ICAR, AICRP organise training and awareness programme in Jalukie

Jalukie, October 21 (MExN): The ICAR Research Complex for the North Eastern Hill Region, Nagaland Centre, Medziphema, in collaboration with the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Poultry Breeding, organized a one-day Training and Awareness Programme on Improved Rural Poultry Production in Nagaland at Jalukie B, Peren, on Wednesday.The programme aimed to promote scientific poultry farming practices and strengthen rural livelihoods and nutritional security among farming communities in Nagaland. Moderated by Dr Tasile Zeliang, the event commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Mahak Singh, Senior Scientist (ARGO), who highlighted the project's significance and encouraged farmers to adopt improved practices for sustainable income generation. Dr Homeshwar Kalita, Head of the ICAR Regional Centre, delivered the keynote address, emphasizing backyard poultry's role in rural livelihoods and inviting farmers to seek technical guidance from the ICAR centre. Additional addresses were delivered by Pankaj Sinha and Bamyi Hau, Chairman of the Heraka Council.A technical session on the management of improved rural poultry production was led by Dr Pedenuo Shoya, Young Professional-II (YP-II), covering essential topics such as brooding, feeding, housing, healthcare, and disease management.To support the practical adoption of scientific farming, a total of 69 farmers from Jalukie B and adjoining villages received input support comprising 1,650 improved Vanaraja and Srinidhi chicks alongside 88 bags of poultry starter feed weighing a total of 4,400 kg.The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Talimoa Aier, Senior Research Fellow for the DBT Project, marking a significant step toward equipping farmers with scientific knowledge, improved breeds, and vital resources for sustainable livelihoods.