Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Peren, Ahthibung block inaugurated a ‘Poultry Farm School’ at Saijang village, Ahthibung Peren on 18th December 2023. On the occasion, Special Guest Helunsuipoing, Farm Manager, Veterinary College, Peren expressed his appreciation towards the progressive farmer and ATMA staff and especially encouraged the Farmers present to continue with the same sincerity & dedication.

Kaikholun Sitlhou is the Farm Teacher of the Poultry Farm School, ATMA Peren informed. During the program the newly appointed Farm Teacher narrated his success story as a poultry farmer and expressed his gratitude towards the recognition.

Earlier, the event was chaired by Lhaihoichong Singson, Block Technology Manager (BTM) who opened the event with welcome speech. The inaugural programme proceeded with invocation prayer by the Council Chairman of Saijang village. A brief speech on the Concept of Farm School was presented by Assistant Technology Manager (ATM) Lireni Lotha.  Kevingullie ATM ended the inaugural programme with a vote of thanks.

The formal program was followed by visit to the poultry farm by ATMA staff and Special Guest where a brief interaction ensued with the farmers. Altogether 20 farmers attended the event, ATMA Peren said.

Also on 18th December, the all women Food Security Group (FSG) “Valpa” composing of five members based in Saijang was mobilized by ATMA Peren, Ahthibung block. The main focus of both groups is ginger and few seasonal crops. A brief concept of the nature of FSG was also discussed by ATM Lireni Lotha.

Later, seed Money/revolving fund was provided to two existing self help groups (SHG) Jonlhing SHG, Old Chalkot Village and Saheipah SHG, Phanjang village. The main enterprise of both the groups is mushroom cultivation.

Veterinary College’s Farm Manager Helugsuipoing took the initiative to discuss mushroom cultivation with the SHGs.