YINGKIONG : A newly constructed Input Storage Godown was inaugurated at Katan in Upper Siang district on Friday by former Agriculture Director Balung Mengu in the presence of farmers, panchayat representatives and government officials.

Addressing the gathering, Mengu encouraged farmers to continue contributing to agricultural development and urged the public to safeguard government assets for the benefit of the community.

Speaking on the occasion, Yingkiong District Agriculture Officer (DAO) Dana Moyong highlighted the poor condition of the previous storage facility, which necessitated the construction of a new godown. He also appealed to the public to extend cooperation to government officials for effective implementation of agricultural programmes.

The inaugural programme was attended by Katan Zilla Parishad Member (ZPM) Pilot Panggeng, former ZPM Kait Ejing, Water Resources Department Junior Engineer Tong Panyang and other stakeholders.

Geku Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) Lency Tangu delivered the welcome address, while Senior Agriculture Field Assistant Totom Ejing proposed the vote of thanks.

The new facility is expected to strengthen agricultural support services in the district by enabling advance storage of essential farm inputs such as seeds, fertilisers, agricultural equipment and machinery.

The godown will facilitate timely distribution of inputs to farmers during the cultivation season, particularly in view of weather-related road connectivity challenges in the region.