Crop-based IPM model villages launched to promote sustainable agricultural practices
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, December 05 2025: The official launching programme of Crop Based Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Model Villages under the ICAR- National Research Institute for Integrated Pest Management (NRIIPM), New Delhi was held today at Kachikhul village.

In a landmark initiative to promote sustainable agriculture, biological pest management, and farmer empowerment, Kanchihul in Imphal West district and Bishnupur Mamang Leikai in Bishnupur district were inaugurated as a Rapeseed Mustard-Based IPM Model Village and Vegetable-Based IPM Model Village respectively.

Dr LMGamayak, Director of Research, Central Agricultural University (CAU), Imphal, graced the event as the chief guest.

The launching programme was also attended by esteemed dignitaries, including Prof K Mamocha, Head.

Department of Entomology; Prof Kh Ibohal Singh, Department of Entomology; Prof Th Robindro, Coordinator, MTTC & VTC; Prof Shantibala, Deputy Director of Research; and Konthoujam Samjai, president, Village Development Committee.

At the very outset, Dr P Bhumita, Principal Investigator of the project enlightened the participants about the concept and practices of IPM.

In his address, Dr LM Gamayak highlighted the importance of adopting the IPM model and emphasized its role in ensuring sustainable agricultural practices.

He underscored the role of the village elders in transmitting traditional knowledge for the benefit of younger generations, noting that such wisdom forms the backbone of community resilience and sustainable farming.

He also stressed that blending indigenous practices with modem scientific innovations creates a holistic approach to pest management.

Prof K Mamocha underlined the objective of ICAR-NRIIPM, New Delhi and emphasized that a collective and coordinated effort from farmers and experts is essential for the successful implementation of the IPM model.

He called for adopting eco-friendly approaches to reduce the excessive use of chemical pesticides and to promote sustainable crop production.

Prof Kh Ibohal elaborated on the various aspects of IPM and the advantages of its application.

He also provided insights on the use of various pest control biological agents.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Dr Ph Sumitra, Co PI of the project.

A total of 200 farmers from Kachikhul and Bishnupur participated in the programme.

Inputs like neem oil, neem cake, Dipel, Pseudomonas, Trichoderma, Yellow sticky trap, CAU Bioenhencher, CAU Loungamba (Bacillusmegatarium), were distributed to all the participants.

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