Training programmed
Source: The Sangai Express

Churachandpur, November 14 2017: A one day training cum Input Distribution programme on "Promotion of Improved Technology of Pules Production, under Conservation of Agriculture in Rice Fallow System" I was organised by ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region and Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Churachandpur today.

The function was graced by Head of ; Department of Soil Science and Nodal officer Tribal Sub Plan, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Dr S Hazarika as chief; guest, Head of Department of Fisheries, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Dr SK Das as guest of honour and Scientist Agronomy, ICAR Manipur Centre, Dr MA Ansari and Senior Scientist and Head, KVK Churachandpur, Dr Niranjan Lai as president.

The function was attended by 50 farmers of Churachandpur district.

Dr S Hazarika, while speaking on the occasion, highlighted the importance of Tribal Sub Plan and its importance for the poor and the needy farmers in improving their livelihood.

Dr SK Das, emphasized on promotion of pulse production as pulses are one of the cheapest protein and also improve soil fertility and soil structure.

The programme was followed by a technical session wherein SMS,Horticulture, Dr R K Roshan delivered a lecture on "Scope of pulse production in Churachandpur" while Dr MA Ansari delivered a lecture on "Im- proved Technology of Pules Production under Conservation of Agriculture in Rice Fallow System" and Farm Manager, L Basil talked on Integrated Farming System.

Pulse seed, fertilizer and other inputs where also distributed to the farmers as the part of the programme.

Later, a field visit cum field inspection by Dr S Hazarika, Dr SK Das, team from ICAR-, Manipur centre and KVK Churachandpur was conducted at demonstration fields, under TSP programme.

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