ICAR-NRC on Mithun, Nagaland in collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Goalpara, Assam organized a one-day awareness program on ‘Scientific Backyard Poultry’ under the Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) July 11 at KVK, Goalpara, Assam.
GOALPARA, JULY 14 (MExN): ICAR-NRC on Mithun, Nagaland in collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Goalpara, Assam organised a one-day awareness program on ‘Scientific Backyard Poultry’ under the Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) July 11 at KVK, Goalpara, Assam.
The objective of the programme was to raise awareness among local farmers about scientific practices in backyard poultry farming to improve rural livelihoods, a press release stated.
Dr Santosh Kumar Baishya, Principal Scientist and Head, KVK, Goalpara inaugurated the program, emphasizing its significance in enhancing rural livelihoods through poultry farming. Dr Narendra V. N and Dr Vikram R, Scientists from ICAR-NRC on Mithun shared valuable insights on the introduction and management of poultry farming. Their expertise shed light on sustainable practices and effective management techniques.
Dr Hitu Choudhury, Chief Technical Officer, KVK, Goalpara, concluded the sessions with a discourse on promoting livelihoods through backyard poultry farming, highlighting its potential to uplift socio-economic conditions in rural areas, the press release stated.
The event drew participation of local farmers (53 women and 8 men) keen on learning about scientific backyard poultry farming techniques. Poli Saikia and Dr Narendra coordinated the programme.
