SAMETI conducts a three-day training programme in Medziphema to promote youth engagement in agriculture
DIMAPUR — The State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI) in Medziphema organised a three-day training programme for officers from the Department of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology Management Agency functionaries on “Promoting Youth Engagement In Agriculture Through Skill Development And Entrepreneurship” from October 28 to the 30th.
According to an update, in his keynote address, Director of SAMETI and Principal of Integrated Extension Training Centre, Bodevi Shuya highlighted the importance of youth participation in agriculture and skill development to strengthen the agricultural sector and promote farming as a viable and rewarding livelihood.
He further encouraged participants to explore entrepreneurial opportunities in various agricultural and allied sectors.
The resource persons for the training were tourist officers from the Department of Tourism Nagaland, Kohima, Chiede Khalo and Vikhoto Kisa; Chief Operating Officer (Skills) of Department of Rural Development, Nagaland State Rural Livelihoods Mission (NSRLM) Kohima Menuoneitu Chadi; and Director of Konger Agritech Pvt. Ltd. Dimapur Dr. Sosang Longkumer.
Besides the technical sessions, the participants undertook a field visit to Konger Agritech Pvt. Ltd., where they visited the biolaboratory. The visit was followed by demonstrations on the cultivation of oyster, milky, and shiitake mushrooms at the centre.