Chandel 30/06/2018: A 3-day residential training programme on ‘Planting Technology of Fruit Plants’ under “Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan” was conducted from 28 – 30/6/18  at ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Centre, Lamphelpat. Dr Deepak Singh, Senior Scientist & Head, KVK Chandel gave the keynote address on Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan during the closing programme. The residential training was organised by KVK, Chandel in collaboration with Department of Horticulture & Soil Conservation, Chandel. The training programme was sponsored by MIDH, Govt of Manipur.

Dr Susheel Kumar, Scientist (Plant Pathology) Dr SS Roy, Scientist (Horticulture), Dr Arati Ningombam, Scientist (Entomology) of ICAR RC for NEH Region, Manipur Centre, Chandramani Singh, SMS (Horticulture), KVK CCpur, L Kanta Singh, SMS (Agril Engg), KVK Imphal West, Dr Sonamani Singh, ACTO (Agri Engg) and Dr Y Prabhabati Devi, ACTO (Home Science), of KVK Chandel, GP Kabui, Retired CTO (Horticulture), KVK IW and K Joy Chandra Singh, Sr Faculty, ICM Lamphel attended the training programme as resource persons. More than 30 farmers from Chandel Christian, Lambung, New Somtal, Sajiktampak, Lambung, Japhou and Chakpikarong participated in the programme. The programme was attended by Dr N Prakash, Director, ICAR RC for NEH Region, Umiam, Dr AK Srivastava, Director, CAU, Imphal and Honey Chara, DO, Horticulture and Soil Conservation, Chandel.

Chandel 23/06/2018:  Three days residential training on mushroom cultivation  was conducted from 21 – 23/6/18 for the farmers of aspirational district for doubling their income and to sustain their livelihood at ICAR RC for NEH, Manipur Centre, Imphal – Conference Hall. The training was participated by 25 farmers from four villages under Chandel aspirational district – Sajiktampak, Chakpikarong, Lambung and New Somtal village. 30 farmers participated the training. The programme was attended by Dr. I. M Singh, Joint Director, ICAR RC for NEH Region, Manipur Centre, Lamphelpat as Chief Guest.

Chandel, 19/06/2018:

A one day training programme on Bee keeping, Mushroom Cultivation, Nutritional Gardening and Soybean cultivation under “Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan” was conducted on 19/06/2018  at Lambung Village, Chandel. The welcome and keynote address was given by Dr. IM Singh, Joint Director, ICAR RC for NEH Region, Manipur Centre. Additional Chief Secretary (Agriculture), Govn’t of Manipur Letkhogin Haokip, IAS emphasized the importance of farmer participation in any development programmes taken up by the Government in achieving double income and sustaining livelihood. Shri. Krishna Kumar, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Chandel had elaborated in his speech regarding Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan and the role of district administration and line departments for bridging the gap between the villagers and the departments. He encouraged the farmers to approach any departments including his office for availing Government schemes. Dr. K. Mandharan, Director, Jute, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India and Nodal Officer, CSS Scheme for North Eastern States shared his happiness for cooperation and coordination from the State Government, District Administration and line departments with ICAR and KVK. Director of Agriculture, P.H Rajendra Singh highlighted various projects and schemes for the farmers and informed the farmers to come forward for successful implementation of the Government policies. The programme was also participated by Dr. Deepak Singh, Sr. Scientist, KVK Chandel; Kh. Surchandra Singh, Joint Director, District Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department, Chandel; Ts. Gladny Monsang, District Agriculture Officer, Chandel and Honey Chara, District Officer, Horticulture and Soil Conservation, Chandel.
In the training Session, Dr. N. Johnson Singh, SMS (Plant Protection), KVK Churachandpur spoke on Bee keeping; K. Lily Rangnamei, SMS (Horticulture), KVK Imphal West on Mushroom Cultivation; Gunamani Singh, SMS (Plant Breeding), KVK Imphal West on Seed production while Dr. Kl. Levis Chongloi, ACTO (Agronomy), KVK Chandel spoke on Scientific cultivation of soybean and Nutritional Gardening. An interaction programme was also conducted thereafter the training between the experts and the farmers. During the programme soil health cards, cono weeders, Seeds and sapling were distributed to the beneficiaries. The training was attended by staff of ATMA-Chandel; District Agriculture Department, Chandel; District Horticulture Department, Chandel; District Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department, Chandel and KVK Chandel.

Chandel 13/06/2018:

A one day training programme on Bee keeping, Mushroom Cultivation and Nutritional Gardening under “Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan” was conducted on 13/06/2018 at Japhou Village, Chandel. The welcome address was given by Dr. Deepak Singh, Sr. Scientist & Head, KVK Chandel and keynote address on the activities on Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan was given by Dr. IM Singh, Joint Director, ICAR RC for NEH Region, Manipur Centre. Shri. Krishna Kumar, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Chandel emphasized the villagers to participate actively for achieving the goal of Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan. The programme was also participated by Central Observers Smt. Vayaila Rungsung, Dy. Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India and Smt. Dharkat Rungsung, Under Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport & Highway, Government of India; Kh. Surchandra Singh, Joint Director, District Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department, Chandel; Ts. Gladny Monsang, District Agriculture Officer, Chandel and Honey Chara, District Horticulture Officer, Chandel.
As a part of Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan programme, Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccination on cattle were also conducted by KVK Chandel in collaboration with District Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department, Chandel.
In the training Session, Dr. N. Johnson Singh, SMS (Plant Protection), KVK Churachandpur spoke on Bee keeping and K. Lily Rangnamei, SMS (Horticulture), KVK Imphal West while Dr. Y. Prabhabati Devi, ACTO (Home Science), KVK Chandel spoke on Mushroom cultivation. An interaction programme was also conducted thereafter the training between the experts and the farmers. During the programme soil health cards, cono weeders, Seeds and sapling were distributed to the beneficiaries. The training was attended by staff of ATMA-Chandel; District Agriculture Department, Chandel; District Horticulture Department, Chandel; District Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department, Chandel and KVK Chandel.

Chandel 11/06/2018:

A one day training programme on Bee keeping, Mushroom Cultivation and Nutritional Gardening under “Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan” was conducted on 11/06/2018 at New Somtal village, Chandel. The keynote address on the activities on Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan was given by Dr. Deepak Singh, Sr. Scientist & Head, KVK Chandel.
In the training Session, Dr. Kl. Levis Chongloi, ACTO (Agronomy), KVK Chandel spoke on Nutrition Gardening; Dr. N. Johnson Singh, SMS (Plant Protection), KVK Churachandpur spoke on Bee keeping and Ph. Chandramani Singh, SMS (Horticulture), KVK Churachandpur spoke on Mushroom cultivation. An interaction programme was also conducted thereafter the training between the experts and the farmers. The interaction programme also highlighted soil testing and vaccination of cattle in the follow up programmes in the village.
The training was attended by staff of ATMA-Chandel; District Agriculture Department, Chandel and KVK Chandel.

Chandel 08/06/2018:

One day training programme on Bee keeping, Mushroom Cultivation and Nutritional Gardening under “Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan” was conducted today at Chakpikarong village, Chandel.
In the training Session, Dr. Kl. Levis Chongloi, ACTO (Agronomy), KVK Chandel spoke on Nutrition Gardening; Dr. N. Johnson Singh, SMS (Plant Protection), KVK Churachandpur spoke on Bee keeping and K. Lily Rangnamei, SMS (Horticulture), KVK Imphal West spoke on Mushroom cultivation. An interaction programme was also conducted thereafter the training between the experts and the farmers.
The training was attended by Dr. M. Sunita Tarao, Vety. Officer, Chandel; Jamtong Kuki, Horticulture Development Officer, Chandel; N. Nabakumar Singh, Extn. Officer (Agriculture), Chandel; Leonard Singh, ATM, ATMA; Ts. Leenda Monsang, ACTO (Plant Breeding); Dr. A. Ameeta Devi, ACTO (Animal Science) and Dr. K. Sonamani Singh, ACTO (Agril. Engg.) of KVK Chandel.

Chandel 07/06/2018:  A one day training programme on Bee keeping, Mushroom Cultivation and Nutritional Gardening under “Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan” was conducted on 07/06/2018 at Sajiktampak village, Chandel.

Dr.Deepak Singh, Senior Scientist & Head, KVK Chandel gave the keynote address on Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan, which was launched by Government of India.

In the training Session, Dr.Kl.Levis Chongloi, ACTO (Agronomy), KVK Chandel spoke on Nutrition Gardening; Dr. N. Johnson Singh, SMS (Plant Protection), KVK Churachandpur spoke on Bee keeping and K.Lily Rangnamei, SMS (Horticulture), KVK Imphal West spoke on Mushroom cultivation.

An interaction programme was also conducted thereafter the training between the experts and the farmers. The training was attended by Jamtong Kuki, Horticulture Development Officer, Chandel; Sp. Lovejoy Anal, District SMS, Chandel; Chumsa Clement, Block Technology Management, ATMA; Ts. Leenda Monsang, ACTO (Plant Breeding) and Dr. A. Ameeta Devi, ACTO (Animal Science) of KVK Chandel.

Chandel 04/06/2018: Launching programme on “Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan” was organised by KVK Chandel, at Chandel Christian village, Chandel on 4/06/2018. Dr. I.M. Singh, Joint Director, ICAR RC for NEH Region, Manipur Centre and Dr. Deepak Singh, Senior Scientist & Head, KVK Chandel and Kl. Thumvol Anal, Asst. Chief Chandel Christian were the dignitaries. Dr. I. M Singh, highlighted the keynote on Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan. The programme focused on giving a boost to agriculture and allied activities in the aspirational districts. While Dr. Deepak Singh deliberated on the activities and active dissemination of latest technologies taken up by the KVK in the district.
In the training Session, Dr. Khumlo Levis, ACTO(Agronomy), KVK Chandel spoke on Mushroom cultivation; Dr. Y. Prabhabati Devi, ACTO (Home Science) spoke on Nutrition gardening and Dr. N. Johnson, SMS (Plant Protection), KVK Churachanpur spoke on Bee keeping. Altogether 50 farmers from Chandel Christian attended the training.

Chandel, May 2, 2018:

Kisan Kalyan Divas, 2018 was conducted at Aimol Khullen, Machi & Kurkam- Chandel with the line departments of Chandel on 2nd May, 2018. The observance was attended by farmers, officials of Line Deprtments and staff of  KVK, Chandel.

One day training programme on Quality seed Production of Kharif cereals and oilseeds under ICAR Seed Project was conducted on 20/04/2018 at KVK Chandel, Monsang Pantha, Chandel. The training was organised by ICAR – RC for NEH Region Manipur Centre in collaboration with KVK Chandel. The training programme was attended by Dr. I.M Singh, Joint Director, ICAR-RC for NEH Region, Manipur Centre and Dr. Deepak Singh, Sr. Scientist & Head, KVK Chandel. In the technical session, Dr. I.M Singh, Joint Director, ICAR-RC for NEH Region, Manipur Centre spoke on the Concept of Quality Seed Production under participatory approach. He informed the farmers to double their income through effective seed production; S. Gunamani Singh, SMS (Plant Breeding), KVK Imphal West, spoke on package of practices of Rice Seed Production in Hill areas; Dr. Kl. Levis Chongloi, ACTO (Agronomy), KVK Chandel spoke on promoting improved technology of Kharif oilseeds production in the foothills of Chandel and Ts. Leenda Monsang, ACTO (Plant Breeding), KVK Chandel spoke on enhancing of seed production in Maize, Soybean and Groundnut in Chandel District. Thereafter, an interaction between the farmers and experts on seed production was also conducted. A total of 30 seed producing farmers had attended the training.