Farmers’ interface meet held at CIH

Dimapur, Oct. 9 (EMN): Central Institute of Horticulture organised farmers’ interface meet on Oct. 6 and 7 at CHI campus, Medziphema. Secretary (Horticulture) Alan Gonmei, who graced the event as chief guest, stressed on the importance of imparting employable skills in horticulture which would help in generating employment opportunities in horticulture sector. Director CIH Dr. Lallan Ram presented the progress and achievements of the institute over the years while keynote address was delivered by Chief Consultant CIH Dr. N K Mohan, and brief remarks were delivered by Jt. Director, ICAR Dr. D J Rajkhowa and Deputy Commissioner (Hort.), DAC&FW, Ministry of Agriculture & FW, New Delhi, Dr. N K Patle. Thirteen exhibitors from different parts of Northeast exhibited their activities in horticulture during the two day exhibition. The chief cuest along with other dignitaries visited and interacted with the exhibitors. The event was marked by sharing of success stories by farmers, entrepreneurs and trainees promote by the institute. Awards were distributed for the best demonstration plot and best accredited nursery. Certificates of skill development course on floriculture and nursery accreditation were distributed during the inaugural programme. NEZCC Dimapur sponsored two cultural troops and presented two cultural items during the programme.