Training programme on Pulse Production Technologies for Food & Nutrition Security conducted
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, January 20 2026: IMPHAL, Jan 20: The ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Centre, Lamphelpat, Imphal, organized a one-day training programme on "Pulse Production Technologies for Rice Fallow for Food and Nutrition Security" on January 20 at Loktak Farmers' Hostel, ICAR Manipur Centre.

As per a press note, the programme was sponsored by the ICAR-Indian Institute of Pulses Research (IIPR), Kanpur, under the NEH Programme "Promotion of Pulses in NEH Region".

A total of 47 farmers, including 12 women farmers, from the four districts of Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, and Bishnupur participated in the programme.

The inaugural session was presided over by Kh Rishikanta Singh, Head of Regional Centre Incharge, ICAR RC NEH, Manipur Centre.

He highlighted the importance of pulse cultivation in rice fallow areas for improving soil fertility, increasing farm income, and strengthening food and nutrition Security.

Meanwhile, Dr N Umakanta, Senior Scientist, addressed the participants on improved cultivation practices of pulses and encouraged farmers to adopt scientific production technologies.

Additionally, N Anando Singh, Course Director and Senior Scientist (Agronomy), emphasized the relevance of climate-smart pulse production technologies for ensuring sustainable and resilient farming systems.

The technical sessions focused on climate-smart pulse production technologies for food and nutritional security, pest and disease management, and sustainable agronomic practices.

Dr N Anando Singh, Course Director and Senior Scientist (Agronomy), delivered a lecture on climate-smart pulse production technologies and improved agronomic practices.

Dr Arati Ningombam, Senior Scientist (Entomology), spoke on the pest complex of pulses and their management.

Dr A Ratankumar Singh.

Senior Scientist (Pathology), delivered a lecture on diseases of pulses and their management.

The sessions were interactive and participatory, enabling farmers to discuss field-level challenges and seek scientific solutions from the experts.

The participants expressed high satisfaction with the programme and showed keen interest in adopting pulse crops in rice fallow areas using climate- resilient technologies.

The training programme is expected to contribufe significantly to increased pulse production, improved livelihoods, and enhanced food and nutritional security in Manipur and the NEH region.

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