AR conducts entrepreneurship workshop at Ukhrul
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 29 2019:
Continuing with it's series of philanthropic work, Somsai Battalion of 10 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) conducted an Entrepreneurship Workshop today at Ukhrul.
The workshop was aimed at generating awareness amongst the local populace on commercial pig rearing and breeding, community farming, developments in agriculture, dairy and livestock and Integrated Farming System, said a statement of PRO IGAR (South) .
Zeinorin Stefan of Hill Wild Chocolate fame enlightened the participants with her journey on developing indigenous chocolates in Ukhrul.
The farmers were provided guidance and expert advice by Yirmila Zimik from Krishi Vigyan Kendra Ukhrul on Integrated Farming.
The biggest draw however was an in-depth workshop by Manoj Kumar Basumatary, CEO Symbiotic Foods Pvt Ltd on commercial pig breeding and rearing, said AR.
A large number of aspiring entrepreneurs from far off villages attended the workshop and interacted with the experts.
20 participants were selected for an on job training capsule of three days at Symbiotic Foods Pvt Ltd at Tezpur, Assam.
The expenses will be borne by the Assam Rifles, conveyed AR.