On March 27, 2026, the Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur, Ms. Nemcha Kipgen, met with the Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, at his residence in New Delhi to discuss the state's progress in agriculture and rural development.
**Key Discussion Points and Outcomes:**
* **Infrastructure Extension:** Ms. Kipgen expressed appreciation for the extension of the time period for the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-I (PMGSY-I).
* **Expansion of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs):** Acting on a request from the Deputy Chief Minister, the Union Minister instructed the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to establish six new Krishi Vigyan Kendras in Manipur.
* **Scientific Development:** Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged the Manipur government to submit a formal proposal for the establishment of a Tissue Culture Laboratory in the state.
* **State Progress:** The Deputy Chief Minister provided an update on various ongoing works and initiatives being implemented in Manipur within the sectors of agriculture and rural development.
**Document Details:**
* **Ministry:** Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
* **Release ID:** 2246103
* **Location:** PIB Delhi
* **Date/Time:** 27 MAR 2026, 4:59 PM
Key Entities Referenced
PMGSY-I: Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana - Phase I, for which the time period was extended to facilitate rural development in Manipur.
Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs): Agricultural science centers, six of which were instructed to be opened in Manipur by the Union Minister.
Manipur: The Indian state which is the primary location for the discussed agricultural and rural development initiatives.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR): The governing body instructed to establish new Krishi Vigyan Kendras in the state of Manipur.
Tissue Culture Laboratory: A proposed agricultural research facility to be established in Manipur following a request from the state's Deputy Chief Minister.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Calls on Union
Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shri
Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Posted On: 27 MAR 2026 4:59PM by PIB Delhi
Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Ms. Nemcha Kipgen today called on Union Minister for Agriculture and
Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, at his official residence in New Delhi. She thanked the
Union Minister for extending the time period of PMGSY-I and also apprised him of the works being
carried out in the state in the fields of agriculture and rural development.
Acting on her request, the Union Minister instructed the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
to open six new Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) in the state. Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan also urged the
Deputy Chief Minister to send a proposal for establishing a Tissue Culture Laboratory in the state.
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