This day’s significance also lies in the discovery of bacterium that causes TB by Dr. Robert Koch in 1882. His discovery opened the way for diagnosing and curing this disease.

Anita Koch and Prosati Koch from Meghalaya, Patricia Zadeng from Mizoram, and Devi Kala Gurung from Sikkim. Additionally, farmer-producer organizations from Meghalaya and Nagaland were recognized ...