Wokha district observes World Food Day 2017
Wokha, October 16 (DIPR): In spite of the district exporting agricultural and allied production unit, Wokha district is facing 90% deficiency in food production according to survey report. This need to be given immediate attention, stated SMS Agri Extension KVK, B.L Mhalo while speaking on the theme “Change the future of Migration: Invest in food security and rural development” on the World Food Day at the conference hall of the District Agriculture Office Wokha on October 16.
She said that World Food Day promotes worldwide awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and for the need to ensure food security and nutritious diets for all. The focus of the day is that food is a basic and fundamental human right. She said Food and Agriculture Organization plays an important role in addressing the root cause of internal and international migration and displacement and in harnessing the developmental potential of migration especially in terms of food security and poverty reduction.
ADC, Wokha Thavaseelan (IAS) who graced the occasion as the chief guest said that while celebrating this day our focus must be to eradicate hunger and malnutrition. ADC also stated migration is part of the process of development as economies undergo structural transformation and the people search for better employment opportunities within and across countries. The challenges are to address the structural drivers of large movements of people to make safe, orderly and regular. In this way, migration can contribute to economic growth and improve food security and rural livelihoods, thus advancing countries progress in achieving the sustainable development goals.
The function was chaired by DAO, Wokha Renbomo Ngullie while vote of thanks was proposed by SDAO, Wokha Rosemary Ezung.
