KVK Chandel organises campaign on enhancing millet production
Source: The Sangai Express
Chandel, April 24 2022:
As a part of mega campaign Annadata Devo Bhava under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, KVK Chandel, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Centre organised a campaign on "Enhancing Millets Production for increasing farm income" at Purum Chumbang village, Chandel on April 20 .
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Y Prabhabati Devi, SMS (Home Science) stated that millet is one of the most important nutri-cereal containing high nutraceutical and medicinal value.
She mentioned that millets are a good source of fibre which helps in the reduction of colon cancer.
Resource person, Ts Leenda Monsang, SMS (Plant Breeding) elaborated on millet varieties, seed production technologies and cultivation practices.
Later, Sorghum variety CSV -27 seeds were distributed to the farmer.
The programme concluded with vote of thanks by Ps Lavid Anal, SMS (Horticulture) .
Rev Yulhung Halpu Chothe, president Vision 2020 Asia Beyond Network and Marim Rimdam Chothe, Selrung, Village Authority along with 47 farmers also took part in the campaign.