DIMAPUR — The Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) organised a kisan mela at Tuensang town hall on August 16 with the deputy commissioner of Tuensang, Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa, as the special guest.
Speaking at the mela, the DC congratulated the Agri and allied department for coming up with a booklet which would be useful for everyone. Thanking the farmers for their valuable contribution, the DC stated that everyone is dependent on agricultural products for survival, stated a DIPR report.
Maintaining that the district produces massive varieties of organic fruits and vegetables, she encouraged the farmers to learn from the workshop provided by the ATMA for better and healthy harvest.
The ATMA booklet ‘Indigenous traditional knowledge’ was also released by the deputy commissioner during the programm.
Farmer-scientist interaction, demonstration and exhibitions were the highlights of the kisan mela.
The programme was chaired by Odilemla, ATMA, Longkhim Block, while the welcome address was delivered by W Shoyan Konyak, ATMA project director and DSCO, Tuensang.
The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Toshimenla, ATMA deputy project director, while the DAO of Tuensang, Supongmar Longchar, delivered a short speech.
The programme culminated with a vote of thanks delivered by Suponglemla Chang, BTM of Noksen block.