Training on bamboo plantation concludes
Source: Chronicle News Service / R Lester Makang
Ukhrul, June 22 2024:
A comprehensive 3-day training programme on Bamboo Nursery Raising and Commercial Plantation conducted from June 20 at Kasom Khullen block headquarters in Kamjong district concluded on Saturday.
The training programme was organised by Northeast Cane and Bamboo Development Centre (NECBDC) under the Union Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), North Eastern Council (NEC) in Association with Ardent Foundation (DSIR-SIRO) .
The objective of the training programme was to promote bamboo plantation for commercial purposes along with the teaching the art of bamboo nursery cultivation.
It highlighted the importance, usage and types of bamboo coupled with practical demonstration on different ways of making bamboo nursery.
The training programme was attended by NECBDC manager administration Tam-reiyo Longva, consultant Dr TC Bhuyan along with Livelihood and Natural Resources UDCRMS, Ukhrul manager Somipam Longleng.