PANGIN : A public awareness and community engagement programme focusing on avocado cultivation, scientific horticulture practices and the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) was conducted at Pangin village to promote sustainable farming and enhance public awareness about the developmental significance of the proposed project.

The grassroots outreach initiative, which commenced on May 27, witnessed active participation from villagers and local households.

The programme aimed to encourage scientific agricultural practices while facilitating informed discussions on infrastructure development, regional progress and community welfare.

Siang Horticulture Development Officer Leniya Pertin attended the programme as the chief guest and shared insights on advanced avocado cultivation techniques, scientific horticulture methods and sustainable farming practices. She emphasised the importance of adopting modern agricultural technologies to improve productivity, strengthen livelihoods and support long-term rural development.

The programme was also attended by senior public leader Oyar Gao and youth leader Tatop Panor, whose presence encouraged active interaction and participation among the villagers.

An open interactive session enabled community members to raise queries and share their views on horticulture development and the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP).

More than 25 participants took part in discussions on avocado farming, crop management, infrastructure development and community welfare.

As part of the awareness drive, information booklets on SUMP were distributed among villagers to promote transparency and improve public understanding of the project and its proposed objectives.

The organisers stated that the programme helped strengthen awareness of sustainable horticulture practices while encouraging informed community participation on issues related to agriculture, development and the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project.