Press Release
Press Release from Agriculture Department Mangan
Information & Public Relations Department
ATMA Governing Board cum District Farmer Advisory Committee Meeting
Date: 13th December 2024
Venue: Conference Hall, DC Office, Mangan District
Chairperson: Shri Anant Jain, IAS, Chairman ATMA cum DC Mangan District
Participants:
1. Chairman cum DC Mangan District
2. Dr. Hissey Lepcha, Joint Director, AH&VS Department
3. Shri Pranit Gurung, Deputy Director, Agriculture Department, Mangan
4. Shri Padam Bdr. Gurung, Deputy Project Director, ATMA Mangan
5. Shri UgenTsheten Bhutia, Assistant Director, Fisheries Department
6. Shri Bhision Pradhan, Project Coordinator cum Senior Scientist, KVK Mangan
7. Miss Yangreep Lepcha, Computer Programmer
8. ATMA Field Staff (BTM, ATM, and Accountant)
9. Farmers
Proceedings:
1. Welcome Address:Delivered by Shri Pranit Gurung, Deputy Director, Agriculture Department, Mangan.
2. Presentations: Shri Padam Bdr. Gurung, Project Director ATMA, presented the annual progress report of ATMA for the financial year 2023-24.
Financial statements for the financial year 2024-25 were also presented for review.
3. Open Discussion:
o The house deliberated on planning the utilization of funds for the 1st installment of the financial year 2024-25.
o Joint Director Dr. Hissey Lepcha proposed three demonstrations in the allied sector focusing on fodder crops.
o Assistant Director, Fisheries Department, suggested one demonstration in the fisheries sector.
o Shri Bhision Pradhan, Project Coordinator, KVK Mangan, showcased several innovative technologies developed and tested at KVK, including:
High-density maize planting
Low tunnel greenhouse technology
Ginger storage technology
4. Chairman’s Feedback:
o The Chairman emphasized the need for ATMA to work across Mangan District for the welfare of farmers.
o He highlighted the importance of conducting awareness and training programs, especially in rural areas, to ensure farmer welfare.
5. Conclusion:
o The meeting was concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Miss Yangreep Lepcha, Computer Programmer, expressing gratitude to the Chairman and participants for their contributions.
Date: 13th December 2024
Venue: Conference Hall, DC Office, Mangan District
Chairperson: Shri Anant Jain, IAS, Chairman ATMA cum DC Mangan District
Participants:
1. Chairman cum DC Mangan District
2. Dr. Hissey Lepcha, Joint Director, AH&VS Department
3. Shri Pranit Gurung, Deputy Director, Agriculture Department, Mangan
4. Shri Padam Bdr. Gurung, Deputy Project Director, ATMA Mangan
5. Shri UgenTsheten Bhutia, Assistant Director, Fisheries Department
6. Shri Bhision Pradhan, Project Coordinator cum Senior Scientist, KVK Mangan
7. Miss Yangreep Lepcha, Computer Programmer
8. ATMA Field Staff (BTM, ATM, and Accountant)
9. Farmers
Proceedings:
1. Welcome Address:Delivered by Shri Pranit Gurung, Deputy Director, Agriculture Department, Mangan.
2. Presentations: Shri Padam Bdr. Gurung, Project Director ATMA, presented the annual progress report of ATMA for the financial year 2023-24.
Financial statements for the financial year 2024-25 were also presented for review.
3. Open Discussion:
o The house deliberated on planning the utilization of funds for the 1st installment of the financial year 2024-25.
o Joint Director Dr. Hissey Lepcha proposed three demonstrations in the allied sector focusing on fodder crops.
o Assistant Director, Fisheries Department, suggested one demonstration in the fisheries sector.
o Shri Bhision Pradhan, Project Coordinator, KVK Mangan, showcased several innovative technologies developed and tested at KVK, including:
High-density maize planting Low tunnel greenhouse technology Ginger storage technology4. Chairman’s Feedback:
o The Chairman emphasized the need for ATMA to work across Mangan District for the welfare of farmers.
o He highlighted the importance of conducting awareness and training programs, especially in rural areas, to ensure farmer welfare.
5. Conclusion:
o The meeting was concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Miss Yangreep Lepcha, Computer Programmer, expressing gratitude to the Chairman and participants for their contributions.