DIRANG, Apr 7:Governor PB Acharya along with State’s First Lady Kavita Acharya visited the National Research Centre on Yak (NRC-Y), Dirang today.

Interacting with the scientists, the Governor said that research carried out in the centre must benefit local communities and applicable in the development process of society.

‘The technologies which are developed in the Centre must create wealth for the indigenous communities, State and the Nation and it can only done when the knowledge developed is transferred to the farms and society,’ the Governor said. He advised the scientists to involve themselves beyond the mandate of the Centre by imparting latest scientific technologies amongst the farming communities.

While, congratulating the scientists for their research work, the Governor pointed that motivation is required to make youth take up entrepreneurship with the help of technologies developed in NRC-Y.

Earlier, Director NRC-Y, Dr. SM Deb briefed the Governor on the works undertaken by the Centre, which is under Indian Council of Agricultural Research.

He informed that with the mandate to identify, conserve and evaluate Yak of the region and to improve the draught and milk of Yak, the Centre has adopted 50 (Fifty) villages and is imparting trainings, skills and knowledge on Yak breeding to the villagers. It has been organising Yak Melas and conducting village tours regularly.

Later the Governor met women trained at Kolkata on weaving Yak products, sponsored by NRC-Y. He advised them to form Self Help Group and apply loan from bank and start their own business.

In the evening, the Governor also visited the Palyul Jangchub Dargyeling Nyigma Monastery, popularly known as Leung Gompa near Dirang Village. 

The Governor also met members of business community, local weavers and labour Union at Dirang.

After giving a patient hearing, the Governor advised the Labour Union not to depend on the Government but stand on their own feet. He advised them to open their account under Jan Dhan Yojaya and other welfare schemes of the Central Government and avail benefits.

While appreciating the cleanliness of Dirang Town and nearby villages, the Governor advised the people, particularly the business community not to use plastics, including bags.

The Governor advised the business community, who were mostly from other parts of the country to learn local language. Such step will build stronger bonding with indigenous communities, he pointed.

Earlier, the people who attended the meeting apprised the Governor regarding poor mobile network and banking facilities in the Town. They said that such shortcomings not only hampers their business but also puts tourists in problem.

Dagbom Riba, Additional Deputy Commissioner was present on the occasion.

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