As per ICAR-CRIJAF Office Order F. No. Jute ICARE/Pur./21-22/ (e-150492) dated 10/02/2023, a trainers’ training on ‘Improved Production Technology for Quality Jute Fiber Production’ was conducted during 27-28 February, 2023 at ICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibers, Nilganj, Barrackpore for the master trainers and block supervisors working under Jute-ICARE 
project. The programme was organized by Dr. Gouranga Kar and Dr Bijan Majumdar (Programme Directors) and Dr. R. K. Naik and Dr. Shamna, A. (Programme Coordinators). In the training a total of 33 block supervisors and masers trainers from Berhampore and Kolkata
In the inaugural session, Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF, interacted with the trainees regarding implementation of the programme and suggested them to implement their acquired knowledge in the different activities of Jute-ICARE programme for getting better crop yield and increased profitability from farming without causing any damage to the environment.
In the two days training programme, topics like (a) prospectus of Jute-ICARE programme, (b) Production technology of jute (c) Crop cutting experiment on jute, (d) Improved retting with Crijaf Sona, (e) Pest and disease management of jute, (f)Practical classes on In-situ retting technology and pond based integrated farming system, (g) Practrical class on Soil sample collection methodology, (h) Use of advanced machinery in jute cultivation, (i) Fiber museum visit were covered. The trainees actively participated in the discussion and interacted with the speakers to clarify their doubts about the technologies taught. Evaluation of the trainers’ knowledge level on the relevant subjects was done through standard formats. In the valedictory programme of the two day’s trainers’ training programme on 28th February, 2023, certificates were distributed to the trainees. The two days training was ended with a vote of thanks by Dr. S. K. Jha after the interaction session of the trainees and scientists.
Read more: https://crijaf.icar.gov.in/pdf/reports/Jute-ICARE_Training_27-28_Feb_2023.pdf
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