The 12th Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting of ICAR-KVK, Longleng was convened in a hybrid mode at the training cum auditorium hall of KVK, bringing together distinguished scientists, officials from various departments of state, and progressive farmers.
At the meeting, the members reviewed the Annual Progress Report (2024) and deliberate on the Annual Action Plan (2025) for advancing agricultural development in Longleng district. The meeting was chaired by Dr. H. Kalita, Head, ICAR-Nagaland Centre, ICAR-RC-NEH Region and was graced from remote participation by Dr. A.K Mohanty, Director, ATARI Zone VII, and Dr. B.Singh, Nodal officer for KVKs, ICAR-NEH Meghalaya.
The session commenced with a welcome address by Dr. H. Kalita, while Dr. S. Hazarika, Principal Scientist and Head, DSRE, ICAR-RC-NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya and Dr. S.K. Das, Principal Scientist (Fishery Science), ICAR-RC-NEH, Umiam, Meghalaya provided an overview of the region’s agricultural landscape and emphasized the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration in achieving sustainable farming practices.
The Annual Progress Report (2024) was presented by Dr. Hari Charan Kalita, Senior Scientist, ICAR-KVK Longleng, highlighting the key achievements, challenges, and innovations implemented over the past year.
While the Annual Action Plan (2025) was outlined by the respective Subject Matter Specialists (SMSs) of ICAR-KVK Longleng, ensuring a strategic roadmap for the upcoming year.
The meeting also benefitted from remote participation by Dr. A.K Mohanty, Director, ATARI Zone VII, and Dr. B. Singh Nodal officer for KVKs, ICAR-NEH Meghalaya, who provided key guidance on strengthening resear
ch-extension linkages and policy-level recommendations for the agricultural sector.
Dr. S. Hazarika, Principal Scientist and Head, DSRE, ICAR-RC-NEH Region and Dr. S.K. Das, Principal Scientist (Fishery Science), ICAR-RC-NEH, Umiam, Meghalaya provided valuable insights for modifications in the Action Plan to enhance scientific approach to various research activities of KVK Longleng.
The meeting witnessed active engagement of key line departments, including the Department of Agriculture, Department of Horticulture, Department of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry, Department of Forestry and Fisheries Department.