Kohima: SAMETI wrapped up a three-day training session in Medziphema on October 30. The program focused on getting young people into agriculture through better skills and business smarts. Officers from the Department of Agriculture and ATMA functionaries attended the event between October 28 and 30.
Yezaho Swu, Deputy Project Director at SAMETI, chaired the opening session. Bodevi Shuya, Director of SAMETI and Principal of IETC, delivered the keynote. He told the room that farming needs new blood to stay strong and profitable. He said, "Promoting Youth Engagement in Agriculture through Skill Development and Entrepreneurship" remains a top priority for the state. He pushed the staff to help youth find real business opportunities across all farming sectors.
Experts led the technical sessions. The team included Tourist Officers Chiede Khalo and Vikhoto Kisa, along with Menuoneitu Chadi from the Nagaland State Rural Livelihood Mission. Dr. Sosang Longkumer, Director of Konger Agritech Pvt. Ltd, also shared his expertise. The group took a field trip to the Konger Agritech facility in Dimapur to see a working bio laboratory. They watched live demonstrations on growing oyster, milky, and shiitake mushrooms.
The course ended with a valedictory meeting where attendees gave feedback. Bodevi Shuya offered closing remarks before handing out certificates to every participant. Yezaho Swu finished the day with a final vote of thanks.
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