A six-day training program “Skill Training of Rural Youth” was held at Horticulture Research Farm (HRF), Pfutsero from September 14 to 21, organized by DHO and ATMA Phek and sponsored by Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers welfare, government of India.
A press release from horticulture officer & program coordinator STRY, HRF, Sentinungba Longchar stated that the main resource person Moalemba, DHO, Phek and PD ATMA Phek, spoke on the importance of transportation and marketing of fruits and vegetables in rural areas. Senti Longchar welcomed the participants and highlighted the objective of the training program. During the interactive session, the participants spoke about constraints of high transportation rates, improper marketing linkage, lack of adequate marketing sheds, improper price regulation etc. and requested the government to assist them in addressing these issues.
A total number of 90 participants from 15 different villages attended the training with a 15 trainees per program. The participants also visited the retail and wholesale market. Certificates were distributed to the participants by Kewecheu Khalo, horticulture inspector.