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INAUGURATION OF KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA, LENGPUI

• Vol. I . No. 1 : October to December , 2008, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, (for Mamit District) Lengpui , Mizoram

Address for Communication: Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Lengpui, Mizoram, Phone : 0389- 2573339 Pin : 796410

AAAA colourful, flamboyant and diverse with various culture, ethnicity and

identity is what anthropologist would describe India as. Even though the term

“transitional period” characterizes’ this very 21st century’s economical definition; our

India is an agriculture nation. It was with such reasons that Krishi Vigyan Kendra was

formed for the rural farmers yet ever promising Indians. With due thanks to the

leaders of India, Mizoram has not been left behind.

KKKKrishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Mamit District at Lengpui, Mizoram was

inaugurated on 31st May,2008 by Hon’ble Home Minister of Mizoram, Shri.

Tawnluia. He was accompanied by Shri. Saikapthianga, MLA, and Shri. T.

Sangkunga, Joint Secretary, Govt of Mizoram. The inauguration function was

chaired by Shri. J. Lalzamliana, Dy. Director, Department of Agriculture (R&E).

It gives me a great pleasure

to see the development of KVK in

Mizoram State during the past 2/3

years, in which I happened to be a

part of it.

KVK, Lengpui, which has

started working for the farmers of

Mamit District is one of the

flourishing KVKs with the efforts

and hard works rendered by the

ICAR, the State Department and of

course, the KVK team of Lengpui. I

am satisfied with the good

beginning and good working spirit

amongst the staff of KVK, Mamit

District and I wish it will be one of

the best KVK in the country in the

years to come.

TRAINING PROGRAMME ON IMPORTANCE OF SUSTAINABILITY WITH ANIMAL

REARING CUM FREE ANIMAL CLINIC

Normality in a society can be found if and only if identity crisis is negated. Farmers

training on, “Sustainability with Animal Rearing” was conducted at K.V.K, Lengpui on 19th September’08. The training was conducted at Farmers Training Hall at KVK, Lengpui and inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister Pu Lalrinchhana (AH & Vety, Industries & Transport) with resource person Dr. Daniel Chianghnuna whose topic was “An economical approach to sustainable pig farming”. The function was chaired by Mr.R.K.Nithanga, Prog. Coordinator, KVK, Lengpui and the Resource persons were Dr. Daniel, Dy.Director, AH & Vety. Dept. and Dr.C.Rinawma, SMS (Vety),KVK, Lengpui.

A total of 37 animal farmers participated the training. Farmers training session was followed by conducting a ‘Free Veterinary Camp’ where medicines, prophylactics and vaccinations were distributed. Though the free camp was conducted during the latter half of the day a total of 75 animal owners benefited the distribution.

The training was conducted with a hope to instill a mindset of sustainability with pictorial illustrations shown through PP presentations. Audio-visual illustration was emphasized firstly through a documentary on Working of Slaughter House in the United States of America, signifying the need of maintaining standard hygiene and sanitation thus limiting the possible disease influx between both man and animal. A management procedure to limit the occurrence /immergence of Swine Fever (Hog Cholera) was also taught.

Editorial Board

Editor in Chief: R.K.Nithanga

Exe. Editors: Dr. C.Rinawma

Henry Saplalrinliana

Members: Dr. Rohit Sukla

Md Mintul Ali

Baby Lalremkimi

C.Ramdinsanga

On this auspicious occasion, the Minister said that Mizoram is getting the blessing of Govt. of India on various developmental works

and it is a high time we prepare ourselves to receive and benefit the blessing in body and spirit. He concluded his speech by his

faith in KVK to bring forth positive changes to farmers of Mizoram. Speech was also delivered by Shri. Saikapthianga MLA, Dr.

O.P.Singh, Director, Department of Agriculture (R&E) and Shri. T.Sangkunga, Jt. Secretary followed by introduction of the newly

recruited staff of KVK, Lengpui. The various aims and objectives of KVK and its function were also highlighted by the chairman.

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MARPARA ROAD

• KVK NEWSLETTER Quarterly: Vol. I . No. 1 : October to December , 2008, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Lengpui-796410 , Mizoram

Address for Communication: Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Lengpui, Mizoram, Pin : 796410, Phone : 0389- 2573339

IIIIntroducing the new face of KVK at

Lengpui, Mamit District, Mizoram, I feel proud to be a part of it. The KVK was inaugurated by Hon’ble Home Minister of Mizoram on 31st,May,2008 to be the third KVK in the State after KVK, Kolasib District and Lunglei District (Hnahthial) established in 1977 and 2000 respectively. At present, Mizoram is one of the few states having KVK in each eight District.

KVK, Lengpui covers 4.50 Ha.of land at the Office and residential complex and 22.50 Ha. of arable land in the nearby Farm. The KVK Complex is little further than a walking distance from Lengpui Airport towards the north eastern site, adjoining the Lengpui Town. We are 16 regular staff in strength,10 of us are Scientific staff in the field of Agriculture, Animal Science & Veterinary, Fisheries and Forestry, 1/3rd accommodated in 6 staff Quarters.

The mandate of KVK is to bring about change in knowledge, skill and attitude on new farming technology to the Farming Community and the Extension workers through On Farm Trial, Frontline Demonstration and Training. This KVK, since its inception put its foot on the right step conducting on and off campus Farmers Trainings, Demonstration, Free Clinic/Camps, field visit, setting up Community Nurseries in the farmers’ areas, etc.etc. The farmers’ attention and interest are being arisen and the feedback are quite good and encouraging. The isolated farmers living in the remote areas of the District are being noticed and explored; their problems are being identified and put in the pipeline for their solution. I can foresee a light in the near future for many of our frustrating farmers, with the KVK team members on the right tract.

The KVK alone with its limited resources can do very little if not linked with other organizations like the State Govt. Departments, NGOs, Farmers Union, and of course the Farming Community as a whole. We need their support, co-operation, a good working spirit amongst us.

The dynamic and able leadership of the Zone Coordinator of ICAR and the Director of Host Department in the State i.e Department of Agriculture(Research & Edn.), Govt. of Mizoram in the progress and development of this KVK is invaluable and praiseworthy.

Greetings to the Readers of this first issue of Our Newsletter.

- R.K.Nithanga

DETAIL SURVEY OF MAMIT DISTRICT

Officers & Staff of KVK, Lengpui were grouped into three to survey

villages under Mamit district. The first group marched for the survey on 20th October’2008 and the second and third group made their move from 3rd November’2008 onwards. The first group surveyed on 27 villages and could obtained a detail survey report of the farmers and their agricultural background along with their social behaviors. Some of the constrictions are pretty much basic for instance, roads & communication structure. We have to pave our way by foot so as to reach certain village. Village level sustainability can be found in certain pockets only (very few) but majority yet rely on imports. Bordering villages with Chakma/ Bru/ Tuikuk are yet indecisive with land ownership and a political insecurity can be felt. Agriculture is the backbone for most of the village, yet, jhum type of cultivation is followed devastating the lands. Certain crops like rice, maize, pulses, vegetables, are cultivated as subsistence farming and sesame, sugarcane, chillies, ginger, turmeric, as cash crops. Plantations of Oil Palm , Teak (Tectonia grandis) & Hatkora are also found in some of the areas.

On our way to Villages With the Village Committee members

Roads are not that all smooth Interview with the Villagers

TRAININGS ATTENDED BY SCIENTIFIC STAFFS OF KVK, LENGPUI

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Name of Course Name of Scientific Officer

Duration & Place

1 Culture & Breeding of Important Cold

Water Fish Sps

Md. Mintul Ali,

SMS (Fishery)

14th – 21st July’08,

NRCCWF, Bhimtal,

Uttarakhan

2 Worshop on Annual Action Plan – Annual

report etc for KVKs

Henry Saplalrinliana,

SMS (Soil Science)

30th Aug – 1st Sept’

08,

AAU, Jorhat

3 Worshop cum orientation Programme on

Seeds & Planting Materials Production

Dr. Rohit Shukla,

SMS (Horti)

30th Aug – 1st Sept’

08,

AAU, Jorhat

4 Annual Zonal Workshop of KVKs R.K.Nithanga,

Programme Coordinator

15th – 17th Aug’08,

Itanagar,

Arunachal Pradesh

THE FIRST NEW BORN BABY OF

KVK, LENGPUI

DOB : 25TH OCTOBER’ 2008

Administrative Building of KVK, Lengpui

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Green manuring in practice Training on Vermicomposting GM in KVK Demonstration Unit

• KVK NEWSLETTER: Vol. I . No. 1 : October to December , 2008, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Lengpui , Mizoram

Address for Communication: Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Lengpui, Mizoram, Phone : 0389- 2573339 Pin : 796410

ORGANIC PRODUCE FROM KVK,

LENGPUI

OOOOrganic farming is the main

theme of KVK, Lengpui. The institute has supplied organic vegetables namely Okra & babycorn to the local Lengpui market vendors at subsidized rate. Organic inputs like Vermicompost, cow dung along with green manures are usually utilized to produce these vegetables. The demand for these organic produces are likely to increase year after years.

�Okra Var: N-801

� Okra Var: Arka Anamika

� Babycorn

SEEDS/SEEDLINGS DISTRIBUTION OF WINTER VEGETABLES

VERMICOMPOSTING – A STEP TO ORGANIC FARMING

ON FARM TRIAL OFT at different locations at Mamit District

and within the KVK farm is presently being taken up. Some of the crops grown under OFT includes – brinjal, tomato, okra, field pea, garden pea & rice (IR-64). The institute is keenly observing the crops’ performance under varied topographical & climatic conditions along with varied technologies. KVK Lengpui is looking forward to disseminate a streamlined technology to the farmers through these OFT.

TRAINING ON VERMICOMPOSTING AND GREEN MANURING TECHNIQUES

TTTThe first training conducted at Lengpui KVK was training on “Vermicomposting & Green Manuring Techniques” on 10th June’2008. The

training was given by Mr.Henry Saplalrinliana, SMS (Soil Sc) & Ms.Lalrinsangi, SMS (Agroforestry). The function was chaired by Ms.Baby Lalremkimi, Prog. Asst. (Agri Ext). The training was followed by interaction and discussions under various topics. Different queries from the farmers were answered by Dr. C.Rinawma, SMS (Vety), Dr.Rohit Shukla, SMS (Horti), Mr.Md. Mintul Ali, SMS (Fishery), Ms.Lyncy

Lalrindiki, SMS (Plant Protection) and Ms.K.Zohmingliani, Farm Manager. The training emphasized mostly on preparation, usage and advantages of Vermicompost & Green Manuring. The evening session was on practical preparation of Vermicompost & Green Manuring. 25 Nos. of farmers attended the training and all the farmers actively involved in the practical training. As per the written feedback received from the farmers, the training seem to be fruitful for the farmers.

NNNNursery raised seedlings of winter vegetables

like cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli & tomato along with other winter vegetable seeds like TPS, garden peas, mustard seeds, carrot, onion, radish, coriander etc. has been distributed free of cost to nearby farmers at Lengpui. Around 200 farmers benefitted the distribution programme & hoped that more seedling would be distributed through KVK in the future. Other winter vegetable seeds are being distributed at various villages – Hmunpui, West Serzawl,Darlak & Lengte.

With the commencement of KVK Lengpui,

Vermicomposting is one amongst the important activities carried out by KVK, Lengpui. A vermiculture hatchery unit housing about 200 kgs of vermiworms is being utilized to produce about 4000 kgs of vermicompost till date. At present, the vermicompost is sold at Rs 5 per kg. These Vermicompost is purchased mainly by vegetable growers of Lengpui Village and few florist from Aizawl District. The institute is looking forward to augment its production in the near future as demand increases. The sale of Vermicompost may be one source to compensate KVK’s revolving fund.

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TRAININGS CONDUCTED BY KVK, LENGPUI TILL OCTOBER’2008

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Date

Training Topics

Nos of Farmers attending the

training

1 10th June’2008 Vermicomposting and Green Manuring Techniques 25 2 29th August’2008 Organic Farming & Vermiculture Technology 38

3 2nd September’2008 Composite Fish Culture 23 4 9th September’2008 Organic Farming & EM Technology 52 5 16th September’2008 Agroforestry for Farm Women 24 6 19th September’2008 Importance of Sustainability with Animal Rearing cum Free Animal Clinic 47 7 15th October’2008 Vegetable Seed Production Technology 31

Dr.Binay Singh visits Dialdawk

areas. Learning by doing-EM Composting

• KVK NEWSLETTER: Vol. I . No. 1 : October to December , 2008, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Lengpui , Mamit District , Mizoram

Address for Communication: Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Lengpui, Pin : 796410 Mamit District, Mizoram, e-mail: lengpui_kvk08@yahoo.in

VISITORS :

� A team of KVK Staff from Aizawl District, Selesih visited

our Campus on 10.10.08. The team consisted of 8 members

serving at KVK, Selesih. They spent the whole day visiting

demonstration Units, Administrative building, Farmers’

Hostel, Vermi-composting Unit, Cattle Rearing Unit, KVK

Farm, etc.

�Dr.Akali Sema, Director, Central Institute of Horticulture,

Dimapur, Nagaland visited us on 4.11.08. She appreciated

the development and achievement made in the Kendra.

�Mr.H.Rammawi, Hon’ble Minister of Agriculture, Govt. of

Mizoram visited the Campus on 6.8.08. He was received by

the Programme Coordinator taking him around various

units of the KVK.

� Dr. Mrs. I.K.Borthakur, Hon’ble Member, North Eastern

Council visited this Kendra on 11.9.08.

�Dr.R.P.Singh, Regional Centre of Organic Farming,

Imphal visited the KVK and its Farm on 26.7.08.

� Dr. K.A.Pathak, Joint Director, ICAR Research Complex,

Kolasib visited the Kendra on 14th,August, 2008.

� Mr.Lalthlamuana, Programme Coordinator, KVK,

Champhai District and Dr.K.P.Chaudhary, Programme

Coordinator, KVK, Aizawl District visited us on 20.8.08 and

19.9.08 respectively.

� Dr. Binay Singh, Adviser, North Eastern Council visited

the Campus on 19th September,2008. He was accompanied

by Dr. O.P Singh, Director of Agriculture (R&E). The Adviser

was taken to Dialdawk areas where Double cropping

Programme are being undertaken by the Department.

KVK ORIENTATION TRAINING FOR NEW RECRUITS : An Orientation Training for newly recruited KVK Staff was organised by Department of Agricukture(R&E), Govt. of Mizoram (the Host Organization of KVK) on 14.5.08. Dr.V.Venkatasubramanian, Zonal Coordinator, Zonal Coordinating Unit-III, ICAR Research Complex for NER came to Aizawl to brief and give orientation Training to the new recruited Staff and also to monitor the on-going works under KVKs. The Training was attended by all the KVK Staff in Mizoram. On his way to Aizawl, the Zone Coordinator visited KVK, Lengpui on 13th May,2008.

WHO’S WHO AT KVK, LENGPUI

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Designation

Name

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1 Programme Coordinator R.K.Nithanga

0389-2573352(O) 9436141153(M)

2 SMS (Soil Science) Henry Saplalrinliana 9436190701(M)

3 SMS (Horticulture) Dr.Rohit Shukla 9436158902(M)

4 SMS (Veterinary) Dr.C.Rinawma 9436140777 (M)

5 SMS (Fisheries) Md Mintul Ali 9863186496(M)

6 SMS (Agro-Forestry) Lalrinsangi 9862047718(M)

7 SMS (Plant Protection) Lyncy Lalrindiki 9862449990(M)

8 Programme Assistant (Agril Ext)

Baby Lalremkimi 9436195810(M)

9 Computer Programmer C. Ramdinsanga 9862323227(M)

10 Farm Manager K.Zohmingliani 9862538057(M)

11 Superintendent-Cum-Accountant

Lalrinchhana Sailo 9862340535(M)

12 Jr. Steno-Cum-Computer Operator

B.Laldinpuii 9862315903(M)

13 Supporting Staff Lallawmkima 9862335198(M)

14 Supporting Staff P.C.Lalthanpuii 9862686604(M)

15 Driver-Cum-Mechanic H.Laldawngliana 9862387199(M)

17 Driver-Cum-Mechanic Lalchuailova 9436360108(M)

18 Office 0389- 2573339 0389-2573338 (Fax)

Officers & Staff of KVK, Lengpui