Longleng: Materials and Spawn Distribution Programme under ‘TSP on Low Cost Mushroom Production Unit’ was organised by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre on February 21 at KVK office, Longleng. Chief Guest, T. Wati Aier, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Longleng graced the programme and distributed the materials.
Different programmes have been undertaken under Tribal Sub Plan by KVK, Longleng for the year 2013-14. Low cost mushroom production unit being one such programme is implemented to the Self Help Groups and individual farmer of the nearby villages. Low cost mushroom production unit have been constructed and materials like boiling pot, Sprayer, Weighing balance, poly bags, rope and spawn have been distributed to the selected groups. Chief Guest of the programme, T. Wati Aier, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Longleng exhorted the gathering. He called upon the villagers to cooperate with the officials and avail the technologies that are being made available by the KVK. He also asked the SHGs to work sincerely for the success of the programme as demands for mushroom is very high and market potentiality is available. E. Lireni Kikon, SMS (Plant Protection) delivered brief report of TSP on Low Cost Mushroom Production Unit.
Dr. Lily SMS (Animal Science) chaired the programme and vote of thanks by Lily Rangnamei SMS (Horticulture). The president of the SHGs on their group behalf expressed gratitude to the KVK officials for implementing such programmes to generate additional source of income for the farmers particularly the women groups and to Dr. B.C Deka, Joint Director ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre for the support.
