Event Category :
Other Event
Venue :
KVK Ri-Bhoi celebrated “Mahila Kisan Diwas ” on the 15th October 2018 at Nonglakhiat village of Ri Bhoi district, Meghalaya. About 37 farm women along with the KVK Staffs attended the programme. farm produces exhibition and drawing competition was held and prizes were distributed to the winners.
Description :
The Head of the KVK Ri-Bhoi, greeted the farm women and explained that the particular day is also celebrated Internationally as Rural Women Day. He mentioned that it is a day to remember the farm and rural women and give them gratitude for taking part in Agriculture that is the backbone of the country. Shri. C.Rymbai, Chairman, Nonglakhiat village council thanked the KVK Ri Bhoi and encourage the farm women to play an important role not only in the family but also in agriculture and farming. During the programme, competition on local agricultural product exhition and drawing among the farm women were conducted. The farm women awarded with 1st, 2nd, 3rd and consolation prizes to the winners of both the competitions. About 37 farm women showcased their farm and agricultural produces which include turmeric, ginger, fruits vegetable, leafy vegetables, squashes, elephant foot colocasia, soyabean,and processed products like dried chilli, pickles etc. prizes were also awarded to the winners.
Contact Person Details
Jessica Dohtdong
Programme Assistant Home Science KVK Ri-Bhoi
dohtdong.jessica@gmail.com
9856026256