Imphal, July 2 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Thursday said that the use of biofertilisers to promote total organic farming is one of the key components of the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision, emphasising that sustainable agricultural practices are essential for ensuring healthier people and a healthier environment. The Chief Minister made the remarks while inaugurating a Bioreactor Unit for Biofertiliser Production at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-North East Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST), Branch Laboratory, at Lamphelpat in Imphal. Addressing the gathering, Singh said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government of India has launched several schemes and programmes across different sectors to achieve the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. He further informed that another 400 hectares would soon be brought under organic farming, adding that the state Agriculture Department is working diligently to achieve the target and expand the scope of organic agriculture across Manipur.