ATMA Kiphire, Pungro block has successfully conducted Kisan Ghosti, capacity building Training-cum-demonstration on Agri and Allied sector with the utilization of newly introduced geo-tagging feature through the Krishi Mapper App. The initiative is part of a broader mission to digitize and collect data on farmland where crop demonstrations are carried out for farmers in Nagaland.
Kisan Gosthi was focused on “Integrated farming system (IFS), enhancing productivity and livelihood of marginal farmers” at Pungro village on 24th February 2026.
The training was conducted on “fishery pond management and goatry farm management” at Iponger and New Vongti village on 25th and 26th February 2026, while the demonstration highlighted vegetable cultivation practices. Capacity building on oyster mushroom production technology and strengthening leadership, record and book keeping was conducted at Pungro village and Thetowong village on 27th and 28th February.
The programme was chaired by BTM, Moanaro I Ao and ATM, Merennungba Imchen, with AI Mr. Omega and BTT Convenor, M.Yochung senior VFA serving as the resource person.
During the session, the resource person stressed the importance of preserving indigenous seeds, improving traditional farming methods, reducing chemical usage, and promoting the application of bio-fertilizers and organic pest control measures.
Additionally, Farm School, Food Security Group (FSG), and Seed Money (SM) initiatives were launched during the programme.
The training covered Pungro Village, Iponger village, Thetowong village and New Vongti Village from February 24th to 28th 2026.
 
(DIPR)