
Kohima, December 16 (DIPR): The Department of Sericulture on December 15 inaugurated the newly constructed conference hall and its annual conference of Sericulture Officers’ and staff (TECH) with Parliamentary Secretary for Sericulture, Home Guards & Civil Defence, E.E. Pangteang as the chief guest. He also unveiled the epitaph of the New Conference Hall. Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest expressed his gratitude to the Department and said that it was a long cherished dream which he described as an attainment of another goal for the Department. He said conference hall occupies a place of pride in every Department which serves all important activities thereby becoming a focal point and an ideal platform for healthy interface among the stakeholders especially with the farmers through seminars and training. He hoped that the new conference hall would be able to translate the objectives of the Department’s schemes and programmes into reality. He congratulated the Director and his officers and staff for their sincerity and dedicated work on the successful completion of the hall on time. Director, Chandan Basera delivered the keynote address while Joint Director Chubameren gave the welcome address. Associate Pastor, Peniel Church offered a dedicatory prayer while Deputy Director, Mhathung Kikon proposed vote of thanks. Chubatsur Jamir presented special number.