Training on homestead farming system held
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, February 16 2023:
With an aim to boost economic empowerment of unemployed women, Directorate of Extension Education, Central Agricultural University (CAU) in association with Humanism Foundation today conducted a 1-day training programme on "Homestead farming system" at Heirok Part II in Thoubal district.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr N Keinatombi Devi, Livestock Assistant of CAU, stated that farmers should adopt scientific farming in order to improve their economic status.
Dr Wahengbam Rorrkychand Singh, Managing Trustee of Humanism Foundation shared that women in Manipur have pivotal roles in strengthening the economy, maintaining social peace and communal harmony, said a release.
Stating that women need to convert their free time into income generation activities, he said "Poultry farming is one such ideal option for rural women of Heirok.
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Besides supporting the family, women should also actively participate in the economic development of the State" .
He also assured that the Humanism Foundation will provide all possible support to ensure better livelihood for unemployed rural women.
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 were given 10 chicks.
Humanism Foundation in association with 33 Assam Rifles also conducted a training programme on "Scientific Poultry Farming" at Henbungunder, Senapati district with Dr Thounaojam Nabakumar Singh, Senior Technical Officer, KVK Bishnupur as resource person on Wednesday.
Altogether, 30 families from T Khullen, Hengbung, Maremei, Mayangkhang, Taphou Liangmai, South Changnbung attended the programme.