Date: 24th May 2023
Last date for application: 23rd May 2023
Time of Training: 9.30 am to 5.30 pm, Venue:-Committee room, ICAR-IIHR
- Course Director: Dr. C. Vasugi, Principal Scientist, Division of Fruit Crops
- Course Co-Director: Mrs. Anushma.P.L., Dr. P V R Reddy, Dr. Sriram, Dr. Yogeesha H S
- Course Co-Ordinators: Dr. M.V. Dhananjaya & Dr. Venkatt Kumar
- BESST-HORT Training Associates: Mr. Shyam Kumar, Mrs. Mamatha, Mrs. Manjula V, Mr. Nithesh, Mr. Devaraj, Mr. Kiran, Mr. Sateesha & Mrs. Manjula. S
Objectives of the Training
- To sensitize the recent advances in production technology of papaya
- To provide hands on training on papaya seed production, extraction, processing and storage in papaya
Prospects of the training
- Papaya is one of the most productive and remunerative fruit crops in the country
- The gynodioeceous hybrid/varieties of papaya have increasing demand in both domestic and international markets throughout the year
- Papaya seed production is an ever-growing industry and controlled pollination is essential for quality seed production products
Scope of the training
The training will help to apprise the stakeholders on recent advances in papaya cultivation including pest and disease management practises. The participants will get first-hand experience in selection of right plants/flowers and pollination for quality seed production
Who are eligible?
All aspiring entrepreneurs including agricultural and horticultural graduates, Diploma holders in horticulture, professional, SHG women, Homemakers & anybody interested to explore the world of nutrition estimation in foods to generate income and employment or as hobby.
How to Apply..?
- Registration link: https://forms.gle/ASSTdHV7tVKFsbqu5
- Charges for training: Rs. 2,000/- per participant for offline and Rs. 1,000 for online;
Registration is compulsory
- Training fees includes: snacks, tea, lunch, certificate & training manual
- Mail ID: bessthort@gmail.com & bessthort.iihr@icar.gov.in
- website: www.iihr.res.in & www.bessthort.in
