Training / demonstration of 'NIF Technologies' kicks off
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 19 2024:
A two-days training cum demonstration of "National Innovation Foundation (NIF) Technologies" organised by the Manipur Science and Technology Council (MASTEC) kicked off today at MASTEC Complex, Takyelpat, Imphal.
The training cum demonstration was conducted under the sponsorship of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Manipur.
The inaugural function was attended by MASTEC, Director, Dr L Minaketan; MASTEC, Senior Scientific Officer, Dr Kh Rakesh; MASTEC, Scientific Officer, Chanam Sarat Singh; NIF New Delhi, Scientist(F), Dr Nitin Maurya; NIF, Scientist, Dr Vivek Kumar and other prominent innovators from across the country.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Vivek Kumar said that the machines of NIF Technology will be hugely beneficial to the farmers of the State and training on the benefits & how to use the machines will be provided to the farmers during the two days event.
"The Potato Harvest machine will help the farmers reduce extra labor and time in harvesting or farming.
The machine will simplify the harvest operation", he added.
Dr Vivek Kumar also shared that the Com Shelling Machines will provide a more efficient and cost-effective method of removing maize grains from the cob compared to traditional manual methods which are laborious, time-consuming, and low in output.
Highlighting that MASTEC has received five machines of NIF Technologies, Chanam Sarat Singh said that demonstration on how to operate the machines will be carried out in the fields during the two-days programme.
He also shared that MASTEC in collaboration with NIF will be making an effort to bring more machines with new/advanced technologies to help the farmers of Manipur.
Notably, experts from NIF will be giving training cum demonstration on Rice Puffing Machine, Minidal Mill, Organic Manure Making, Potato Harvester & Com Shelling Machine during the two days event.