Training programme conducted
Source: The Sangai Express
Chandel, September 03 2026:
As part of its continuous commitment toward farmers' welfare, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Krishi Vigyan Kendra (ICAR-KVK), Chandel organized a training programme on the "Use of Locally Available Materials for Construction of Brushwood Dams" at Heibunglok village in Chandel district yesterday.
Speaking at the programme, Dr Kangjam Sonamani Singh, Subject Matter Specialist (Soil & Water Conservation), stressed on the importance of brushwood dams for resource conservation.
He explained that these small, temporary, low-cost structures, built across narrow streams using wooden posts and bundled tree branches, effectively slow water velocity, trap sediment, and stop soil erosion.
Made entirely from local timber, twigs, and soil, they slow down fast-moving rainwater runoff and catch silt to level out eroded land, he added.
He further emphasized that these eco-friendly structures are a boon for tribal farmers, offering an accessible way to manage land degradation without expensive infrastructure or heavy machinery.




