ICAR-CITH Model Training Course concludes

22^nd December, 2018, Srinagar

The 8 day-long National Level Model Training Course (MTC) on “Technological interventions in temperate horticulture for doubling farmer’s income” organized by ICAR-Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Srinagar concluded here today. The training programme sponsored by Directorate of Extension Education, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi was held at the Institute’s campus, Srinagar from 15^th to 22^nd December - 2018.

In his valedictory speech, Director ICAR-CITH, Srinagar Dr. Desh Beer Singh urged the cooperation, coordination and convergence between all the three states to carry out the technological interventions and exchange technical knowledge to increase or double farmer’s income.

During the programme, an exposure and demonstration on HDP in temperate horticulture crops was also held at ICAR-CITH, Srinagar and SKUAST-K, Shalimar.

The training provided a platform to the officials from different states to get a hand-on-training in using the technologies to enhance the productivity and income of farmers. During the programme, the gap in skill and understanding between the horticulture officials of all states were also discussed.

The programme registered a total participation by 16 officials from 3 temperate states viz., Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir of the cadre of Chief Horticultural Officers, HDOs, NROs, etc.

(Source: ICAR-Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Srinagar)