TURA: World Food Day 2020 and FAO’s 75th Anniversary under the theme ‘Grow, Nourish, Sustain, Together’ was on Friday observed in South Garo Hills at District Agriculture Office in Baghmara.
Speaking on the occasion, District Agriculture Officer, P Phawa, motivated the farmers to grow more nutritious food, increase produce and to keep contributing in the fight against COVID-19. “In a moment like this, it is more important than ever to recognise the need to support our food heroes — farmers and workers — throughout the food system, who are making sure that the foods make its way from farm to fork even amid disruptions due to the current COVID-19 crisis,” Phawa said.
The programme was conducted by ADO Baghmara, BR Sangma, while the keynote address was delivered by ATMA, Assistant Technology Manager, Bidanchi Marak.
Meanwhile, the occasion was also celebrated in Tura at the office of the District Agriculture Officer.
