Training on Manufacture of Jute Handicrafts

Kolkata, August 31, 2016

A 06-days training programme on “Manufacture of jute Handicrafts” under Agri Business Incubation (ABI) Project, ICAR-NIRJAFT, Kolkata was organized at KVK, Bhadrak (OUAT) Odisha from August 25-30, 2016. 15 trainees from Bhadrak district, Odisha associated with agro-based craft works have participated in this programme.

In the closing ceremony, Dr. P.N. Jagdev, Dean (Extension), OUAT, Odisha has distributed certificates to the trainees. Dr. A.N. Roy, P.I., ABI Project has briefed about entrepreneurship development through manufacture of jute goods. Dr. Aurobindo Das, Senior Scientist & Head, KVK, Bhadrak has highlighted upon the market demand of jute handicrafts. Dr. Laxmikanta Nayak, Senior Scientist, ICAR-NIRJAFT, Kolkata has co-ordinated the training programme.