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KVK Ukhrul holds advisory committee meeting
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 21 2025:
The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Ukhrul, under the ICAR Manipur Centre and ATARI Zone VII, convened its 15th scientific advisory committee meeting in the conference hall of the ICAR RC Manipur Centre on Tuesday.
The meeting was organised as part of the mandatory action plan development for the district and witnessed the participation of sixty attendees, including officials from various line departments, scientists, subject matter specialists, representatives from NABARD, and farmer representatives.
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Informing this, a statement issued by KVK Ukhrul informed that the meeting commenced with a welcome address by senior scientist and head of KVK Ukhrul, Dr Soibam Khogen.
The event was presided over by principal scientist of ATARI Zone VII, Meghalaya Dr AK Sinha, while nodal officer of KVKs, ICAR NEH, Dr S Basanta Singh attended as the guest of honour.
Dr Basanta highlighted the importance of the meeting, emphasising the district's rich bio-resources and the potential for horticultural enterprises.
Head of the Regional Centre and president of the programme, Dr Ramgopal Laha stressed the need for technical interventions based on the specific requirements of the district, as well as the enhancement of existing facilities at both the KVK and farmers' fields.
Principal scientist (Fishery) at ICAR RC Manipur, Dr Ch Basudha Devi focused on the necessity of linking research outcomes with practical applications in the held to address farmers' needs effectively.
During the meeting, the KVK scientists proposed an action plan across five primary disciplines: horticulture by Dr Solei Luiram, plant protection by Dr N Ajitkumar, agricultural extension by Dr Surjya Kanta Roy, fisheries by N Sureshchandra Singh, and soil science by Dr PA Ramsem.
Farmers participating in the meeting highlighted the need for quality seed production in the district, along with the necessity of conducting extension training programs to enhance their skills and knowledge.
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