ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region is Celebrating Golden Jubilee Year 2024-2025  

ICAR- KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA, TAMENGLONG
Dr. H. Lembisana Devi
Senior Scientist-cum- Head
: 8415917083
: lembisana.devi@icar.gov.in

The ICAR - Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Tamenglong Charoi-Chagotlong, Tupul, Noney, Tamenglong was sanctioned by ICAR in the year 2006 vide sanctioned order no. F. No. 9(2)/203-AE-1 dated 19th December, 2005 and started proper functioning from April 2010 under the administrative control of ‘ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam’ Meghalaya. It falls under the umbrella of ICAR-Agriculture Technology Application Research Institute (ATARI)- Zone VII, Umiam Meghalaya. This KVK was established with the goal of enhancing the district's farming community. It acts as the district's knowledge and resource hub. Its main objectives are to improve the entire agricultural landscape, promote agricultural advances and disseminate agricultural technologies.

Vision: Science and technology-led growth leading to enhanced productivity, profitability, and sustainability of agriculture
Mission: Farmer-centric growth in agriculture and allied sectors through application of appropriate technologies in specific agro-ecosystem perspective.
Mandate: Technology Assessment and Demonstration for its Application and Capacity Development (TADA-CD)

Subject Matter Specialist

Dr. Kolom Rabi
Subject Matter Specialist (Plant Breeding)
: +91-9436803811
: rabi.kolom@icar.gov.in 		Dr. Rajkumar Roshan
Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture)
: +91- 9402882340
: roshan.rajkumar@icar.gov.in 		Shri. Gaipuichung Kamei
Subject Matter Specialist (Agronomy)
: +91- 7005970616
: gaipuichung.kamei@icar.gov.in
Mrs. Sunanda Huidrom
Subject Matter Specialist (Plant Protection)
: +91- 9612113176
: sunanda.huidrom@icar.gov.in 		Dr. Soibam Sinyorita
Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Sc.)
: +91-8974777008
: soibam.sinyorita@icar.gov.in

KVK Activities

  • On-Farm Testing (OFT) to assess the location specificity of agricultural technologies under micro-farming situation.
  • Out scaling of farm innovations through Front Line Demonstration (FLD) to showcase the worth of technologies on farmers’ fields.
  • Capacity development of farmers and extension personnel to update their knowledge and skills in agricultural technologies & enterprises.
  • Work as Knowledge and Resource Centre for improving overall agricultural economy in the operational area.
  • Conduct frontline extension programmes and provide farm advisories using ICT and other media.
  • Data documentation, characterization, and strategic planning of farming practices.
  • Production and supply of quality seed and planting materials


Thrust Areas

  • Varietal/Breed Evaluation / introduction
  • Crop diversification
  • Natural Resource Management
  • Integrated Farming System (IFS)
  • Seed production
  • Indigenous Technology Knowledge (ITKs)
  • Drudgery reduction & mechanization
  • Climate-resilient agriculture
  • Germplasm conservation & registration
  • Nutri-sensitive agriculture
  • Secondary agriculture
  • High-value Horticulture
  • Livestock Management
  • Organic Farming and Natural Farming
  • Empowering Social Capital
  • Convergence and collaborations

Infrastructure facilities

  • Poultry Unit -1no
  • Piggery Unit-1 no
  • Mushroom Unit- 1no
  • Vermicompost Unit- 1 no.
  • Naturally ventilated Poly house- 1 nos.
  • Jalkund- 1 no.
  • Administrative Building
  • Garage
  • Godown

Services Offered

  • Extension and Advisory Services
  • Supply of critical inputs viz., Seed, Seedlings, Planting material, Animal Breeds etc.
  • Training to farmers, farm women, rural youths & extension personnel
  • Soil and water testing
  • Demonstrations of improved technologies on farmers’ field
  • Publications

Acheivements

ON FARM TRIALS CONDUCTED DURING 2019-20 TO 2023-24
S.N. Year No. of OFTs Conducted No. of Beneficiaries
1. 2019 - 20 13 52
2. 2020 - 21 12 40
3. 2021 – 22 12 58
4. 2022 – 23 12 45
5. 2023 – 24 12 57
TOTAL 61 252

| OFT on HDP of banana

| Performance of Okra var. Arka Nikita

| Single bud transplanting in Turmeric

| Performance of indeterminant Tomato

| OFT on Rice variety RC Maniphou - 15

| OFT on Rice base cropping system

| Semi intensive rearing of goat (Black Bengal)

| Locally Designed Chick Hovers
FRONT LINE DEMONSTRATIONS CONDUCTED DURING 2019-20 TO 2023-24
S.N. Year No. of FLDs Conducted No. of Beneficiaries Area / Units*Demonstrated
1. 2019-20 12 34 17 ha/ 16
2. 2020-21 11 32 15ha/ 16
3. 2021 – 22 12 53 6.25ha/ 8
4. 2022 – 23 12 58 15ha/ 4
5. 2023 – 24 12 63 15.5ha/6
TOTAL 59 240 68.75ha/ 50

| Production of Mustard Var. NRCHB - 101

| Poly Mulching of King Chilli

| Calendar of Operation for Tamenglong Orange

| FLD on Field Pea Var. Aman

| Participatory Seed Production

| Oyster Mushroom Production

| FLD on Crossbreed pigs (HSR x YSR )

| Semi intensive rearing of goat Black Bangal
TRAINING PROGRAMMES CONDUCTED DURING 2019-20 TO 2023-24
Discipline Farmers Rural Youth Extension functionaries
No. of Training No. of Participants No. of Training No. of Participants No. of Training No. of Participants
2019-20 62 2039 12 300 6 190
2020-21 41 871 11 160 6 120
2021 – 22 42 898 10 201 6 102
2022 – 23 58 1851 15 384 6 119
2023 – 24 51 1417 15 354 6 92
Total 247 7076 63 1399 30 623








SEED MATERIALS PRODUCTION (PARTICIPATORY) 2019-2024
Item Crop Variety Quantity produced (q)
Cereals Rice RC Maniphou 10, RC Maniphou 12, RC Maniphou 13, RC Maniphou 14, RC Maniphou 15 250
Pulses Field pea Aman, Prakash 100
Oilseeds Mustard Pusa mustard 28/ NRCHB 101 100
Total 450






PLANTING MATERIALS PRODUCTION 2019-2024
Item Crop Variety Quantity produced (q)
Vegetables Tomato Arka Samrath/ Arka Rakshak 15000
Cabbage Rare Ball/ Green Hero 80000
Broccoli Green Magic 10000
Capsicum Arka Athulya 5000
Onion Nasik Red/ Bhima Super 150000
Spice King Chilli Local 6500
Fruits Orange Tamenglong Orange 8200
Papaya Arka Prabhat 3000
Other Tree Bean Local 5400



AWARD RECEIVED BY KVK FARMERS

| ICAR KVK Tamenglong farmer receiving 1st prize at State LevelOrange Festival 2022

| ICAR KVK Tamenglong farmer receiving 3rd prize at State Level Orange Festival 2022


ICAR KVK Tamenglong farmer receiving 1st prize at 1st State Level Tree Bean Festival 2022
SUMMARY OF EXTENSION EDUCATION PROGRAMMES/ACTIVITIES
S. N. Extension Activity 2019-20 2020-21 2021 – 22 2022 – 23 2023 – 24 Total
No. of programme No. of Participants No. of programme No. of Participants No. of programme No. of Participants No. of programme No. of Participants No. of programme No. of Participants No. of programme No. of Participants
1. Diagnostic visits 70 210 72 214 78 230 75 261 72 117 367 1032
2. Advisory Services 41 180 43 190 47 222 108 771 105 741 344 2104
3. Celebration of important days 3 180 3 191 11 432 16 481 13 473 46 1757
4. Exhibition 3 580 3 572 1 602 3 1500 3 1700 13 4954
5. Farmers Visit to KVK 21 211 28 254 38 252 29 231 22 175 138 1122
6. Field Day 3 72 6 201 3 290 4 233 4 137 20 933
7. Group meetings/ Discussion 8 120 12 241 19 209 23 172 19 152 81 894
8. Awareness Camp 4 140 5 210 15 230 4 139 2 59 30 778
9. Kisan Mela 1 - 2 3 - - 4 732 4 690 11 1425
10. Method Demonstrations 7 93 12 121 24 254 9 121 7 90 59 679
11. Scientists visit to farmers field 76 213 82 252 121 275 72 192 67 154 418 1086
12. Film show 2 110 6 140 3 123 27 461 23 450 61 1284
13. Newspaper coverage 12 - 16 - 25 - 14 0 15 0 82 0
14. Radio talks 0 - 0 - 2 - 2 0 4 0 8 0
15. TV Talks/ News 2 - 4 - 2 - 11 0 9 0 28 0
16. Literature delivered to resource person 6 142 8 181 13 450 21 601 29 601 77 1975
Total 259 2251 302 2770 402 3569 422 5895 398 5538 1738 20023
CFLD OILSEEDS & PULSES PROGRAMME (2019-20 TO 2023-24)
Year Particulars Crop Area (ha) Nos.
2019-20 Oilseeds Mustard 20 50
Pulses Field pea 10 25
2020-21 Oilseed Mustard 20 50
2021-22 Oilseed Mustard 20 50
2022-23 Oilseed Mustard 20 50
Pulses Field pea 10 25
2023-24 Oilseed Mustard 20 50
Total 120 300









IFS MODELS DEVELOPED UNDER TSP ICAR-KVK TAMENGLONG
S.N. Model No. Beneficiary Name Components
1. Model -1 Mr. Sachungam Kamei Fruit Orchard, Drip Irrigation System, Vermicompost, Bee Box, Low -cost polyhouse, Low-cost Mushroom Unit, Seasonal Vegetable production
2. Model -2 Mr. Damchui Pamei Mushroom Unit, Vermicompost, Seasonal Vegetable production, Fruits, Bee Box, Nursery unit, Fishery -pond, Poultry Unit
3. Model -3 Mrs. Jangdimlu Kamei Low- cost Mushroom Unit, Seasonal Vegetable production, Bee box, Vermicompost unit & Poultry unit
4. Model -4 Mr. Namduandai Pamei Fishery pond, Duckery unit, Fruits, Bee Box
5. Model -5 Mrs. Lucky Gangmei Fruits, vegetable production, Fish Pond, Bee Box
6. Model -6 Mr. Gaininlung Riamei Fruit Orchard, Drip Irrigation System, Vermicompost, Bee Box, Low -cost polyhouse, Low- cost Mushroom Unit, Seasonal Vegetable production
IFS MODELS AT NAMKAOLONG-II VILLAGE

| 2021

| November 2022


February 2023
IFS MODELS AT NAMKAOLONG-II VILLAGE





IFS MODELS AT NAMKAOLONG-II VILLAGE


Duckery component


Low-cost polyhouse

| Drip irrigation system

| Sprinkler irrigation system


Mushroom production unit


Vermicompost & Vermibed component

| Bee box in the IFS System

| Jalkund at KVK Farm

ACTIVITIES UNDER AICRP SEED (CROPS) & NEH PROGRAMME IN THE RELIEF CAMPS DURING 2023-24

A.    Establishment of nursery production units
S. N. Name of Relief Camps and Effected area Particulars Quantity (nos.) Value (Rupees)
1. Thanga Relief Camp Vegetables and flower Seedlings 1920 14400
Fruits Seedlings 760 19000
2. Sagoltongba Relief Camp Vegetables and flower Seedlings 500 3750
Fruits Seedlings 100 2500
3. Konthoujam Relief Camp Vegetables and flower Seedlings 2100 15750
Fruits Seedlings 300 7500
4. Khumbong village Affected Area Vegetables and flower Seedlings 2900 21750
Fruits Seedlings 120 3000
5. Phayeng Village Affected Area Vegetables and flower Seedlings 330 24750
Fruits Seedlings 300 7500
Total 9330 119900

| Konthoujam Relief Camp

| Thanga Relief Camp

| Khumbong affected village

| Thanga Relief Camp
B.    Demonstration on Rabi field crops in affected areas
Name of technology Crop Variety Location No. of farmer Area (ha)
Demonstration on field pea var. Aman in rice fallow Field pea Aman Konthoujam 4 1
Demonstration on Rapeseed mustard var. PM-26 Rapeseed mustard PM-26 Konthoujam 6 2
Demonstration on Broad bean var. Local in rice fallow Broadbean Local Khumbong 3 0.5
Demonstration on Lentil var. HUL 57 in rice fallow Lentil HUL 57 Khumbong 2 5
Demonstration on field pea var. Aman in rice fallow Field pea Aman Khumbong 8 4.5
Demonstration on Rapeseed mustard var. PM-26 in rice fallow Rapeseed mustard PM-26 Khumbong 8 5


Training cum Input distribution program at Konthoujam, Phayeng & Khumbong Relief Camp/ affected area


Field day on Rabi field crops at Khumbong affected area


Field day at Khumbong & Phayeng affected area


Dr. Sanjay Kumar, Director, IISS, Mau visit cum Field Day on Rabi field crops at Khumbong riot affected village

PERFORMANCE OF DIFFERENT VARIETIES OF CASHEWNUT IN SELECTED AREAS OF MANIPUR

List of Cashew nut farmers under ICAR-KVK Tamenglong
S.N. Name of the farmer Village Area (ha) Variety
1. Rajen Inka Nungtek 0.50 Bhaskara
2. Gainingba Inka Nungtek 0.25 Bhaskara
3. Sachungam Kamei Namkaolong-II 0.75 Bhaskara
4. Damchui Pamei Namkaolong-II 0.25 Vengurla




Externally Funded Projects

NEC-ICAR PROJECT ICAR-KVK TAMENGLONG, MANIPUR

Title: DEMONSTRATIONS THROUGH ANIMAL BASED INTEGRATED TRADITIONAL FARMING SYSTEMS FOR SUSTAINED LIVELIHOOD IN AND AROUND KHOUPUM AREAS OF TAMENGLONG DISTRICT

Overall Objectives
A. To increase production and productivity of horticultural/ field crops with application of new technologies
B. To conduct demonstrations on different livestock components for livelihood security and income generation for the target indexing group in IFS mode
C. To provide occupation and employment security in the native environment so as to sustain livelihoods
D. To intensify economic upliftment in long term benefit of the rural farming community








Research publication

Sl No Topic Year of Publication Authors Journal (Vol & issue No.)/ Publisher.
Research Paper
1. Changes in soil properties, productivity and profitability as influenced by the adoption of site-specific integrated crop management technology in turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) in Eastern Himalayan acidic Inceptisol. 2022 Ingudam Bhupenchandra, S.K. Chongtham, Anjali Basumatary, Athokpam Herojit Singh, Anup Das, Anil K. Choudhary, Gaipuichung Kamei, Soibam Sinyorita, Laishram Kanta Singh, E. Lamalakshmi Devi, Chingakham Premabati Devi, M.N. Harish Industrial Crops & Products https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2022.114745. (Elsevier)
2. Profile distribution of trace elements under different land-use systems in North East India, 2022 Jatiprasad Barala, Anjali Basumatary, Ingudam Bhupenchandra*, Samiron Dutta, Kulendra Nath Das & Laishram Kanta Singh Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, DOI: 10.1080/03650340.2022.2111417 (Taylor & Francis)
3. Role of biostimulants in mitigating the effects of climate change on crop performance. 2022 Ingudam Bhupenchandra, Chongtham SK, Devi EL, R R, Choudhary AK, Salam MD, Sahoo MR, Bhutia TL, Devi SH, Thounaojam AS, Behera C, MN H, Kumar A, Dasgupta M, Devi YP, Singh D, Bhagowati S, Devi CP, Singh HR and Khaba CI Frontiers in Plant Science. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2022.967665
4. Elucidating the impact of boron fertilization on productivity and soil quality of cauliflower-cowpea-okra cropping system in the Eastern 2022 Ingudam Bhupenchandra,, Anjali Basumatary, Choudhary, A.K., Kumar, A., Chongtham, S.K., Athokpam Herojit Singh, AE. Lamalakshmi Devi, Amit Kumar,, Harish M., Bhabesh Gogoi, Gaurendra Gupta, Shobit Thapa, Mahendra Vikram Singh Rajawat* Himalayas.Frontiers in Microbiology
5. Induction of Integrated Nutrient Management Technology Under Frontline Demonstration Augmented Productivity and Profitability in French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) in North East India. 2022 Ingudam Bhupenchandra, Yumnam Prabhabati Devi*, P.K. Saraswat, Soibam Sinyorita, E. Lamalakshmi Devi, Amit Kumar and Chingakham Premabati Journal of Community Mobilization and Sustainable Development, 17(3): 718-726
6. Single bud transplanting technique of turmeric to reduce production cost. 2022 Roshan, R.K., Pebam, Nongallei, Kolom, Rabi and Sarawasat, Pankaj Kumar Internat. J. agric. Sci., 18 (CIABASSD): 33-37
7. Effect of different rootstocks and time on softwood grafting success in mango. 2022 Roshan, R. K., Pebam, Nongallei, Singh, D. B. and Prasat, V. M. Internat. J. agric. Sci., 18 (CIABASSD): 79-87
8. Repercussions of fertilization with boron and enriched organic manure on soil chemical characteristics, boron and phosphorus fractions, and French bean productivity in an acidic Inceptisol of eastern Himalaya. 2024 Ingudam Bhupenchandra, Anjali Basumatary, Samiron Dutta, Anup Das, Anil K. Choudhary, Rattan Lal, A. Dhanachandra Sharma, Arnab Sen, Yumnam Prabhabati, Manas Ranjan Sahoo Scientia Horticulturae (Elsevier)
9. Harnessing weedy rice as functional food and source of novel traits for crop improvement 2024 Ingudam Bhupenchandra, Chongtham, S.K, Devi, A.G., Dutta, P., Lamalakshmi, E., Mohanty, S., Choudhary, A.K., Das, A., Sarika, K., Kumar, S., Yumnam, S., Sagolsem, D., Anand Y.R., Bhutia, D.D., Victoria, M., Vinodh, S., Chongtham, T., Sharma, A.D., | Deb. L., Sahoo, M.R., Seth, C.S., Meena, M. Plant cell and environment (Wiley)
10. Shifting cultivation and perspectives of Jhumias to climate change: A study in hill districts of Manipur 2023 Kh. Rishikanta Singh ∙ L. Somendro Singh ∙ R.K. Roshan ∙ K. Sonamani Singh ∙ Th. Motilal Singh. Umakanta N. Kenjit Tongbram Ramgopal Laha Indian Journal of Hill Farming. December 2023, Volume 36, Issue 2, Pages 190-196
Book chapter
1. The importance of Pig Farming; Enhancing Livelihoods and Promoting Sustainability 2023 Dr. Soibam Sinyorita -
2. Science of Polyembryony. Horticultural Sciences perspectives and applications 2017 Roshan, R. K. and Nongallei Pebam K. V. Peter (Brillion Publishing). Pp. 93-120.
Technical bulletin
1. Compost and Vermicompost 2019 Pankaj Kumar Saraswat, R.K. Roshan, Kolom Rabi, Gaipuichung Kamei, Ingudam Bhupenchandra & A. Suresh Kumar Meitei Technology Bulletin No. RCM (TB) – 07
2. Production Technology of Banana 2020 RK Roshan, PK Saraswat and Ginbuanlung Gangmei Extn. Booklet. No. RCM (F) 96 -A
Training manual
1. Farmers Ready Reckoner: At A Glance. 2020 RK Roshan, PK Saraswat, Kolom Rabi, Soibam Sinyorita, Gaipuichung Kamei, Asem Suresh Kumar, Sunanda Huidrom, I Bhupenchandra, Ginbuanlung Gangmei, and Lungkhong Riamei ICAR KVK – Tamenglong, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Centre
Extension Folder
1. Litchi Production 2020 RK Roshan, PK Saraswat and Lungkhong Riamei EF no. RCM(F)-96- B
2. Package of Practices for Papaya Cultivation in Tamenglong District 2020 RK Roshan, PK Saraswat and Ginbuanlung Gangmei EF no. RCM(F)-19- B
3. Guava Production at Tamenglong District 2020 RK Roshan, PK Saraswat and Kolom Rabi EF no.RCM (F)-195-A
4. Oyster Mushroom Production 2020 R K Roshan, and P K Saraswat EF no. RCM(F)-95- C
5. Single Bud Transplanting Technique of Ginger & Turmeric 2020 R K Roshan, and P K Saraswat EF no. RCM(F)-96- C
6. Package of Practices Papaya Cultivation 2019 R K Roshan, P K Saraswat and Ginguanlung Gangmei EF no.RCM (F)-195-A
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