Dimapur, Sep. 22 (EMN): As part of the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence (Azadi Ka Amrit Mahatsov), department of Land Resources organised a culmination programme on the successful completion of PMKSY-WDC erstwhile IWMP Batch V and VI project at Women Welfare Organisation conference hall in Jalukie town on September 22.
Gracing the occasion as the special guest, SDO (C) Peren, Kemciyile, acknowledged the department and the project stakeholders for successful completion of the programme. She also stressed on the importance of agriculture and farming with the support of technology and financial assistance in the post Covid-19 era.
She further encouraged the villagers to have a sense of ownership for the assets created through the department, a DIPR report stated.
Speaking on the occasion, DPO of Land Resources, Peren, Alemla Aier elucidated the concept of exit policy protocols in the management of watershed development funds. She also advised to judiciously utilise the funds by venturing in the areas which could create an avenue to build a sustainable source in the interest of the village.
A slideshow highlighting the accomplishment of various watershed development activities in plantations, soil moisture conservation works, livelihood and micro-enterprises creating avenues for income generation was presented by WDT, Akovinuo.
Later, SDO (C) Peren, Kemciyile, handed over the watershed development fund of PMKSY-WDC erstwhile IWMP, Batch V and VI to all the 26 villages.