he stated. He asserted that the development of farmers is essential for the overall progress of the state and the country. 'In various districts across the state, farmers are being supported through the adoption of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and drone technology. Work is in progress in collaboration with NITI Aayog and the Union Ministry of Agriculture to improve the AI-based crop advisory system under the Digital Agriculture Mission in Tripura. This initiative has already yielded notable benefits,' the Chief Minister said. He further noted that since the BJP government came to power in Tripura, paddy has been procured from farmers at the minimum support price (MSP). 'Over Rs 446 crore has been disbursed so far, with paddy being purchased at Rs 23 per kilogram. Soil Health Cards have been distributed to more than 2.06 lakh farmers, and one Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) has been formed in each of the 58 blocks,' he informed. The program was attended by Sepahijala Zilla Parishad Sabhadhipati Supriya Das Dutta, Agriculture Department Secretary Apurba Roy, Sepahijala District Magistrate Siddharth Shiv Jaiswal, and other senior officials. (ANI)
The Wire
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Wire
Manipur Governor Forced to Fly 7 Kms as Protestors Block Road
Menu हिंदी తెలుగు اردو Home Politics Economy World Security Law Science Society Culture Editor's Pick Opinion Support independent journalism. Donate Now Government Manipur Governor Forced to Fly 7 Kms as Protestors Block Road The Wire Staff 17 minutes ago To avoid the protestors, he boarded an Army chopper after landing in Manipur, which took him to the helipad at the historic Kangla fort complex situated opposite the Raj Bhawan. Women stage a protest demanding an apology from Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla over the alleged removal of 'Manipur' signage from a state government bus. Photo: PTI Real journalism holds power accountable Since 2015, The Wire has done just that. But we can continue only with your support. Contribute now New Delhi: Manipur governor Ajay Bhalla was forced to take a chopper ride from the airport to reach the Raj Bhawan on Monday (May 26) in light of protestors camping along the 7-km stretch. The protestors had formed a human chain between Imphal's Tulihal Airport's departure gate and the Keishampat Junction near the Raj Bhavan. People carried placards with slogans like 'Manipur's identity is non-negotiable' as they waited for the governor's convoy to pass. Bhalla was returning from New Delhi after attending the Rising Northeast Investors Summit. To avoid the protestors, he boarded an Army chopper after landing in Manipur, which took him to the helipad at the historic Kangla fort complex situated opposite the Raj Bhawan. From the fort, the governor was driven about 300 metres to the Raj Bhavan amid heightened security, the Hindu reported. Protest over bus name Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), a Meitei organisation, announced mass protests, rallies, torch processions, and sit-ins against the bid to 'undermine the identity of Manipur, its name, pride, and respect'. COCOMI was referring to a May 20 incident when security personnel had asked a media team and state officials to hide 'Manipur State Transport' written on the bus that was carrying them to the Naga-dominated Ukhrul to cover the Shirui Lily Festival. COCOMI has demanded an apology from the governor over the incident. They also demanded the resignation of chief secretary P.K. Singh, security advisor Kuldiep Singh and director-general of police Rajiv Singh over the incident which 'undermined the identity of Manipur, its name, pride and respect'. President's rule questioned Congress leader Jairam Ramesh questioned the situation in the state citing the short helicopter ride. 'President's Rule appears to have made no difference whatsoever in Manipur. Today, the Governor had to take a helicopter from the airport in Imphal to Kangla Fort in order to reach his residence,' he said. 'Meanwhile, the Prime Minister is busy giving filmi dialogues in different parts of the country and politicising Operation Sindoor while continuing to ignore Manipur. The Union Home Minister has failed most miserably and should resign for his total failure to bring a semblance of normalcy in Manipur, which he has been managing,' he added. Manipur has been under the President's rule since February 13 after Biren Singh stepped down as chief minister nearly two years after an ethnic conflict between the Kuki and Meitei communities erupted in the state. Both communities had called for Singh's resignation, holding him responsible for the ongoing ethnic violence that began on May 3, 2023. The conflict – ongoing since May 3, 2023 – has led to the deaths of over 200 people, the displacement of tens of thousands and the effective bifurcation of the state along ethnic lines. Make a contribution to Independent Journalism Related News At Least Seven Injured in Manipur After Security Forces Fire Tear Gas to Stop March to Raj Bhavan How the Arambai Tenggol Has Escaped a Ban and Charges of Separatism Despite Being Armed No Closure, Information or Compensation, Manipur Families Mourn Their Missing Myanmar's NUG Seeks Clarity from India on Border Operation That Killed 10 'Situation Unlike Mizoram, Manipur': Nagaland Govt Urges Home Ministry to Revoke PAP Order No Need to Protect Those Involved in Wrongdoing, Says SC in Manipur Tapes Hearing Two Years of Fire and Silence: Manipur in Pictures Two Years of Violence: Manipur's Future is Still Uncertain After Two Years of Violence, People in Manipur's Relief Camps Ask Modi to Let Them Feel Like Indians View in Desktop Mode About Us Contact Us Support Us © Copyright. All Rights Reserved.
The Hindu
7 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Manipur Governor avoids protestors, travels 7 km in chopper
Protestors seeking an apology from Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla made him travel about 7 km in a chopper to reach the Raj Bhavan from Imphal's Tulihal Airport on Monday (May 26, 2025). Hundreds of protestors had formed a human chain from the airport's departure gate to the Keishampat Junction near the Raj Bhavan, holding placards displaying slogans such as 'Manipur's identity is non-negotiable'. Straight as an arrow, the airport road bends slightly off the main entrance to the Raj Bhavan opposite the historic Kangla Fort, the central part of Imphal. After landing at the airport during the day from New Delhi, where he attended the Rising Northeast Investors Summit, the Governor boarded an Army chopper to avoid the protestors. The chopper touched down at a helipad in the Kangla Fort complex. From the helipad, the Governor was driven about 300 metres to the Raj Bhavan amid heightened security. The Governor has been administering Manipur since the President's Rule was imposed on February 13, days after Nongthombam Biren Singh resigned as the Chief Minister. Congress alluded to his short-distance chopper trip to underline the situation in the conflict-scarred State. 'President's Rule appears to have made no difference whatsoever in Manipur. Today, the Governor had to take a helicopter from the airport in Imphal to Kangla Fort in order to reach his residence,' senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said. 'Meanwhile, the Prime Minister is busy giving filmi dialogues in different parts of the country and politicising Operation Sindoor while continuing to ignore Manipur. The Union Home Minister has failed most miserably and should resign for his total failure to bring a semblance of normalcy in Manipur, which he has been managing,' he added. On Sunday, the Meitei organisation Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) announced mass protests, rallies, torch processions, and sit-ins against the bid to 'undermine the identity of Manipur, its name, pride, and respect'. This was in reference to security personnel allegedly making members of a media team and State officials mask 'Manipur State Transport' on a bus carrying them to the Naga-dominated Ukhrul to cover the Shirui Lily Festival on May 20. The government ordered an investigation into the incident, but the COCOMI was adamant about an apology from the Governor for the bus incident. The organisation also demanded the resignation of Chief Secretary P.K. Singh, Security Advisor Kuldiep Singh and Director-General of Police Rajiv Singh, holding them responsible for the incident which 'undermined the identity of Manipur, its name, pride and respect'. A COCOMI team is expected to attend a meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday with officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs to find a way out of the crisis in Manipur.
New Indian Express
7 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Manipur governor travels 7 km in chopper to go to Raj Bhavan amid COCOMI-led protests
GUWAHATI: Amid stepped up protests, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla was forced to travel a distance of barely 7 km in a chopper to go to Raj Bhavan from the Imphal airport on Monday. After the governor had landed in Imphal from Delhi where he attended the Rising Northeast Investors Summit, an army chopper took him to the historic Kangla Fort. He travelled a distance of 300 metres to the Raj Bhavan by road amid heightened security. Hundreds of protestors had formed a human chain on the airport road – from the airport's departure gate to the Keishampat Junction. They held placards with messages such as 'Manipur's identity is non-negotiable.'
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Business Standard
7 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Arunachal attracts investment proposals worth Rs 6,357 cr at NE summit
Arunachal Pradesh has attracted investment proposals worth Rs 6,357 crore through the signing of 16 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) during the Rising Northeast Investors Summit, held in New Delhi from May 23 to 24, an official statement said here. The agreements include key sectors such as agri-biofuel, afforestation, healthcare, education, information technology, tourism, and renewable energy. The MoUs were signed between the state Planning & Investment secretary, and representatives from various companies, the statement said. Among the major projects is a Rs 2,324 crore investment proposal by Agri-Biofuel Global Ltd to convert agricultural waste into aviation and maritime fuel, while Developer Group India Pvt Ltd committed Rs 1,760 crore for afforestation and carbon credit monetisation, along with additional investments for bamboo plantations. Inlamobi Pvt Ltd has proposed Rs 1,000 crore to set up a European Blue Valley Fragrances & Flavours Ayush cluster, while Medhavi Group will invest Rs 178 crore to establish a skill, innovation and tribal entrepreneurship university at Ziro, expected to generate over 430 direct jobs. Farm Native Group will invest Rs 150 crore in a 250-bed super specialty hospital, projected to create over 1,000 direct and indirect jobs. Other agreements include proposals for setting up data centres, tourism infrastructure, and spiritual and heritage tourism, the statement said. These investments are set to create thousands of employment opportunities, enhance healthcare and education, and promote sustainable growth in the state, it said. Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, who also oversees the Planning & Investment portfolio, witnessed the MoU signings. Mein welcomed the investors and described the event as a transformational milestone for Arunachal Pradesh, highlighting the state's growing appeal as an investment destination and its commitment to inclusive and sustainable development. The deputy chief minister also commended the Planning and Investment department for fostering an investor-friendly environment and driving these strategic partnerships. Industry giants Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, and Anil Agarwal collectively announced investments exceeding Rs 1.55 lakh crore for the North Eastern region during the summit's inaugural day, marking a historic commitment to the region's growth.
