DFO holds training programme on Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, February 29 2020:
A one day advocacy cum training programme under the Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana was held at Laimanai Kabui village Thingpui, Churachandpur district today.
PMVDY aims at facilitating training and capacity building of MFP (Minor Forest Produce) gatherers and encouraging their participation by organizing them to form SHGs, producer companies, cooperatives or other collectives to improve their bargaining power.
Organised by the Divisional Forest Officer, Bishnupur Forest Division, the cum training programme was attended by Range Forest Officer Moirang L Babuyai, Range Forest Officer Bishnupur Sukham Ratankumar and Laimanai Kabui village chairman David Dangmei as dignitaries.
Self Help Group members were presented 22 food processing equipment and 16 handicraft tools at the event.
A similar programme was also held at Sadu Chiru Baptist Church and JFMC Workshed cum Godown, Sadhu Chiru, Kangpokpi district yesterday.