Skill training programme commences
Source: The Sangai Express

Chandel, January 24 2020: A month-long skill training on small poultry farmer was inaugurated today at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Chandel.

The programme which is sponsored by Agriculture Skill Council of India (ASCI) will continue till February 21, 2020 .

Altogether 20 farmers will be given training on various fields such as "rearing of poultry birds" and "maintaining the health of birds" among others.

The inaugural programme was attended by Dr N Prakash, Joint Director, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Centre; Dr Khaidem Surchandra, Joint Director, Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Department, Chandel District and Dr Deepak Singh, Head and Sr Scientist, KVK Chandel as chief guest, guest of honour and functional president respectively.

Dr N Prakash, during his speech, informed the farmers to get benefit from the centrally sponsored scheme like Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) and National Livestock Mission (NLM).

He also encouraged the trainees to gather requisite information and experience from the skill training for establishing sustainable and profitable poultry farming in the future.

Dr Khaidem Surchandra also encouraged the trainees to develop entrepreneur skill from the training.

Dr Deepak Singh, in his speech, appreciated the farmer for showing enthusiasm to double their income.

The keynote address was delivered by Dr A Ameeta Devi, SMS (Animal Science) .

The programme was also attended by Dr Kl Levish Chongloi, SMS (Agronomy) and Ts Leenda Monsang, SMS (Plant Breeding), KVK Chandel and 40 trained farmers of the first batch.

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