Zunheboto, May 17 (MExN): ATMA, Akuluto block, Zunheboto conducted training and demonstrations programmes from May 11 to 13 in the district.
Training on the topic “Benefits of Parkia Spp. (Yongchak)” was conducted on May 11 at Akuhaito, where Aolemla BTM told the farmers Yongchak has high nutritional content, medicinal and economic value. “It is a low maintenance tree, can fix nitrogen and helps in soil reclamation in jhum field,” she said. The farmers were further explained on the multi-purpose use of the tree and were encouraged to undertake cultivation of the same.
Meanwhile, demonstration activities were conducted on ‘Preparation of value added products’ and ‘Making of detergent’ on May 12 and 13 respectively.
Women trainees from different SHGs were given hands on demonstration on how to prepare various types of pickle and step wise preparation method of detergent powder.
The resource persons were Aolemla and Livika BTM. Altogether, 21 participants from Akuhaito, Khrimtomi and Rotomi villages attended the programmes.
