Medziphema, June 9 (MExN): Extension Education Institute - North East Region (EEI - NER), Assam Agricultural University (AAU) Jorhat in collaboration with State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI), Nagaland organised a training on ‘training methods and training management’ from June 6 to 9 at SAMETI, Medziphema. The training was aimed at equipping ATMA functionaries from all districts with skills to design trainings, formulate training objectives and be well versed with different training methods so as to effectively disseminate technology to the clientele group, the farmers. The resource persons for the training programme were Dr. A.K. Bhattacharya, Professor EEI, Assam Agriculture University (AAU), Jorhat and Dr. B.L. Khuhly, Research Associate, EEI (AAU) Jorhat. A field visit to Molvom village was organised where trainees and resource persons interacted with progressive pineapple farmer C. Hmar. The training course also comprised of feedback presentation and course evaluation. The valedictory function was chaired by Vikaho Chophi, DPD SAMETI while feedback from the trainees was given by Sentsuthung Yanthan, ATM Kiphire and Vimenuo Mere, BTM, Kohima. In his speech, Course Director, Dr. A.K. Bhattacharya encouraged the trainees to take the training experience to their respective posting places and utilise the knowledge that they have learned to their training programmes in the field. He also congratulated the trainees on completing a very important training program with much enthusiasm and participation. The programme ended with a vote of thanks from Dr. Ithika C. Swu, DPD SAMETI. This was stated in a press release issued by Vikaho Chophi, Deputy Project Director, SAMETI Medziphema.
