Dimapur: A one-day ‘hands on demonstration on oyster mushroom cultivation and value addition of horti crops’ was held on March 21 at State horticulture nursery, 4th Mile Dimapur. Central Institute of Horticulture (CIH), DAC, GoI, Medziphema and Department of Horticulture jointly organized the programme for the housewives and educated unemployed youth from four villages- Diphupar A village, Diphupar B village, Model Village and Unity Village.
A press release on the training stated that the aim of the training was to promote home scale preservation of fruits/vegetables and cultivation of mushroom to provide food security, as well as skills which could be useful for income generation.
Dr. Moa Walling, Dy. Director, SHN emphasized on the importance of cultivation of mushroom and preparation of pickles, squash etc. He encouraged the participants to utilize their spare time to work hard and generate additional income to support their families through the participation in the programme. Talimongba, HO and Bithungo Lab Attendant scale from department of horticulture, demonstrated hands on demonstration on oyster mushroom cultivation for home. Manzar Hussain, PHT CIH and Sentiyangla, Horticulture specialist, CIH demonstrated on preparation of chilly pickle, ginger candy and tomato sauce.
Reading materials and training kits for oyster mushroom cultivation were distributed to all the trainees. Feedbacks from the participants were also delivered and expressed their gratitude to the institute and state horticulture department for conducting such intensive and practical oriented training programme. About 100 participants attended the training programme.
