Awareness prog on organic farming held
Source: The Sangai Express / DIO
Kangpokpi, September 28 2018:
As a part of the National Nutrition Month, a programme on promotion of drumstick/local medicinal herbs and vegetables cum awareness programme on organic farming andplantation was organized today at the Eklavya Model Residential School, Gamnom Saparmeina in Kangpokpi District.
The programme was jointly organized by Sadar Hills ADC Kangpokpi and District administration Kangpokpi.
The highlight of the programme was the demonstration on Vermicomposting by District Agriculture Officer, Kangpokpi N Tolen Singh, which was followed by a brief lecture on the importance of drumstick as a food item and its medicinal value.
While interacting with the students of the school, Deputy Commissioner, Kangpokpi Dr Rangitabali Waikhom, who was present as Chief Guest, exhorted them to focus on their aim in life and to be true to themselves and work hard to achieve their goal.
The programme was also attended by CEO, Sadar Hills ADC T Manihar, Principal of Eklavya Model Residential School, officials and staff of Agriculture Department Kangpokpi, teachers and students of EMR School.