A two-day national sensitization workshop on "Vegetable Supply Chain and Blockchain Technology" was held at Government Serchhip College on September 12-13, 2024. The workshop was jointly organized by the Department of Information Technology, Mizoram University (MZU), and the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Government Serchhip College, with funding from the IIT Bhilai Innovation and Technology Foundation. The event saw active participation from 30 attendees, including students, faculty, and local farmers.

Day 1 Highlights:
The workshop commenced with a Registration session from 10:00 to 10:30 AM, followed by an Inaugural Program. The session was chaired by Dr. Lalrintluanga Sailo, while C. Laldintluanga, Principal of Government Serchhip College, served as the Chief Guest. 
Technical Session I (11:15 AM - 12:15 PM) was led by Dr. Lalchhanhima Ralte from the Department of IT, MZU, on the topic "Introduction to Blockchain Technology and its Applications in Supply Chain". He introduced the fundamentals of blockchain technology and its applications in the agricultural supply chain. He also discussed the practical aspects of implementing blockchain technology at the grassroots level, particularly in improving transparency and efficiency.

Technical Session II (12:15 PM - 1:15 PM) was presented by Dr. Morrel VL Nunsanga from the Department of IT, MZU, on the topic "Role of Stakeholders in Vegetable Supply Chain". Dr. Morrel discussed the role of various stakeholders in the vegetable supply chain and detailed a pilot project involving the development of blockchain-based software to enhance the supply and distribution of agricultural products.

Following a Lunch Break from 1:15 to 2:00 PM, the final session of the day, Technical Session III, was delivered by Laldinpuia, Assistant Professor at Government Serchhip College. He spoke on the potential of Serchhip as a favorable site for the launch of blockchain projects, noting that the district contributed an impressive 70% of the total vegetable supply during the COVID-19 pandemic. His talk emphasized Serchhip’s readiness to leverage blockchain technology for agricultural advancements.

The first day concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Dr. C. Vanlalnghaka, who expressed appreciation for the collaborative efforts of the organizers, participants, and the funding body.

Day 2 Highlights:
Day 2 opened with Technical Session V (10:30 AM - 11:30 AM), once again led by Dr. Lalchhanhima Ralte on the topic "Overview of Vegetable Supply Chain in Mizoram: Challenges and Opportunities". This session highlighted the challenges faced in the vegetable supply chain in Mizoram and discussed practical tools and strategies for overcoming these challenges using blockchain technology. 

Technical Session VI (11:45 AM - 12:45 PM) was conducted by Dr. Morrel VL Nunsanga, focusing on "Industry-Academia Collaboration for Advancing Vegetable Supply Chain". He elaborated on the importance of collaboration between industry and academic institutions for the successful implementation of blockchain technology. Dr. Morrel also discussed how blockchain can enhance transparency, prevent fraud, and streamline operations from farm to market.
Conclusion:
The workshop successfully introduced participants to the potential of blockchain technology in transforming the vegetable supply chain. It provided valuable insights into how blockchain can be applied to improve transparency, efficiency, and sustainability in the agricultural sector. The event was well-received, with enthusiastic participation from students, faculty, and local farmers from Serchhip town.

The organizers expressed their gratitude to the IIT Bhilai Innovation and Technology Foundation for funding the event and extended their thanks to all participants for their active involvement. The workshop marked an important step toward promoting blockchain technology in agricultural supply chains, particularly in regions like Serchhip, which show great potential for agricultural growth and innovation.