20 - 24 December, 2021, Kolkata
The ICAR-National Institute of Natural Fibre Engineering and Technology, Kolkata in collaboration with the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad organized the five-day Virtual Training Programme on “Value-Chain Management in Natural Fibres” from 20th to 24th December, 2021.
Delivering the inaugural address, the Chief Guest, Dr. Mihir Sarkar, Director, ICAR-National Research Centre on Yak, Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh emphasized on the Value-Chain Management in Natural Fibres with regard to the prevailing environmental concerns and global warming.
In his valedictory address, Dr. Anil Kumar Sharma, Director, Indian Jute Industries Research Association, Kolkata regarded the concept of “Waste-to-Wealth from Natural Fibre” as a major mantra for the “Vocal for Local” Slogan as coined by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi.
Dr. (Smt.) Sujata Saxena, Director, ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology, Mumbai, Maharashtra applauded the Institute for organizing such programme and rendered his valuable address on value-chain management in cotton.
Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibre, Barrackpore, Kolkata outlined the natural fibre production management system through a holistic approach starting from the cultivation to the post-harvest processing for value-added products development.
Earlier, welcoming the dignitaries, Dr. D.B. Shakyawar, Director, ICAR-NINFET, Kolkata highlighted the importance of natural fibres and the role of value-chain & supply chain management for sustaining the natural fibre sector.
A total of 50 participants from 15 States of the Country participated in the programme.
(Source: ICAR-National Institute of Natural Fibre Engineering and Technology, Kolkata)
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