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MSc Agriculture students of SASARD College interacting with Assam Rifles at the Pineapple Canning Plant Medziphema on November 8. (Photo Courtesy: PRO, HQ IGAR-N)
Dimapur, November 9 (MExN): Medziphema Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (N) hosted an educational trip comprising MSc Agriculture students of SASARD College to the Pineapple Canning Plant Medziphema on November 8.
A press release from PRO, HQ IGAR (N) stated representatives of Assam Rifles briefed the students about the modalities and functioning of the Pineapple Canning Plant and the employment and revenue opportunities the plant generates for farmers in and around Medziphema. The plant produces good quality of pineapple juice besides tin.
The Canning Plant is a joint venture undertaken by the Village Council and Assam Rifles in the year 2014. Professors and 23 students formed part of the trip.