Scientists-Farmers interaction prog held
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Chandel, May 03, 2013:
A one-day Scientists-Farmers Training cum Interaction Programme was held at Chandel Khullen Community Hall, Chandel district.
KVK, Chandel organised the programme under the aegis of ICAR, North East Region as part of the Integrated Farming and Soil Test Response of the Tribal Sub Plan.
MLA Nunghlung Victor and Joint Director of ICAR NE Region, Dr N Prakash attended the inaugural function of the programme as Chief Guest and President respectively.
Speaking on the occasion, MLA Nunghlung Victor called upon the scientists in the state to provide new technologies and information to the farmers in remote areas of the state in order to increase food production.
Chicks, fish spawns, piglets, paddy seeds, maize, ground nuts, lemons, orange and other farming tools were distributed to participants free of cost.