Dhansiripar, 20 October (MTNews): The inaugural function of the Eri Seed Grainage Management Training Program took place on 18 October 2023 at the State Sericulture Farmers’ Training Centre, Dhansiripar, Chumoukedima, Nagaland. This seven-day residential training program, organized by the Department of Sericulture, is intended for Department Field Staff and private farmers.
A total of 30 trainees from various districts, including Mon, Longleng, Tuensang, Zunheboto, Shamator, Noklak, Chumoukedima, and Dimapur, are participating in the training. The primary objective of the training is to equip participants with scientific technology for quality and disease-free eri seed production.
During the inaugural function, Dr BK Singh, a Consultant at the CSB, highlighted the importance and objectives of the Eri Seed Grainage Management Training Program. Mhathung Kikon, the Director, released course materials on the Standard Operating Procedure for Eri Grainage Management Training. Director Kikon also commended Dr BK Singh for his dedicated service in preparing the training module and encouraged the trainees to maximize this opportunity to enhance eri silkworm seed production in the state and work towards self-sufficiency in the future.
Representatives from the sericulture farming community, Lihnon of Tammong village, Mon, and Kinito. T. Kini of Sastimi village, Zunheboto, also addressed the audience during the function.
The program was chaired by Ngoiang Ongh, E.O. SSFTC, Dhansiripar. The welcome address and vote of thanks were delivered by M. Meyase, Deputy Director, Dimapur, and Mayangjhala Walling, District Sericulture Officer, Chumoukedima.