In his recent visit to some villages in the district, Collector Bhim Singh had interaction with some progressive farmers and sought information about modern farming techniques they have adopted.
The Collector had specially visited Umargaon, Ghathula and Dugli villages. After holding a meeting of the Project Advisory Board at Janpad Panchayat Nagri, Singh visited Umargaon where the Kotwar, Bharatdas Manikpuri showed him the maize crops. Highlighting the significance of soil there, the Kotwar told the Collector that the soil was favourable for maize cultivation. The Collector met a group of women in Umargaon village, including Sushila Bai who adopted Ropa system of plantation.
She said that the group performs plantation in 2 to 2.5 acres of land in a day. The Collector also inspected the newly constructed toilets under Swachch Bharat Mission in schools.