Akashvani Kohima in collaboration with Department of Horticulture organised a one day workshop on Fostering Growth under the theme “Empowering Women in Sustainability” on 3rd December 2024 at Hortiscape, Naga Heritage Village, Kisama.

Asst. Director (P) HOP Akashvani Kohima, Abino Lasuh in her keynote address gave a brief on the "BIND" scheme, under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, which stands for "Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development" and aims to significantly upgrade the physical infrastructure of public broadcasters like Doordarshan and All India Radio, particularly in border, LWE-affected, and strategic areas, allowing them to expand their reach and provide higher quality content to viewers with improved transmission facilities. She further said that the one day workshop on fostering growth was a part of the Bind scheme.

Director Horticulture Department, Meyasashi speaking at the inaugural programme of the workshop at the outset thanked Akashvani Kohima for organizing the workshop and said that the participants would learn and benefit a lot from the workshop. He further delved into the importance of sustainability in the food production and farming sector and said that food as a basic right should be accessible and affordable for all while ensuring that the production process is environment friendly and organic. He also emphasized on the importance of eco- friendly farming practices which has little or no impact on the environment and discouraged the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides that harm and negatively impact the eco system. He in conclusion said that the topics for the workshop were apt in regard to the modern context of sustainable farming and that the participants would get new insights and bring changes to the farming process in the State.

The resource persons for the workshop were Director Konger AGRITECH Pvt. Ltd Dimapur, Dr. Sosang Longkumer and Thunglamo Humtsoe, Urban Grower, Wokha who spoke on the topics “Mushroom Cultivation as a Sustainable Livelihood for Women Folks in Nagaland” and “Soilless Solution, Endless Growth, Experience the Future of Farming with Hydroponic” respectively.

(Morotsung Longchar, IA)