SHILLONG, July 19: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Tura, West Garo Hills, which is one of the oldest KVKs of the region, on Tuesday got a farmer’s training hostel while a foundation stone was laid for the administrative building by Deputy Director General (Natural Resource Management), ICAR Headquarters, New Delhi, SK Chaudhari.
According to a statement, the programme was attended by over 100 farmers from Tura and neighbouring villages, government officials, among others.
Chaudhari, during the programme, urged upon the farming community to disseminate their know-how and provide feedback on improvement and modification on the interventions made by the ICAR.
As part of the programme, inputs worth 15 lakh — knapsack sprayer, silpaulin sheets, sewing machine, medicines, feeders, water pump etc. — were also distributed among farmers.
