Capacity Building Cum Workshop on ICAR IIHR Technologies conducted for Nutritional Security of Garo Hills Farmers in Meghalaya state
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A day-long ‘Capacity Building Programme cum Workshop on ICAR-IIHR Technologies for the Nutritional Security of Farmers of Garo Hills, Meghalaya was successfully organized by Department of Horticulture, NEHU Tura Campus in collaboration with ICAR- IIHR, Bengaluru at Academic Block of the North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Tura Campus. Meghalaya.The event aimed to introduce advanced horticultural technologies to local farmers to enhance livelihood opportunities and ensure nutritional security in the region. The programme drew a massive response, witnessing the active participation of 145 progressive farmers drawn from various corners of the region, including Gambegre, Dadeng, Dalu, and Rongram development blocks.
The Chief Guest of the programme, Dr. T.K. Behera, Director of the ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Bengaluru, detailed the extensive portfolio of farmer-centric technologies developed by ICAR-IIHR. He explained how these innovations could be seamlessly integrated into the unique farming systems of the Garo Hills to ensure year-round nutritional security and substantial income generation. In his presidential address, the Chairman of the event, Prof. S.K. Barik, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of NEHU, underscored the university's commitment to empowering rural livelihoods through skill development and technological outreach.
The day concluded with a highly interactive 'Farmer-Scientist Interaction' session extensively conducted by Dr. T. Sakthivel, Principal Scientist, ICAR-IIHR. Dr. Sakthivel imparted vital, practical technical know-how on ICAR-IIHR technologies showcasing the improved varieties of various horticultural crops. The farmers engaged directly with Dr. Sakthivel and the expert panel, clearing doubts regarding pest control, soil health, and sustainable adoption of IIHR technologies to ensure long-term livelihood security.5,000 quality planting materials of Arka Poorna guava were distributed to 200 farmers during the capacity-building programme at NEHU, Tura, Meghalaya.
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