UMIAM: The ICAR Research Complex for the North Eastern Hill (NEH) Region, Umiam, in collaboration with KVK Ri Bhoi, celebrated National Women Farmers’ Day with over 100 women farmers at M.S. Swaminathan Hall.
The event spotlighted the crucial role of women in agricultural development and called for greater recognition and empowerment of women in the sector.
Dr. Md. Mokidul Islam, Principal Scientist and Head of ICAR-KVK Ri Bhoi, welcomed participants and underscored this year’s theme—“Role of Women Farmers in Building Developed Agriculture and a Developed India.”
Chief Guest Smt. Balakyntiew Umbah, President of the Ri-Bhoi Area Welfare Association, encouraged women farmers to value their work and highlighted the dual responsibilities many balance between home and field.
Dr. Pankaj Baiswer, Director-in-Charge of ICAR-NEH, emphasized the need for awareness of government schemes, adoption of improved farming technologies, and women’s agripreneurship.
He also called for greater male support and the inclusion of women in agricultural decision-making.
An interactive session allowed women farmers to share concerns, including requests for better-quality seeds and greater access to subsidized farm machinery.
Progressive women farmers were felicitated for their achievements, and all participants received vegetable seeds, biofertilisers, and agricultural literature to enhance their farming activities.
(4FrontMedia news)
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