Jhum improvement programme
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 08 2016:
The launching of Jhum Improvement programme through Agri-Horti and livestock un-
der Tribal Sub Plan was organized at
Matalambulane village, Churachandpur dis-
trict by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK),
Churachandpur under the aegis of Dr Narendra
Prakash, Joint Director, ICAR RC for NEH
Region, Manipur Centre today, a statement in-
formed.
The function was graced by Dr Niranjen
Lal, Programme Coordinator, KVK,
Churachandpur and Dr W Rajen Singh,
ACTO as chairman and president of the
function respectively.
Dr Niranjan Lal, during his speech on the
occasion, highlighted the importance of tribal
people in improving Jhum land and adopt-
ing sustainable agriculture system through
Agri- Horti and livestock intervention.
Dr W Rajen highlighted the rapid defor-
estation and land degradation of hill lands
due to improper management by the hills
people.
He appealed to the people to stop
deforestation.
The opening programme was followed
by a technical session wherein lectures were
delivered by staff of KVK Churachandpur,
Dr W Rajen Singh, ACTO, Animal Science,
L Somendro Singh, ACTO, Soil Science,
Dr RK Roshan, SMS Horticulture, Dr S
Roma Devi, ACTO (Home Science) and
Manngaihkim, Programme Assistant.