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ATMA Dimapur training under kuhuboto block
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morungexpress on February 08, 2012 05:10:00
 
DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 8 (MExN): A training cum demonstration on the topic
”Cultivation of Millet” was given to the participants from  11 Self Help
Groups (SHGs) organised by ATMA Kuhuboto Block at Kuhuboto Town. The
participants were imparted a live demonstration on millet cultivation by
resource person, Toiviswu A.O and BTT Convenor (ATMA), Kuhuboto Block. He
encouraged the participants to grow millets as it involves less labour and can
also be stored for more than a year.
Pointing out the economic importance of millet as it has many different
varieties with different colours. It is used in making wine and also used for
medicinal purpose like diabetes. Its rich vitamins found in millet are niacin,
folic acid, calcium, zinc, potassium etc.India is the world’s leading producer
of millet. However, India now uses majority of its millet harvest as fodder and
for poultry feed applicants.
The  keynote address was given by Ahovi Sema, DAO and PD (ATMA) Dimapur and the
training programme was chaired by Akavi Holo, BTM (ATMA) Kuhuboto Block.