Farmer-scientist interaction / input distribution programme held
Source: The Sangai Express
Chandel, November 04 2022:
An Input Distribution cum Farmer-Scientist Interaction programme was conducted today at the Conference Hall of KVK Chandel.
The programme was attended by Dr VK Mishra, Director, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam; Dr Arnab Sen, Principal Scientist (Veterinary Microbiology) ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam; Dr CL Verma, Senior Scientist, ICAR-CSSRI, Lucknow; Ts Gladney Monsang, District Agriculture Officer, Chandel; Ksh Prava Devi, District Officer, Horticulture & Soil Conservation, Chandel; and Dr I Meghachandra Singh, Joint Director, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region Manipur Centre as presidium members, said a release issued by KVK Chandel.
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Speaking on the occasion, Dr VK Mishra urged the farmers to fully utilize the facilities, technologies and knowledge shared by the staff of KVK.
He stated that local farmers are lucky to have the privilege of the presence of an expert team in the vicinity and encouraged the participants to ignite their minds and be in touch with the KVK staff for all their issues.
Ts Gladney Monsang urged the farmers to avail the subsidy provided under the Sub Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) scheme.
Ksh Prava Devi appealed to the farmers to approach her office for any assistant and encourage them to adopt shiitake mushroom production for doubling income.
While encouraging the farmers to adopt Integrated Farming System Model, Dr I Meghachandra Singh urged them to check deforestation and approach ICAR & KVK for any technological assistance.
As part of the event, 3 value added products- Guava burfi, Black rice burfi and Cassava cheese developed by KVK Chandel were also released.
Seeds of winter crops like garden pea, coriander, reddish, cabbage, lentil and poultry birds were distributed to the farmers.
Scientists of ICAR-Manipur Centre, Dr Ch Basudha Devi, Dr Kh Rishikanta Singh, Dr Ak Ratan Kumar Singh, Dr N Umakanta Singh, Dr Tensubam Basanta Singh, Dr Chongtham Sonia, W Anand Meitei; Dr Hb Warngam Anal, VO, Veterinary Department, Chandel; Ng Vincent, chief Monsangpantha village and staff of KVK Chandel also took part in the programme.