A week-long residential training programme on Eri Seed grainage management was launched on October 18, in the State Sericulture Farmers’ Training Centre, Dhansiripar Chumoukedima. A DIPR report informed that the training was organized by the department of Sericulture, and designed for department Field Staff and private farmers.
A total of 30 trainees from various districts, including Mon, Longleng, Tuensang, Zunheboto, Shamator, Noklak, Chumoukedima, and Dimapur, are participating in the training. The primary objective of the training was to equip participants with scientific technology for quality and disease-free eri seed production.
At the inaugural function, Dr. B. K. Singh, consultant at the CSB, highlighted the importance and objectives of the Eri Seed Grainage Management Training Program. Mhathung Kikon, director, released course materials on the Standard Operation Procedure for Eri Grainage Management Training. Kikon also praised Dr. B.K. Singh for his dedicated service in preparing the training module and encouraged the trainees to make the most of this opportunity to enhance eri silkworm seed production in the State and work towards self-sufficiency in the future.
Representatives from the sericulture farming community, Lihnon of Tammong village, Mon, and Kinito. T. Kini of Sastimi village, Zunheboto, also addressed the audience at the function.
The program was chaired by Ngoiang Ongh, E.O. SSFTC, Dhansiripar. The welcome address and vote of thanks were delivered by M. Meyase, Deputy Director, Dimapur, and Mayangjhala Walling, District Sericulture Officer, Chumoukedima.