EMN
Dimapur, February 23
A total of 52 progressive farmers representing 11 districts of Nagaland led by three ATMA officials namely Akam Zeliang, Deputy Project Director; Vicaho Chophi, Deputy Project Director; and Dr. Khrienguno Mepfuo, Block Technology Manager; have attended Krishi Vasant 2014, the biggest ever congregation of farmers from the entire country, agro-industries, research organisations, Krishi Vigyan Kendras, State governments, financial institutions and other stakeholders at Nagpur, Maharashtra, from February 9 to 13.
The mega event, jointly organized by Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, Government of Maharashtra and CII, was inaugurated by Pranab Mukherjee, President of India, with the participation of lakhs of progressive farmers across the country.
During the event, a total of 51 achiever farmers from different states were awarded certificate of recognition for their contribution and achievement in the field of agriculture and allied sectors. Three farmers from Nagaland have also received the prestigious recognition. They are G Kahuto Zhimomi of Ghotovi village in Dimapur for Muga silkworm rearing; Burrenba Pongener of ALiba village in Mokokchung district for off-season cultivation of cucumber and Asangla Chang of Chendang village in Tuensang district for vegetables.
Besides, three farmers namely Kerangzuteile of Peren district, Sanyi Dukru of Phek district and Mezhuvituo of Kohima district were conferred accolades for the best questionnaires during the farmer-scientist interactions.
Simultaneously, live webcasting of the Krishi Vasant event was organized in all the districts by ATMA Nagaland supported by NIC/DIC and was viewed by over 2500 farmers of Nagaland.
