Agartala, Dec 01, 2022, TRIPURATIMES Desk

Khowai, Dec 01: Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Thursday said welfare of the farmers is one of the top priorities of the state government.

Dr. Saha, who inaugurated two new facilities in Khowai district, said the state government is encouraging the farmers towards scientific cultivation methods and using modern equipment.

The newly-inaugurated facilities included a Farmers’ Knowledge Centre at Chebri and a Children Home for ST Boys at Ampura area in Khowai.

After inaugurating the Farmers’ Knowledge Centre, the Chief Minister also distributed Agri equipment among the farmers, ration cards among five beneficiaries and LPG connections among five beneficiaries. 

Meanwhile, the Chief Minister also inaugurated newly-built Khowai district party office. Agriculture Minister Pranajit Singha Roy, MLA Kalyani Roy and MLA Pinaki Das Chowdhury among others were present in the programme.