CAU observes National Fish Farmers' Day
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, July 10 2021:
Directorate of Extension Education, Central Agricultural University observed the 21st National Fish Farmers' Day at College of Agriculture, NEC Farm on Saturday.
The observance was attended by director (research) Dr S Basanta, registrar Prof K Momocha, College of Food Technology dean Dr Ng Joykumar and director of extension education, CAU Prof Ph Ranjit as presidium members.
Around 35 fishermen attended the programme and fingerlings were also distributed to fishermen by CAU on the occasion.
An interaction programme between scientists and fishermen was also facilitated on rearing fish and enhancing production.
Meanwhile, chief minister N Biren virtually attended distribution of agriculture input and farm machineries to farmers by CAU vice chancellor Dr Anupam Mishra on Friday.
25 biofloc units were distributed to 25 beneficiaries from 11 districts of the state.
Later, certificates of honour were handed over to CAU deputy director of Instruction Dr Y Bedajit, KVK Imphal East subject matter specialist (Fisheries) MA Salam, CAU DST Women Scientist Dr Wangler Chimwar and CAU consultant (Fisheries) Dr N Nilachandra.