Come Friday. The state’s Water Resources Department is all set to host the Third Assam Water Conference-2015 with a focal theme of ‘Management of Water-Related Disasters – Urban and Rural. The two days event would take place at the Basistha campus of its Assam Water Research and Management Institute (AWRMI). Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi will inaugurate the conference to be attended by Union Minister for Water Resources etc., and DoNER Minister Dr Jitendra Singh.
The North East Affected Area Development Society (NEADS) took a significant step towards promoting sustainable agriculture and empowering local communities with the inauguration of a Farmers Field School and Indigenous Seed Bank in Jorhat, Assam.
The event, held at Chomoni Chapori, Jhanjimukh, was graced by Padmashri Jadav Payeng, the renowned environmentalist known as the "Forest Man of India." It brought together local farmers, community leaders, and stakeholders to celebrate these initiatives aimed at advancing agroecology and building community resilience.
Focus on Sustainable Practices and Seed Sovereignty
The Farmers Field School, established in collaboration with local...
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