TAWANG, Feb 4: An Awareness-cum-Training Programme on Input Distribution and Management Technologies for the North East Hill (NEH) Region was successfully organized this morning at Zomkhang Hall here, benefitting farmers from Tawang and Lhou circles.
The programme was conducted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra in collaboration with ICAR-Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research (IIWBR), Karnal, and ICAR-National Research Institute for Integrated Pest Management (NRIIPM), New Delhi.
The event was graced by Rinchin Leta, Additional Deputy Commissioner Tawang as chief guest, and Pema Chowang, president Monpa Mimang Tsogpa (Tawang Unit), as guest of honour. Dr Jogendra Singh, Principal Scientist & Nodal Officer (NEH), ICAR-IIWBR, attended as special guest, along with Dr A Chaturvedi, special invitee from Deomali, Tirap.
Addressing the gathering, the ADC encouraged farmers to make optimal use of the agricultural and horticultural tools distributed and to actively interact with experts to enhance productivity and income.
Chowang highlighted that while farmers possess rich traditional knowledge, adopting expert guidance from KVK subject matter specialists and Agriculture and Horticulture officers on modern, scientific farming practices would significantly improve crop production and livelihoods.
Dr Chaturvedi spoke on the scope and potential of horticultural crops in the region and addressed farmers’ queries, while Dr Singh explained that the programme was organised under the NEH Scheme, launched by the Union Government in 2020 to disseminate scientific technologies, provide training and inputs, and build awareness among farmers of the Northeastern States.
During the interactive session, dignitaries and resource persons responded to farmers’ questions on modern agricultural inputs and management technologies.
Sonam Tsering, representing the Farmer Producer Organization, requested KVK Tawang to organize specialized training on aromatic and medicinal plants in the future.
Earlier, Dr A Tripathy, Head, KVK Tawang, outlined the theme and objectives of the programme.
As many as 150 farmers from Tawang and Lhou benefited from the programme, marking a significant step towards strengthening sustainable and scientific agriculture in the region. (DIPRO)