DIMAPUR: Chingthur Foundation held its first Internship Completion Programme at its Agroforestry Training Centre, Karagaon, marking a milestone in its efforts to promote practical, field based learning in sustainable agriculture, agroforestry and appropriate technology.
The three month internship was undertaken by Kevizhapu Terhuja and Keneisebei Meyase of North East Christian University (NECU). The interns received hands on exposure to sustainable farming practices and locally adaptable technologies under the guidance of Lungaithui Malangmei, Programme Manager, Chingthur Foundation, who has undergone training at the Asian Rural Institute (ARI), Japan, and ECHO Asia, Thailand.
Welcoming the gathering, Dingshungngamang Kamei, executive director, thanked NECU for choosing the Foundation as a field learning partner and expressed hope for continued collaboration in equipping young learners and contributing to rural communities. Malangmei presented a brief report on the internship, while the interns shared reflections on their learning experience.
Pesha Khiamniungan, chairman, encouraged the interns to remain humble, continue learning and put their acquired knowledge to meaningful use. Vizeto Kin, Registrar, NECU, commended the interns for their perseverance and appreciated the Foundation for providing practical exposure and connecting them with wider learning networks such as ECHO and ARI. He also stressed the importance of environmentally responsible and land conscious practices.
The interns were presented with completion certificates during the programme. The event concluded with a vote of thanks, prayer, group photograph and fellowship over lunch.
The Foundation stated that the successful completion of its first internship programme represents a step towards developing more field based learning opportunities for young people committed to sustainable livelihoods, environmental stewardship and community development.
