AR conducts training on mushroom cultivation
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 09 2020:
In line with Project Swavalamban, Thinghat Battalion of Churachandpur Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) conducted a two day training on mushroom cultivation for the villagers of Behiang and adjoining villages at Behiang, Churachandpur district today.
The training was aimed at providing a low cost alternate means of income generation through mushroom cultivation to the villagers, said a statement ofPRO IGAR (South).
The training included preparation of straw and materials for preparing mushroom bags.
Necessary precautionary measures and the management of the crop were taught.
The villagers were provided training material free of cost.
Basics of construction of mushroom hut were taught to them through a model hut constructed for the Behiang village, said AR.