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AIZAWL; the 20^th November, 2024: ICAR Research Centre for NEH Region Mizoram, Kolasib organized  “Interface Meeting with Agriculture and Allied Sectors for  Strengthening the Agricultural Research and extension Linkages between ICAR, Govt. of Mizoram and other Stakeholders " program at Aijal Club and   Mizoram's Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Minister Pu C. Lalsawivunga  and Acting Chief Secretary Pu H. Lalengmawia benignly graced inaugural function of the the programme as the Chief Guest and Guest of honour respectively, here in Aizawl today. The program aimed to strengthen agricultural research and extension linkages between ICAR, the government of Mizoram, and other stakeholders.

In his address, Minister Pu C. Lalsawivunga emphasized the significance of agriculture and its allied sectors to Mizoram's economy and the livelihoods of its people. He appreciated ICAR's initiative in organizing this crucial meeting, which will help boost the state's economy and farmers' progress.The minister also highlighted the impact of African Swine Fever on the state's pig farmers, resulting in losses of over ₹600 crores. He stressed the need for collaborative research with ICAR to develop vaccines and mitigate such issues. In today’s programme the Minister released a book called “Socio-Economic Development of Mizo Farmers through Integrated Farming System (IFS)” co-authored by 11 eminent faculty members of Indian Council of Agricultural Research, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region Mizoram Centre, Kolasib.

Full speech can be had from this link : https://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/post/speech-of-ah-vety-minister-pu-c-lalsawivungan-on-the-occasion-of-interface-meeting-with-agriculture-and-allied-sectors-programme

Mizoram Acting Chief Secretary Pu H. Lalengmawia emphasized the importance of interdepartmental collaboration for achieving greater success in agriculture and allied sectors. He expressed his appreciation for the "Interface Meeting with Agriculture and Allied Sectors" program, which aims to strengthen research and extension linkages between ICAR, the Government of Mizoram, and other stakeholders. He encouraged the attendees to strive for excellence, stating that Mizoram has the potential to become a leading state in agriculture, horticulture, and sericulture. He urged them to work together to achieve this goal, leveraging the collective expertise of various departments.

Today’s inaugural programme of Interface meeting was presided over by Dr. S. Doley, HoRC, ICAR, Kolasib and Dr. Lalhruaipuii, Senior Scientist (Vety Microbiology) concluded the inaugural programme with a proposal of vote of thanks.

Today’s inaugural programme was followed by a technical session and the technical session was divided into 1st session and 2^nd session, with each session having a theme. Ist Session was chaired and co-chaired by Dr. Lalnuntluangi Hmar, Dean, C.V.Sc & A.H, CAU, Selesih and Ms. Pankaja Borah, General Manager, NABARD, Mizoram,Regional Office, Aizawl and it has “Strengthening Livestock & Fishery Research and Extension services” as a theme.

Lead Speakers with their topics in the 1^st session:

1. Dr. Lalnuntluangi Hmar, Dean, CVSC, CAU, Selesih—"Role of C.V.Sc & A.H, CAU for development of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary sector in Mizoram”

2. Dr. V. Lalzarzova, Sr. V.O, Incharge Animal Feed Plant, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Dept., Govt. ofMizoram---"Strategies for development and research need in Animal Husbandry & Veterinary sector of Mizoram”

3. Dr. Laltlanmawia, State Programme Manager, Fisheries Dept., Govt. of Mizoram—"Strategies for development and research need in Fisheries sector of Mizoram”

4. Ms Pankaja Borah, General Manager, NABARD, Mizoram Regional Office, Aizawl—"Role of NABARD in strengthening Agricultural & Allied sector in Mizoram”

2^nd Technical Session with a theme: “Strengthening Agriculture, Horticulture and Sericulture Research” was chaired and co-chaired by: Dr. Shri Dhar, Dean, C.O.H, CAU, Thenzawl, Dr. H.Saithantluanga, OSD to Agriculture Minister, Govt. of Mizoram and Pu L. Lalhmingmawia Pachuau, Additional Director, Horticulture Dept., Govt. of Mizoram,

Lead Speakers with their topics in the 2nd session:

1. Dr. Shri Dhar, Dean, C.O.H, CAU, Thenzawl—"Role of C.O.H, CAU for development of Horticulture sector in Mizoram”

2. Dr. Samuel Lalliansanga, Deputy Director, Agriculture Dept., Govt. of Mizoram—"Strategies for development and research need in Agriculture sector of Mizoram “

3. Pu L. Lalhmingmawia Pachuau, Additional Director,Horticulture Dept., Govt. of izoram—"Strategies for development and research need in Horticulture sector ofMizoram”

4. Pu V. Zothansanga, Director, Sericulture Dept., Govt. ofMizoram—"Strategies for development and research need in Sericulture sector of Mizoram”