Visit to Krishi Vigyan Kendra Mamit, Mamit, Lengpui, District.Mamit for establishing of District Agrometeorological Unit (DAMU)
Dr. S. B. Singh (Joint Director, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region; Nodal Officer of GKMS at AMFU Kolasib and Mr. Samik Chowdhury, Technical Officer (GKMS) visited KVK Mamit on 10th May, 2016 aiming to start District Agrometeorological Unit (DAMU) for implementing block level Agroadvisary service under GKMS. Krishi Vigyan Kandra (KVK) Mamit is under the extended network of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Directorate of Agriculture (Research and Education) as the host institute. Dr. Samuel Lalliansanga (Head & Senior Scientist, KVK- Lengpui) and his team made formal discussion on current activities of KVK Mamit with the deligates.
Fig: Group photo at KVK Mamit
Then Dr. S.B. Singh explained the objective of the visit to KVK for establishing District Agromet Units (DAMUs) for issuing the block level agromet advisories to the farmers under KVKs Jurisdiction. He evaluated the present potential of KVK, Mamit for successful implementation of the GKMS service under the extended network of AMFU, Kolasib. The primary aim will be the dissemination of AAS service up to the village level based on the end users requirement. He added that KVK Mamit will be included in the list of 103 KVKs selected by IMD to set up DAMU unit.
Fig: Group discussion with KVK personals Later on he emphasized the present activities of AMFU, Kolasib under GKMS project viz. generation of district level weather forecast, ongoing and proposed dissemination projects. He also explained about role of KVKs, present and proposed functions under GKMS for issuing weather based advisory services. He mentioned the recruitment for Technical Officer to execute the work and proposed the installation of Class B Agromet advisory at KVK Mamit research farm under the funding from IMD, Pune.
After that Dr. S.B. Singh, Samik Chowdhury, Dr. Samuel and all the KVK Scientists visited the surroundings to identify the proper place for observatory installation.
