Community Based Organic Farming Campaign launched

Tuensang, July 5 (MExN): A Community Based Organic Farming Campaign under Longkhim Sub-Division, Tuensang, organized by Better Life Foundation was launched on July 4 at DUDA Hall, Longkhim Town.  

The resource persons were Samir Bordoloi, an expert in managing sustainable livelihood through low cost natural faming with own resources and the recipient of Best Agripreneur of the Country by GoI 2017; Bharat Markad (IPS) SDPO, Tuensang, who is an Agricultural Engineer by profession from Maharashtra and Rtd. Col. Joy Choudhury, Secretary of Zila Sainik Welfare Board in-charge of Tuensang, Longleng and Mokokchung.  

The resource persons spoke on the topics of Ethnic People, Ethnic Food and Ethnic Economy; Organic Products, Marketability and Future Prospect and Community level marketing facilitation through Ex-Servicemen respectively. The programme also saw a demonstration on bio intensive raised bed management by the North East Institute for Social Sciences and Research Interns (The Green Commandos) and a presentation by the Organic Tea Growers of Angangba Village. The keynote address was given by Kikumsangla Jamir, ADC, Longkhim.  

Welcome address by Sethrichem Sangtam, MD Better Life Foundation. Invocation prayer was said by Associate Pastor (women) of Longkhim Town Baptist Church. The Formal launching of the Community Based Organic Campaign which is under the patronage of USBLA was initiated by Rev. C. Lima, Executive Secretary, wherein representatives from neighboring villages also participated in the programme.