ICAR–NRC on Pig, Guwahati Organises Off-Campus Training at Imphal, Manipur on Scientific Pig Farming for Scheduled Caste Farmers

8-9 October 2026, Guwahati

ICAR–National Research Centre on Pig, Guwahati, Assam, organised a two-day off-campus training programme at the Manipur Tech Innovation Foundation, Mantripukhri, Imphal on “Scientific Pig Farming” from October 8 to 9, 2026, under the Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan (SCSP), for Scheduled Caste farmers of Manipur.

Shri Sorokhaibam Rajen Singh, Member of Legislative Assembly, Lamsang Assembly Constituency, Manipur attended the valedictory programme as the Chief Guest. In his address, he emphasised the importance of adopting scientific pig farming practices to enhance productivity, improve farmers’ income and strengthen livelihood opportunities in Manipur. He appreciated the Director and scientists of ICAR–National Research Centre on Pig for organising the training programme and encouraged the Centre to continue such capacity-building initiatives for the benefit of pig farmers.

The programme was conducted under the guidance and support of Dr V. K. Gupta, Director, ICAR–NRCP. Considering the constraints and financial challenges faced by pig farmers of Manipur, two days off-campus programme was organised to facilitate access to scientific training minimising the additional travel expenses associated with attending an on-campus programme.

A total of 100 farmers participated in the training. Scientists of the institute delivered lectures on various aspects of scientific pig farming, including genetics and breeding, reproductive management, balanced feeding, proper housing, piglet care, disease prevention, hygienic pork slaughter practices, farm biosecurity and credit assistance.

The participants were also encouraged to adopt improved pig management practices to enhance productivity, minimise losses and improve farm profitability.

The initiative reflects ICAR–NRCP’s continued commitment to empower pig farmers through scientific knowledge and improved pig farming practices for enhanced productivity, sustainable livelihoods and increased income.

(Source: ICAR–National Research Centre on Pig, Guwahati, Assam)