Training on bamboo raising, commercial plantation concludes
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, June 22 2024:
The 3-day training programme on 'Bamboo Nursery Raising and Commercial Plantation' was concluded today at Kasom Khullen in Kamjong district.
The training programme was organized by the Ardent Foundation (DSIR-SIRO) in collaboration with the Northeast Cane and Bamboo Development Centre (NECBDC) under North Eastern Council (NEC), Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) Government of India.
The training programme was conducted with an aim to promote bamboo nursery raising among the farmers of Kamjong district especially of Kasom Block villages so as to enhance commercial value through large scale marketing.
During the training programme, the resource persons educated the farmers on making bamboo sapling with practical demonstration on collection of bamboo seeds.
Tamreiyo Longva, Manager Administration NECBDC graced the function as the chief guest while Dr TC Bhuyan Consultant NECBDC and Somipam Longleng, Manager of Livelihood and Natural Resources UDCRMS Ukhrul attended as the special guests of the programme.