The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in collaboration with Tizü Valley Biodiversity Conservation and Livelihood Network (TVBCLN), Zunheboto, organised a one day, 1st Farmer's Market Meet 2021, with special focus on traditional agriculture, at town hall Zunheboto on 22nd September 2021 with Deputy Commissioner Zunheboto, Peter Lichamo as the special guest.
Speaking at the inaugural programme, DC congratulated the event organizers for successfully materialising their project and also holding such an event at the district. He added that, potential for rich agriculture farming and organic products were always seen but after seeing the huge stocks of organic products and also keen participation from the farmers it was now clear that the vision of self-sustainable Agri farming is definitely achievable. Lichamo also congratulated the event organizers for successfully materialising their project and also for holding such an event at the district. He also thanked the farmers for making themselves available with abundant products and encouraged them to continue with the traditional agriculture farming.
While delivering the keynote address, Sidharth elaborated that the vision of the project was to focus on traditional agriculture farming and to provide a platform to the farmers.
The programme was chaired by Ivan Jimomi.
(Vinoka IA, Zunheboto)