Workshop on 'Role of Horticulture in Manipur with special reference to pineapple of Andro' organised
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, July 04 2022: A one day workshop on 'Role of Horticulture in Manipur with Special Reference to Pineapple of Andro' was held today at the Thambalnu Market complex, Poiroupat Lamkhai in Imphal East district today.

The workshop was organised by the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) Manipur in collaboration with the Development Organisation Andro Kendra (DOAK), said a press release by IDS Manipur.

Today's workshop was organised focusing on the value addition of pineapple and promotion of organic farming of pineapple.

Today's programme was attended by Thiyam Manihal Singh, Pradhan of Angtha Gram Panchayat, Professor N Mohendro Singh, Chairperson IDS and W Sanaton, vice-president of DOAK as the presidium members.

Around 123 pineapple growers of Andro AC attended the workshop while L Khabanganba, Chief Microbiologist, Thangjam Agro Industries Pvt Ltd and AK Somorjit, AO Horticulture and Soil Conservation attended as the resource persons.

During the workshop, detailed discussion was held on the need for higher level training for the farmers regarding the application of new technologies and diversification of the pineapple products.

Addressing the gathering, Professor N Mohendro Singh emphasised on the importance of becoming a planner, scientist and expert in pineapple production using modern technologies in order to compete in the global market.

He went on to state that pineapple farming should be the leading factor in promoting the economic development of the farmers, added the release.

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