BASAR, 9 Feb: The ICAR Arunachal Pradesh Centre here in Leparada district organised training-cum-sensitisation programmes on the ‘importance of millets and their cultivation in Arunachal Pradesh’ at Nyorok, Daring, Tirvin, Gori I & II, and Nigam villages in Leparada district and Geku village in Upper Siang district from 2 to 9 February.
During the programme, various important topics related to millet-based farming systems were covered by senior scientists and scientists of the ICAR AP Centre.
Dr Sanjay Kumar Pandey elaborated the introduction and importance of finger millet and other millets for human health, along with packages and practices and suitable varieties for the region.
Soil scientist Dr Ampee Tasung dwelt on soil health management practices for finger millet cultivation, while GBP senior scientist Dr Patu Khate Zeliang explained sustainable agriculture with millets through natural farming approach, and West Siang KVK Head Dr Manoj Kumar highlighted the role and responsibilities of the KVKs in promoting finger millets in Arunachal Pradesh.
Animal reproduction and gynaecology senior scientist Dr Binod Kr Dutta Borah conducted an in-depth session on the importance of animal rearing and waste management in integrated agricultural systems for tribal farmers.
The programme benefited 150 farmers, as well as SHGs, with women farmers constituting about 85% of the total participants.
The training programme was conducted under the guidance of ICAR AP Centre Acting Head Dr Doni Jini.
