Ministry of Agriculture initiates "Reap Harvest" campaign

The Ministry of Agriculture has initiated a 'Baali Bhitrau' or 'Reap Harvest' campaign for farmers affected by the devastating earthquake. The campaign was kick started from Bhaktapur today. Staff of Agriculture Ministry began the drive by reaping wheat from Tathali Sisdole in Bhaktapur. More than 200 staff of the Agriculture and Livestock Office participated in the programme conducted to prepare wheat grown in seven ropanis of land. Similarly, 'Super Grand Bags' were provided to farmers whose houses were destroyed by the earthquake to sow wheat seeds. Participating in the campaign, Secretary of the Ministry said such drives would ensure security of food products and give consolation to some extent to the farmers. Spokesman of the Ministry Udaya Chandra Thakur said the campaign would be organised every Saturday at villages affected by the earthquake.