KVK Churachandpur observes Kisan Diwas
Source: The Sangai Express
CCpur, December 24 2022:
ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Churachandpur, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Centre yesterday celebrated Kisan Diwas at its office premise.
The inaugural function was attended by Ginminthang Lhungdim, chief of Old Gelmol village; Dr L Somendro Singh, Head i/c KVK Churachandpur; and M Ginzalian, DAO (retired) as presidium members, said a release issued by KVK Churachandpur.
During the event, the dignitaries acknowledged the contribution made by the farming community in overall development and called them the backbone of the economy and survival.
Selected farmers from Churachandpur district were also felicitated in appreciation of their contribution and achievement namely Haokhopao Kilong for Fishery and Allied activities; Thenkholen Kuki for IFS; Nengboi Khongsai for Food Processing; Thangmalsawm Vaiphei for Horticulture based vegetable crops and Laishram Tiken for Quality seed production.
Altogether, 38 farmers including 11 male and 27 female from different villages of Churachandpur participated in the programme.
Moreover, KVK Churachandpur also celebrated the National Mushroom Day today with subject expert Dr N Johnson Singh, SMS (PP) .
The main attraction of the event included hands on demonstration and awareness on benefits of mushroom in human health & livelihood generation of farmers.
A total of 15 farmers took part in the event.