During the programme, farmers were made aware of the proper use of fertilizers and the recommended fertilizers which is health and ecosystem friendly.

Over 6,000 saplings have been planted in the presence of Forest department personnel

The fields are now inundated with sands and silts from the Vatthei river. Large portions of the field have been washed away by the flood.

A local environment group aims is to turn Heirok into a green village and led the plantation of fruit-bearing trees and medicinal plant saplings.

Apart from the normal scheme both the horticulture and agriculture departments have also increased the distribution of seeds of rice and vegetables to the farmers.