Eri seed training programme launched at SSFTC Dhansiripar

DIMAPUR — The inaugural programme of the eri seed grainage management training programme was held on October 18, at the State Sericulture Farmers’ Training Centre (SSFTC), Dhansiripar, Chümoukedima.

The seven-day residential training programme, organised by the Department of Sericulture, is designed for department field staff and private farmers, an official update stated.

A total of 30 trainees from various districts including Mon, Longleng, Tuensang, Zunheboto, Shamator, Noklak, Chümoukedima, and Dimapur, are participating in the training.

The primary objective of the training is to equip participants with scientific technology for quality and disease-free eri seed production.

During the inaugural function, Dr. BK Singh, consultant at the CSB, highlighted the importance and objectives of the eri seed grainage management training programme. Director of Sericulture, Mhathung Kikon, released the course materials on the standard operation procedure for eri grainage management training. The director also lauded Dr. BK Singh for his dedicated service in preparing the training module and encouraging the trainees to make the most of the training programme to enhance eri silkworm seed production in the state, and work towards self-sufficiency in the future.

Representatives from the sericulture farming community, Lihnon of Tammong village, Mon district, and Kinito T Kini of Sastimi village, Zunheboto district, also shared their experiences.

The programme was chaired by Ngoiang Ongh, EO, SSFTC, Dhansiripar. Earlier, deputy director of Sericulture, Dimapur, M Meyase, delivered the welcome address, and district sericulture officer, Chümoukedima, Mayangjhala Walling, proposed vote of thanks.

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