Two days farmers-scientist interactive workshop cum Kisan mela was organized by ICAR-DCFR under Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) component during 11-12 March 2019 at Experimental Fish Farm, Champawat, Uttarakhand. The Mela was participated by more than 250 farmers belonging to Scheduled Caste community from the villages Modiyani, Banlekh, Pati, Lafra, Mulakot, Kharhi, Gadyura, Chilthia, Patan, Nursingdanda, Dakna and Amak diya of the state Uttarakhand including women farmers and rural youth. Moreover, the programme was witnessed by a good number of researchers, academicians, bureaucrats from the region and the country. The farmers were trained on various aspects of fish farming practices which can be well adopted in hill regions for development of livelihood and income generation. Special attention was given to develop skills on fabrication and maintenance of aquarium for generating revenue and preparation of fish pickles for self-employment.
The inaugural session was chaired by Dr. K.K. Vass, former Director, ICAR-CIFRI & ICAR-DCFR in presence of Dr. Raj Narayan, CITH, Mr. Vijay Verma, Chairman Municipality, Mr. Brijmohan Singh, Dy. Commandant, ITBPF and Mr. Nitin Sharma, SSB, Champawat. Dr. Debajit Sarma, Director, ICAR-DCFR briefed about the programme and welcome all the delegates and farmers for participating in this important event which will be highly beneficial for increasing the livelihood security for the hill farmers of the region.
All the dignitaries expressed their satisfaction for conducting such an important programme at Champawat for the up-liftment of livelihood of the Scheduled caste population of the state. They explained on the various avenues in fisheries and aquaculture which can be undertaken in hilly regions of the country.
Later, the farmers were given free of cost inputs in the form of fish nets, fish pickles & ingredients, aquarium preparation kits and fish seeds with an objective to encourage them to adopt and upscale fish farming as a true vocation for their livelihood.
Five fish farmers of the region were awarded on the occasion for their constant hard work, passion and dedication in the field of fish farming. Certificate of participation was given to all the farmers at the end of the programme. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Deepjyoti Baruah, Sr. Scientist & Nodal Officer, SCSP, Mr. Kishor Kunal, Officer In charge, EFF Champawat and Mr.Parvaiz A. Ganie, Scientist. |