Tuensang, August 17 (MExN): Kisan Mela was organised by the Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) with Deputy Commissioner Tuensang, Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa as the special guest at Town Hall, Tuensang on August 16.
Speaking at the Mela, the DC Tuensang asserted that the district produces massive varieties of organic fruits and vegetables, and encouraged the farmers to learn from the workshop provided by the ATMA and make use of it for better and healthy harvest.
A DIPR report stated that the ATMA Booklet “Indigenous Traditional Knowledge” was also released by the DC Tuensang. Farmer-Scientist interaction, demonstration and exhibitions were the highlights of the day.
The programme was chaired by Odilemla ATMA, Longkhim Block while the welcome address was delivered by W Shoyan Konyak Project Director ATMA and DSCO, Tuensang. The keynote Address was proposed by Dr Toshimenla Deputy Project Director, ATMA, while the DAO, Tuensang, Supongmar Longchar also gave a short speech. The programme culminated with a vote of thanks by Suponglemla Chang, BTM Noksen Block.
