Training on homestead farming system held
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 17 2023:
With an aim to boost economic empowerment of unemployed women, directorate of extension education, Central Agricultural University (CAU) in association with Humanism Foundation conducted a one-day training programme on h6mestead farming system at Heirok Part II in Thoubal district on Thursday.
While addressing the participants, CAU livestock assistant Dr N Keinatombi, who attended the training programme as resource per son, said that farmers should adopt scientific farming in order to boost productivity and improve their economic status.
Managing Trustee of Humanism Foundation Dr Wahengbam Rorrkychand, who attended the training programme as chief guest, said that women in Manipur have pivotal roles to play in strengthening the economy, maintaining social peace and communal harmony in Manipur.
Stating that women need to convert their free time into income generation activities, he pointed out that poultry farming is one such ideal option for rural women.
Besides supporting the family, women should also actively participate in economic development of the state, he said.
He also assured of providing all possible support from the side of Humanism Foundation towards ensure better livelihood for unemployed rural women in the state.
The training programme, which was sponsored by ICAR-National Institute of Biotic Stress Management, was attended by 25 unemployed women of Heirok and each of them was given 10 chicks.
Earlier on Wednesday, Humanism Foundation in association with 33 Assam Rifles conducted a similar training programme on scientific poultry farming at Henbung in Senapati district with KVK Bishnupur senior technical officer Dr Thounaojam Nabakumar as resource person.
Members of 30 families from T Khullen, Hengbung, Maremei, Mayangkhang, Taphou Liangmai and South Changbung attended the programme.