Training-cum-distribution and farmer’s interaction meet under SCSP

Training-cum-distribution and farmer’s interaction meet under SCSP

7th March 2024, Odisha

ICAR- Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa, organised a 1-day Training-cum-Distribution and Farmers interaction meeting under Schedule Caste Sub Plan in collaboration with KVK, ICAR-CIFA, Khordha, Odisha, today

Dr. S.S. Giri, Director (I/C), ICAR-CIFA acknowledged the efforts of ICAR-CCARI, Goa towards the empowerment of farm women for livelihood security and income generation through the use of agricultural implements distributed during the programme.

Training-cum-distribution and farmer’s interaction meet under SCSP  Training-cum-distribution and farmer’s interaction meet under SCSP

Dr. Shirish D. Narnaware, Section in-charge, Animal and Fisheries Science,  briefed about the activities of CCARI and highlighted the importance of livestock farming as a source of additional income for the farmers.

Dr. A.K. Dash, Retd. In-charge Head, KVK, coordinated with women farmers in SHGs to distribute agricultural implements to 10 villages in Khordha, Odisha. The implements included a Power weeder, rice mill, multiple paddy thresher, cum winnower, pulveriser machine, gravy machine, and Badi nugget-making frame, benefiting over 110 women members.

Dr. Harapriya Nayak, Senior Scientist and Head, KVK, ICAR-CIFA, briefed about the training-cum-distribution programme.

Dr. Parveen Kumar, Director, ICAR- Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa, was also present in the programme.

A total of 62 participants including 54 women farmers from 10 Self-Help Groups of Balipatna and Jatani blocks of Khordha district, Odisha attended the programme.

(Source:  ICAR- Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa)

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