Raphael Warjri

Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), Node Meghalaya, welcomed the
staff of Air Force Museum from Headquarter Eastern Air Command for training on “cultivation,
propagation and management of Orchids and other flowering plants”. The training participants
were made acquainted with different types of plant species suitable for different area & seasons
and their propagation methods, potting media and management of plants. This program was
organized under the BioNEST Incubator of IBSD for the skill development through orchid
floriculture.
The activities related to the skill development of people interested in floriculture and
strengthening their capabilities through training & awareness is supported by the guidance and
initiative of the Director, IBSD, Prof. Pulok K. Mukherjee to promote bioresources associated
skill development through sustainable utilization.
IBSD Node Meghalaya is organising such activities to inculcate skillfulness among various
stakeholders through the utilization of local bioresources in the prevailing Meghalaya
environment.