PRESS RELEASE FROM AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT, NAMCHI DISTRICT

02 Feb, 2026


Awareness and Distribution Programme on Micro-Irrigation Systems Held at Denchung PMKSY Cluster, Poklok GPK.

Namchi 31 January : The Agriculture Department, Namchi, organised an Awareness-cum-Distribution Programme on Micro-Irrigation (MI) Systems under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana – Per Drop More Crop (PMKSY-PDMC) at the Denchung PMKSY Cluster, Namchi District, for the year 2025–2026.

The programme was graced by Smt. Babita Limbu,General secretary of Nari shakti State Level SKM Party as the Chief Guest. The event was attended by Shri Phurden Lepcha, OSD to the Hon’ble Minister, all the Hon’ble Panchayat members of Poklok GPU along with Mr. Mukesh Dahal, BDO Jorethang, Mr Arbin Majhi Agriculture Development Officer (ADO), Jorethang Block, and other officials and staff of the concerned Agriculture Block.

During the programme, 1,000-litre poly tanks were distributed to 127 beneficiaries, aimed at promoting efficient water management practices and enhancing agricultural productivity through micro-irrigation techniques.

The programme highlighted the importance of water conservation and the adoption of modern irrigation systems to ensure sustainable agricultural development in the district.


Status: Published on 02 Feb, 2026