Training programme on sustainable water conservation practices in crop production under PMKSY for the period 2015-16 was held on November 16 at SDO (Sc), office, Bhandari Town sponsored by ATMA Wokha.
In the training programme, resource person S.D.O (Sc) cum BTT Convener, Bhandari block, Chumbeni Odyuo imparted the training on relevant topics with reference to the local area needs. The topics include bamboo drip irrigation, pitcher irrigation, water harvesting pond, canal irrigation, mulching and zabo system of irrigation. The farmers were encouraged to use locally available resources to conserve water in situ in their field and to promote irrigated cultivation by employing even indigenous methods. Farmers from different SHG’s attended the training. Vote of thanks was proposed by SMS ATMA Bhandari block, Khyothungo Ezung.