Longleng, 23 February (MTNews): ICAR KVK Longleng conducted its 11th Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting at KVK training hall on 22 February 2024 with Deputy Commissioner, Dharam Raj IAS, as special guest.
During his address, the special guest challenged the scientists to explore alternatives to Jhum cultivation by focusing on cultivating high-value medicinal crops, given the fertile and unpolluted land. He also urged allied departments to collaborate with KVK for enhanced agricultural output in the district, assuring full administrative cooperation for project implementation.
The program was conducted in a hybrid mode and was attended by Dr. AK Singha, Principal Scientist, ICAR-ATARI Zone VII, Umiam; Dr. M Islam, Principal Scientist & Head cum Nodal Officer KVK, ICAR RC for NEH region, Umiam; and Dr. H Kalita, HORC, ICAR Nagaland centre, Medziphema.
The event included presentations of the KVK progress report for the year 2023 by Dr. Lily Ngullie, ACTO (Animal Science), and the action plan for the year 2024 by Dr. Hari Charan Kalita, Senior Scientist cum Head, KVK Longleng. Scientists and Heads of Departments of Agriculture and allied departments discussed issues facing the farming community and proposed actions to mitigate these problems.
Dr. Hari Charan Kalita welcomed the SAC members, and Yuimi Raising, STO, delivered the vote of thanks. A total of 26 members attended the SAC meeting, which was chaired by Dr. Azeze Seyie, Scientist (Horticulture). Dr. Jyotish Barman, Scientist (Fishery) from ICAR RC for NEH Region Nagaland centre, also attended the program.