Kakching : A training program on “Mushroom Cultivation and Beekeeping (Apiculture)” as part of livelihood restoration efforts for rehabilitated Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) was held at the Community Hall, Serou Mayai Leikai yesterday (February 26, 2026). The training program was organised by the District Officer, Horticulture and Soil Conservation, Thoubal in collaboration with the Sub-Divisional Officer, Waikhong in Kakching District.
The program was attended by Arvind Hanglem, IAS, SDO Waikhong as the Chief Guest; Supreme Thongam, BO, DC Office Kakching as Guest of Honour and Kh. Malemnganba Meitei, District Officer (Horticulture and Soil Conservation), Thoubal, as President.
Akoijam Ratankumar Singh, Senior Scientist at ICAR, delivered a session on mushroom cultivation, while P. Bhumika, Assistant Professor at Central Agricultural University, spoke on beekeeping as resource persons.
Addressing the gathering the chief guest of the function, Arvind Hanglem spoke on the importance of training and skill development in ensuring sustainable livelihoods, citing the example of an Internally Displaced Person. He also highlighted the need for collaboration among various line departments to effectively implement government schemes and ensure that benefits reach the people.
Supreme Thongam, BO, DC Office Kakching, highlighted the intiative of the District Administration Kakching to ensure that every department reaches out with its schemes to every nook and corner of the district, with special focus on supporting the general public and IDPs to improve their livelihoods. He further informed that logistic support would be extended for the purchase of mushroom spawn and necessary assistance will be provided to those interested in taking up mushroom cultivation as a follow-up to the training.
Attending the program as President of the function, Kh. Malemnganba Meitei gave detailed information regarding various government schemes available to support individuals interested in mushroom cultivation and beekeeping. (DIO)
