To strengthen women bio-entrepreneurs, the Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD) through its orchid floriculture project organised a programme today at the Orchidarium in Upper Shillong.
The programme was attended by 50 beneficiaries who shared their experiences and were made acquainted with the Orchidarium and research facilities of the institute and way forward for the entrepreneurial success.
The orchid floriculture project is implemented by the IBSD supported by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) through Department of Biotechnology in collaboration with Bio Resource Development Centre (BRDC), Shillong.
The project is implemented through a “Hub and Spokes” model at Umsning Block in Ri-bhoi.
During the programme, IBSD Director Prof. Pulok Kumar Mukherjee emphasised on capacity building of hundred women bio-entrepreneurs of Ri-Bhoi, an aspirational district of Meghalaya in collaboration with BRDC. He reiterated for coming up with novel entrepreneurial concepts unique to the region and expansion of same model in other parts of Meghalaya.
Sister Merlytom Kazhakayil from Fernando Institute of Inclusive Education, Umsning spoke about the various activities for societal benefit and livelihood generation.
The programme was attended by representatives from BRDC who highlighted research and outreach activities for the promotion of orchid floriculture.
Scientists from IBSD, Dr. J.K. Shukla, Dr Pardeep K Bhardwaj, Dr. Sunil S. Thorat, Dr. Evanylla Kharlyngdoh and other researchers shared their ideas.
