Dimapur, Oct. 16 (EMN): Wokha district is suffering a 90% deficiency in food production, according to a report filed by the state government’s Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) on Monday.
“In spite of the district exporting agricultural and allied production unit the district is facing 90% deficiency in food production according to survey report, which need to be given immediate attention, stated SMS (Agri. Extension) KVK, BL Mhalo while speaking on the theme ‘Change the future of migration. Invest in food security and rural development’ on the (occasion of) World Food Day at the conference hall of the district agriculture office Wokha on 16th October 2017,” read the DIPR report.
The official was reported as sharing that the event promotes worldwide awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger, and for the need to ensure food security and nutritious diets for all. “The focus of the day is that food is a basic and fundamental human right. She said Food and Agriculture Organization plays an important role in addressing the root cause of internal and international migration and displacement and in harnessing the developmental potential of migration especially in terms of food security and poverty reduction.”
ADC, WokhaThavaseelan (IAS) who graced the occasion as the chief guest said that the focus must be to eradicate hunger and malnutrition. He also stated migration is part of the process of development as economies undergo structural transformation and the people search for better employment opportunities within and across countries.
“The challenges are to address the structural drivers of large movements of people to make safe, orderly and regular. In this way, migration can contribute to economic growth and improve food security and rural livelihoods, thus advancing countries progress in achieving the sustainable development goals.”
