“Livelihood Enhancement Training for Farmers at Biswanath College, Assam Agricultural University, Assam” concludes

10^th December, 2021

The three-day Training Programme on “Vermicompost Production Technology for Entrepreneurs and Farmers of North Bank Plain Zone (NBPZ) of Assam at Biswanath College of Agriculture (BNCA), Assam Agricultural University, Assam” organized by the ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad from 8^th to 10^th December, 2021 concluded today.

Delivering the inaugural address, the Chief Guest, Dr. Ch. Srinivasa Rao, Director, ICAR-NAARM, Hyderabad highlighted the different models of Integrated Farming Systems launched in the North-Eastern Region for the farming community’s benefits. He also underlined the importance of organic resources in agriculture. Dr. Rao encouraged the farmers for taking-up the Vermicompost production in Entrepreneurial approach.

Shri Kulen Sarma, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Biswanath District highlighted the State Government’s initiatives on the waste management being undertaken at District Level. He also stressed on mass production of Vermicompost as a business model through community approach for better profitability.

Dr. Ranendra Nath Barman, Associate Dean, Biswanath College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Assam stressed on sustainable agriculture and highlighted the importance & proper management of organic resources in agriculture.

Earlier, Dr. Pallab Kumar Sarma, AICRDRA, BNCA, Biswanth Chariali delivered the welcome address.

The Programme organized under the Scheduled Caste Sub Plan registered participation by 111 Farmers from 6 different Districts of NBPZ, viz., Udalguri, Darrang, Sonitpur, Biswanath, Lakhimpur and Dhemajj of Assam.

(Source: ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad)