NSRLM, RD Block Chumukedima in convergence with Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Dimapur, conducted a day-long workshop on Vermin- compost, banana cultivation and its uses at Ikishe village under Chumukedima Block. The programme was part of livelihood enhancement programme for rural household which was initiated by NSRLM, RD Block, Chumukedima under centrally-sposored Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) Village programme.
Area Co-ordinator Chibeni was chairperson of the programme. The programme began with an invocation prayer by one member of Self Help Group (SHG). In her keynote address, Block Programme Manager M. Yimok Phom briefed about the status of SHGs at Ikeshi village. In her speech, ATMA deputy director Janet Chishi stressed the need for application of advanced technology in agricultural fields to meet growing food demands.
Arvin from Central Institute of Horticulture and Atsumong from Soil Department attended as resource persons in the workshop. In his address, Avin highlighted on usage of banana, its fibres and demonstrated extraction of fibre using fibre extractor machine. Atsumong shared about importance and relevance of vermin-compost to participants. Managing Director, North East Naga Traders Kati Chishi, shared about services provided by his agency to the farmers.