Press Release
Press Release from Agriculture Department, Mangan District
Information & Public Relations Department
Final Day of 9th Crop Insurance Week Observed at Pegong, Chungthang
Chungthang, July 7: Agriculture Department, Mangan District, successfully concluded the 9th Crop Insurance Week with a series of integrated awareness programmes held at Pegong, Chungthang.
The event was led by the Deputy Director, Mr Pranit Gurung supported by Agriculture Development Officer (ADO), Agricultural Inspector, Block Technology Manager (BTM), and staff of Chungthang Block.
An awareness session on the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) was conducted by Agriculture Development Officer, Miss Thendal Zangmu Lepcha, focusing on key aspects such as enrollment, premium rates, and the claims process.
In addition, Deputy Director, Mr Pranit Gurung delivered a detailed session on the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana – Per Drop More Crop (PMKSY-PDMC) 2024–25, emphasizing the importance of micro-irrigation and water-use efficiency.
Under the “Other Interventions (OI)” component of PMKSY-PDMC, a Water User Committee was also formally constituted in presence of Panchayat members of 15 Chungthang GPU to encourage community-based irrigation planning and management.
Furthermore, an awareness programme under the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO–OS) was conducted for value chain partners in collaboration with FPOs formed under the MOVCD–NER. During the session, Krishi Sevak, Mr Zamyang Tshering Lepcha delivered a detailed overview on soybean production practices.
All the programmes were jointly conducted as part of a coordinated effort to strengthen farmer awareness and promote sustainable practices.
The event concluded with an interactive session, allowing farmers and to voice their queries and share feedback with departmental officials.
Chungthang, July 7: Agriculture Department, Mangan District, successfully concluded the 9th Crop Insurance Week with a series of integrated awareness programmes held at Pegong, Chungthang.
The event was led by the Deputy Director, Mr Pranit Gurung supported by Agriculture Development Officer (ADO), Agricultural Inspector, Block Technology Manager (BTM), and staff of Chungthang Block.
An awareness session on the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) was conducted by Agriculture Development Officer, Miss Thendal Zangmu Lepcha, focusing on key aspects such as enrollment, premium rates, and the claims process.
In addition, Deputy Director, Mr Pranit Gurung delivered a detailed session on the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana – Per Drop More Crop (PMKSY-PDMC) 2024–25, emphasizing the importance of micro-irrigation and water-use efficiency.
Under the “Other Interventions (OI)” component of PMKSY-PDMC, a Water User Committee was also formally constituted in presence of Panchayat members of 15 Chungthang GPU to encourage community-based irrigation planning and management.
Furthermore, an awareness programme under the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO–OS) was conducted for value chain partners in collaboration with FPOs formed under the MOVCD–NER. During the session, Krishi Sevak, Mr Zamyang Tshering Lepcha delivered a detailed overview on soybean production practices.
All the programmes were jointly conducted as part of a coordinated effort to strengthen farmer awareness and promote sustainable practices.
The event concluded with an interactive session, allowing farmers and to voice their queries and share feedback with departmental officials.