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Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 13 2010:
The third state level Pineapple Fair 2010 cum Youth Festival was inaugurated today at Thambalnu market of Andro.
The five day long fair was organized by Development Organization Andro Kendra.
On the occasion, a pineapple processing unit was also opened.
The inaugural function was graded by MLA Dr N Bijoy as chief guest.
He also opened a primary processing unit for pineapples at Andro.
He also inspected the functioning of the processing unit.
Altogether 137 pineapple farmers opened stalls at the fair.
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Speaking on the occasion, Dr Bijoy, said that it is encouraging on the part of Andro MLA Th Shyamkumar though not present at the function to make growing pineapples by farmers of Andro constituency a profitable venture.
He also assured that another processing unit for pineapples will be established.
The President of Development Organisation Andro Kendra, Md Fahkruddin informed the media persons that the labours of pineapple farmers of Andro were lost due to lack of marketing facilities.
Thousands of pineapples rotted before ever reaching the consumers.
This fair is organized as a marketing tool for Andro pineapple, he said adding that seminars will also be organized during the fair.
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