Awareness prog on fish farming, mushroom plantation held
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, August 23 2023:
A day long awareness programme on fish farming and mushroom plantation was organised jointly by Agro Advisory Services in Manipur (Loumisingi Paojel, a mobile campaign initiative), Multi Technology Testing Centre and Vocational Training Centre (MTTC & VTC) and College of Agriculture, Central Agricultural University in association with Digital India Corporation (DIC) at Yurembam Makha Leikai, on Tuesday.
During the function, College of Agriculture assistant professor (Plant Protection) Dr Sumitra Phurailatpam spoke on the technology used in planting mushrooms of various types and the nutritional value of mushrooms while DIC field manager Kenny Sarangthem elaborated on various schemes launched to aid the farmer community.
Kenny also appealed to the farmers to get registered at toll free number 1800-102-3141 for availing the benefits.
Awareness programme on the topic "Care and Management of Livestock cum Fish Farming" was also organised at Kameng village in Imphal West under the aegis of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology during which 35 farmers participated.
Veterinary expert Dr Vandana Kumari Leitanthem, fishery expert Ahanthem Rawat, DIC Manipur field executive (technical) Moirangthem Guneshwar were present as resource person.