A training program on “Mushroom Cultivation and Beekeeping (Apiculture)” as part of livelihood restoration efforts for rehabilitated Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) was held at the Community Hall, Serou Mayai Leikai. The training program was organized by the District Officer, Horticulture and Soil Conservation, Thoubal, in collaboration with the Sub-Divisional Officer, Waikhong, in Kakching District.
The program was attended by Arvind Hanglem, IAS, SDO Waikhong, as the chief guest; Supreme Thongam, BO, DC Office Kakching, as guest of honor; and Kh. Malemnganba Meitei, district officer (horticulture and soil conservation), Thoubal, as president.
Akoijam Ratankumar Singh, Senior Scientist at ICAR, delivered a session on mushroom cultivation, while P. Bhumika, Assistant Professor at Central Agricultural University, spoke on beekeeping as a resource person.
Addressing the gathering, the chief guest of the function, Arvind Hanglem, spoke on the importance of training and skill development in ensuring sustainable livelihoods, citing the example of an internally displaced person. He also highlighted the need for collaboration among various line departments to effectively implement government schemes and ensure that benefits reach the people. Supreme Thongam, BO, DC Office Kakching, highlighted the initiative of the District Administration Kakching to ensure that every department reaches out with its schemes to every nook and corner of the district, with a special focus on supporting the general public and IDPs to improve their livelihoods. He further informed that a training program on “Mushroom Cultivation and Beekeeping (Apiculture)” as part of livelihood restoration efforts for rehabilitated Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) was held at the Community Hall, Serou Mayai Leikai. The training program was organized by the District Officer, Horticulture and Soil Conservation, Thoubal, in collaboration with the Sub-Divisional Officer, Waikhong, in Kakching District.
The program was attended by Arvind Hanglem, IAS, SDO Waikhong, as the chief guest; Supreme Thongam, BO, DC Office Kakching, as guest of honor; and Kh. Malemnganba Meitei, district officer (horticulture and soil conservation), Thoubal, as president.
Akoijam Ratankumar Singh, Senior Scientist at ICAR, delivered a session on mushroom cultivation, while P. Bhumika, Assistant Professor at Central Agricultural University, spoke on beekeeping as a resource person.
Addressing the gathering, the chief guest of the function, Arvind Hanglem, spoke on the importance of training and skill development in ensuring sustainable livelihoods, citing the example of an internally displaced person. He also emphasized the necessity of collaboration among various line departments to effectively implement government schemes and ensure that benefits reach the people. Supreme Thongam, BO, DC Office Kakching, highlighted the initiative of the District Administration Kakching to ensure that every department reaches out with its schemes to every nook and corner of the district, with a special focus on supporting the general public and IDPs to improve their livelihoods. He further informed that the procurement of mushroom spawn would receive logistical support, and the required help will be provided to those interested in taking up mushroom cultivation as a follow-up to the training.
Attending the program as president of the function, Kh. Malemnganba Meitei gave detailed information regarding various government schemes available to support individuals interested in mushroom cultivation and beekeeping. Logistic support would be extended for the purchase of mushroom spawn, and necessary assistance will be provided to those interested in taking up mushroom cultivation as a follow-up to the training. Attending the program as president of the function, Kh. Malemnganba Meitei gave detailed information regarding various government schemes available to support individuals interested in mushroom cultivation and beekeeping.
