First Vegetable Festival Opens in Khoijuman, Contributing Nearly 20% of Manipur's Produce
Manipur's first Vegetable Festival 2026 opens in Khoijuman, Bishnupur, with Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam highlighting the area's 19.75% contribution to the state's vegetable production and plans to expand cold storage facilities.
BISHNUPUR, November 5, 2026: The first Vegetable Festival 2026 was inaugurated at Khoijuman Khullen Playground in Bishnupur district on Thursday, highlighting the area's significant contribution to Manipur's vegetable production.
Speaking to reporters at the event, Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam said Khoijuman accounts for 19.75 per cent of the state's total vegetable production. He expressed hope that the contribution would increase to 25 per cent by next year, marking a rise of 5.25 percentage points.
Konthoujam welcomed the initiative to organise the festival and stressed the importance of expanding organic vegetable cultivation to promote sustainable agricultural practices.
Government Focuses on Cold Storage Facilities
Commissioner-cum-Secretary of Agriculture and Horticulture Thaithuilung Pamei said the government was taking steps to make three cold storage facilities constructed in and around the area operational.
He added that a district-level committee would be constituted to coordinate efforts and facilitate the functioning of the facilities.
Pamei also stated that effective implementation of the state's agricultural policy could help farmers access greater benefits and contribute to strengthening the agricultural sector across Manipur.
Officials Attend Inaugural Programme
The festival was organised by the Khoijuman Apunba Chaokhat Thourang Lup (KACTL).
The inaugural function was presided over by Oinam MLA Irengbam Nalini Devi, while Moirang MLA Thongam Shanti Singh attended as the guest of honour.
Bishnupur Deputy Commissioner Pooja Elangbam, Agriculture and Horticulture Commissioner-cum-Secretary Thaithuilung Pamei and Loktak Development Authority Project Director Heisnam Balkrishna Singh were also present.
The festival aims to highlight Khoijuman's agricultural contribution and encourage further development of vegetable cultivation in the region.
