Awareness programme on poultry farming
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 07 2012:
An awareness cum training programme on backyard poultry farming was held yesterday at the office of Young Progressive Farmers' Union, Pungdongbam GP under the sponsorship of Directorate of Extension Education and KVK, Imphal East, CAU.
The programme was attended by Prof M Premjit, Director of Extension Education, CAU and Chief Coordinator of Young Progressive Farmers' Union, Th Babudhon as the chief guest and president respectively.
Speaking at the occasion, Prof M Premjit enlightened the gatherings on backyard poultry farming while also stressing on the advantage of farming Giriraja variety of chicks.
Programme Assistant of KVK, Imphal East, Dr Th Sushilkumar spoke about techniques involved in backyard poultry farming and means to make income through it.
Other speakers of the programme included Dr Th Robindro, Subject Matter Specialist on Plant Pathology of KVK, Imphal East.
Around 350 chicks were distributed to SHG members who participated in the awareness programme.