In collaboration with the Development Organization Andro Kendra (DOAK), the institute of Development Studies organised a workshop on “Role of Horticulture in Manipur” with Special Reference to Pineapple of Andro at a Thambalnu Market Complex, Imphal.
The workshop was attended by Angtha Gram Panchayat pradhan Thiyam Manihal Singh, IDS chairperson Prof N Mohendro Singh and DOAK vice president W Sanaton as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
The resource persons of the workshop included Thangjam Agro Industries Pvt Ltd chief microbiologist and Horticulture and Soil Conservation AO Ak Somorjit.
The resource person focused on the value addition of pineapple and the promotion of organic farming of it. 123 pineapple growers of Andro assembly attended the workshop.
The requirement for more elevated level preparation for farmers with regard to the utilization of new technologies and diversification of the pineapple items was also discussed in order to compete in the global market and opined that pineapple farming could be the leading sector in enhancing the economy of the farmers.
