Dimapur, March 9 (EMN): Training and sensitization programme on ‘protection of plant varieties and farmers rights’ was organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mon on March 9 at KVK conference hall in Aboi. A press release from organisers on Thrus. updated.
The training was sponsored by Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Authority (PPV & FRA), New Delhi.
Speaking as the Chief Guest, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Aboi Hito Sema urged the farmers to conserve and protect their own rights in collaboration with the KVK Mon for registering the locally available land races. He appreciated the efforts and contribution of KVK Mon in promoting and registration of the farmer’s varieties. District public relation officer of Mon, K Akai encouraged the farmers to adopt scientific method of farming. He also called upon the farmers to understand and implement the PPV & FRA.
During the technical session, ACTO (GPB) presented the role, procedures and overview of PPV & FRA, importance of plant genetic resources, its collection and documentation, breeders and farmers’ rights, registration of plant varieties, rectification and filling of application form for registration while ACTO (Animal Science) presented on biodiversity in the hills of North East India.
100 practicing farmers from different village level institutions is said to have attended the programme.
