Extension Activities

Jalshakti Abhiyan

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mohol, Dist. Solapur organized various Activities in the villages of KVK Jurisdiction under Jalshakti Abhiyan. During this programme, Awareness Training on Jalshakti Abhiyan and Agriculture Marketing, Awareness Training on Jalshakti Abhiyan, Rain water harvesting to save the water and Training on Jalshakti Abhiyan to catch the rain were conducted.

Agri Startup Conclave and Webcasting of PM Kisan Sammelan (17th October, 2022)

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mohol, Dist. Solapur celebrated Agri Startup Conclave and Webcasting of PM Kisan Sammelan for the farmers. This event was Inaugurated by the auspicious hands of Hon’ble Mr. Vikrantraje Patil, Member, Zilla Parishad, Solapur, Dr. T. R. Walkunde, I/c Programme Co-ordinator & SMS (ASDS) putforth the introductory remarks.  Hon’ble Mr. Vikrantraje Patil addressed the participants on Adoption of recent agriculture technologies in farmers field with the help of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mohol at grass root level, More ever, he expressed satisfaction with the work of the Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mohol, Dist. Solapur and appealed to take the advantage of programmes conducted at the village level to bring the university technology to the farmers’ fields and assured that he would give full cooperation as an activist. During this event, Webcasting of Agri Startup Conclave inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri. Narendra Modiji held at Pusa, New Delhi were shown to participants

Celebration of World Food Day 2022 and Workshop on “Food Processing Entrepreneurship Development & Food Safety” for Food Business Operators (FBOs) (16th October, 2022)

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mohol, Dist. Solapur celebrated World Food Day 2022 and Workshop on “Food Processing Entrepreneurship Development & Food Safety” for Food Business Operators (FBOs) was organized at this event. During this event, Shri. D. N. Kshirsagar, SMS (FST) delivered lecture on “Food Safety and Standard Act of India, FSSAI Registration, Licensing, Eat Right Movement, FSSAI Standard for Food Products and their packaging”.

National Campaign on Poshan Abhiyan and Tree Plantation Drive on (17 September, 2022)

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mohol, Dist. Solapur organized National Campaign on Poshan Abhiyan and Tree Plantation Drive on 17 September, 2022. Distributed Nutrition Garden Seed Kit and Fruit Plants at this event. Shivarpheri to Nutrition Garden and Crop Cafeteria comprising Biofortifed Crops and Millets was held at this event.

Celebration of Parthenium Awareness Week (16-22, August, 2022)

As per the directions from ICAR-Directorate of Weed Science Research, Jabalpur and Director ATARI Zone-VIII Parthenium Awareness Week was observed from 16-22, August, 2022 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra Mohol, Solapur-II (MS). The staff of KVK have taken up one hour Shramdan in campus for uprooting Parthenium weed. Due to continuous management of Parthenium in campus. We could find very few flowering plants scattered sparsely, which were uprooted manually and the biomass was shifted to composting yard to convert it into manure. Dr.T.R.Walkunde, Programme Coordinator of KVK explained about the importance of the programme, Dr. S. G. Jadhav, Subject Matter Specialist (Agronomy) spoke on the Biology and Physiology of Parthenium weed and gave insights into its wide adoptability under adverse conditions, he also talked on various means of Management of noxious weed. The staff of KVK Released Zygograma beetles in the campus. The programme also observed in the KVK adopted village i.e. Solankarwadi Tq. Madha Dist. Solapur. The “Parthenium Awareness Week”  programme was attended by staff of KVK, farmers and students.

Farmer Melava on Pomegranate Cluster Development Programme (29th June, 2022)

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mohol, Dist. Solapur organized Farmer Melava on Pomegranate Cluster Development Programme at Sangola, Tal. Sangola on 29th June, 2022 in collaboration with National Horticulture Board, State Agriculture Department Maharashtra and APEDA. At this event, Shri. Kailash Mote, Director, Horticulture, Maharashtra State were present as Chief Guest. Shri. R. K. Agrawal, Dy. Director, NHB, Shri. Balasaheb Shinde, DSAO, Solapur, Dr. Jyotsna Sharma, Senior Scientist, NRCP, Solapur, Dr. Nilesh Gaikwad, Sr. Scientist, NRCP, Solapur, Shri. Madan Mukane, Project Director, ATMA, Solapur and Shri. D. N. Kshirsagar, SMS (Food Science and Technology) were present at this event.

Field day on Summer Green Gram var. IPM-410-3 (Shikha)

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mohol, Dist. Solapur organized Field day on Summer Green Gram var. IPM-410-3 (Shikha) at Lonwire, Tal. Sangola, Dist. Solapur on 05th May, 2022. At this event, Dr. T. R. Walkunde, I/c Programme Co-ordinator, Dr. S. G. Jadhav, SMS (Agro.), Dr. S. S. Misal, SMS (Agrometeorology), Mr. Shivaji Shinde, TAO, Sangola and Farmers were present.

During this programme, Dr. S. G. Jadhav, SMS (Agro.) explained the Importance of Summer Green Gram var. IPM-410-3 (Shikha), after the harvest of rabi crops in short period of time summer green gram is profitable in terms of income for enriching the soil fertility through crop residue. In summer season, due to the bright sunshine and favorable climatic condition, incidence and pest and diseases is less as compared to kharif season. Hence, Summer green gram is profitable.

During this programme, Dr. T. R. Walkunde, I/c Programme Co-ordinator guided the farmers regarding different technologies implemented by KVK, Mohol, Dr. S. S. Misal, SMS (Agrometeorology) highlighted the climate resilient technologies and Mr. Shivaji Shinde, TAO, Sangola appealed the participating farmers to adopt the recent and advance technologies recommended by MPKV, Rahuri. Likewise, farmers involved in CFLD Programme shared their experiences, feedback. CFLD participating farmers Shri. Mahadeo Gaikwad shared his valuable experience about the Summer Green Gram Cultivation. He also told that the Summer Green Gram var. IPM-410-3 (Shikha) performs well in Summer Season.

Garib Kalyan Sammelan and Kisan Melava (31st May, 2022)

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mohol, Dist. Solapur organized Garib Kalyan Sammelan and Kisan Melava Kisan Mela and Demonstration under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav on 31st May, 2022 in collaboration with ATMA, Solapur at Shriram Mangal Karyalay, Pandharpur Road, Mohol, Dist. Solapur.

  As a part of this momentous occasion, Hon’ble Prime Minister had interacted with the beneficiaries of about various schemes spanning nine Ministries/Departments of the Government of India.  The number of beneficiaries of many of the schemes runs in crores and in several cases in tens of crores. 

All these schemes address the poorest segments of population; therefore, the event is aptly named as “Garib Kalyan Sammelan”.  The principal objective of the interaction is not only to understand how these schemes have brought about ease of living for the citizens, but also to explore possibility of convergence and saturation. During this event, Dr. V. M. Amrutsagar, ADR, ZARS, Solapur chaired the session, Shri. Madan Mukane, Project Director, ATMA, Solapur were present. Dr. T. R. Walkunde, Programme Co-ordinator, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mohol putforth the introductory remarks.

Kisan Mela and Demonstration on Use of Drone Technology (26 April, 2022)

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mohol, Dist. Solapur has conducted Kisan Mela and Live Demonstration on Use of Drone Technology on 26th April, 2022. During this programme the webcasting of Hon’ble Minister Narendrasingh Tomer was shown to participants.

Field day on Pigeanpea var. BDN-2013-41 (Godavari) 31st December, 2021

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mohol, Dist. Solapur conducted Field day on Pigeanpea var. BDN-2013-41 (Godavari) at Village-Ropale, Tal. Pandharpur, Dist.Solapur on 31st December, 2021.

STRY Training Programme on “Post Harvest Technology and Packaging of Fruits and Vegetables” during 13-18 December, 2021

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mohol, Dist. Solapur conducted STRY Training Programme on “Post Harvest Technology and Packaging of Fruits and Vegetables” during 13-18 December, 2021.

Webcasting of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi

Krishi Vigyan Kenrda, Mohol, Dist. Solapur organized Webcasting of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modiji. During this programmes farmers of nearby villages were present. During this webcasting Shri. Narendra Modiji decicated the 35 crop varieties to the nation and also interacted with the farmers all over the country through video conferencing.

Visit of Hon’ble Dr. Lakhan Singh, Director, ICAR – ATARI, Zone-VIII, Pune (24th September, 2021)

Visit of Hon’ble Dr. Lakhan Singh, Director, ICAR – ATARI, Zone-VIII, Pune at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mohol, Dist. Solapur on 24th September, 2021.

Visit of Hon’ble Dr. S. R. Gadakh, Director of Extension Education and Research, MPKV, Rahuri (22nd September, 2021)

Visit of Hon’ble Dr. S. R. Gadakh, Director of Extension Education and Research, MPKV, Rahuri to Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mohol on 22nd September, 2021. During his visit, he has visited all the Demonstration units available at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mohol, Dist. Solapur. Also, the newly established Automatic Weather Station was Inaugurated by the auspicious hands of Hon’ble Dr. S. R. Gadakh.

Celebration of Poshan Vatika Maha Abhiyan on 17th September, 2021

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mohol, Dist. Solapur in collaboration with IFFCO, ATMA and MAVIM celebrated Poshan Vatika Maha Abhiyan on 17th September, 2021. During this programme Live Webcasting of Hon’ble Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri. Narendra Singh Tomer was shown to Farmers, Women Farmers and Youth. Also, the Nutrition Kitchen Garden Seed Kits alongwith Fruits Plants were distributed to participants. Participants were given the foods cooked with Millets.

VII Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting on 28th May, 2021

VII Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mohol, Dist. Solapur conducted on 28th May, 2021 under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Dr. Sharad Gadakh, Director of Research and Extension Education, MPKV, Rahuri and in the presence of Hon’ble Dr. Lakhan Singh, Director, ICAR-ATARI, Pune, Zone-VIII. Also officials of Line Department and Progressive Farmers were present for this Meeting.

Kisan Mela (Rabi 2021)

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mohol, Dist. Solapur conducted Rabi Kisan Mela on 21st January, 2021 for the farmers in the jurisdiction. During this event, lectures on care should be taken while spraying of insecticides, Care and management of Livestock, Change of climate control was conducted. The programme starts with the Shivarpheri to Rabi 2021 Crop cafeteria and Nutrition Kitchen Garden of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mohol, Dist. Solapur was conducted. Also, the Safety kits were distributed to the participants farmers from UPL Pvt. Ltd. for making awareness of Safety kits.

Celebration of Swachhta Pakhwada during 16-31 December, 2020

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mohol, Dist. Solapur conducted Swachhta Pakhwada during 16-31 December, 2020.

Celebration of Samvidhan Diwas (26th November, 2020)

#SamvidhanDiwas@PIB_India@DDNewslive@airnewsalerts@MIB_India Celebration of Samvidhan Diwas @KVKMohol. During this event, reading of preamble of the Constitution was taken and Live webcasting was shown.

Celebration of Mahila Kisan Din 2020 (15th October, 2020)

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mohol, Dist. Solapur celebrated “Mahila Kisan Din 2020” on 15th October, 2020 using Google Meet Online Platform. During this event, Hon’ble Dr. S. R. Gadakh, Director Extension Education & Research, MPKV, Rahuri, Hon’ble Mr. Mohan Wagh, Registrar, MPKV, Rahuri and Shri. Madan Mukane, Dy. Director, ATMA, Solapur were present.

The webinar series with following topics were organized followed by the question and answer sessions:

1. Improved farm tools for farm women and implement bank concept – Dr. Suhas Upadhye, ZARS, Solapur

2. Opportunities in food processing enterprise – Shri. D. N. Kshirsagar, SMS (FST), KVK, Mohol

3. Backyard poultry – Dr. T. R. Walkunde, I/c Programme Co-ordinator, KVK, Mohol

4. Organic faming – Dr. S. G. Jadhav, SMS (Agro.), KVK, Mohol

Capacity development training programme for Anganwadi workers and farm women under “National Nutrition Maah” (17th September, 2020)

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mohol, Dist. Solapur conducted Capacity development training programme for Anganwadi workers and farm women under “National Nutrition Maah” on 17 September, 2020. During this programme Layout Demonstration of Nutrition Garden, Distribution of seed kit, seedlings, planting material and Training Programme on Nutri Thali, Bio-fortified Food Crops and Nutritional Gardening was held.

Webcasting of inauguration of Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University Jhansi (#UttamKrishiShikshaUnnatKrishi)

Krishi Vigyan Kendra Mohol Dist. Solapur organized Webcasting of inauguration of Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University Jhansi (#UttamKrishiShikshaUnnatKrishi) by the auspicious hands of Hon’ble Shri. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister, India on 29 August, 2020 at Pokharapur, Tal. Mohol, Dist. Solapur.

“Jagtik Adivasi Din” Ranbhaji & Jangali Phale Mahotsav 2020″

Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth Rahuri Krishi Vigyan Kendra and Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Solapur jointly organized “Jagtik Adivasi Din” Ranbhaji & Jangali Phale Mahotsav 2020″ on 09 August, 2020. At this event, Exhibition and Sale of Ranbhaji & Jangali Phale (Wild Vegetables & Fruits) was organized at APMC, Mohol. The Exhibition was inaugurated by the auspicious hands of Mrs. Ratnamala Potdar, Chairman Panchayat Samiti, Mohol and Shri. Aslam Chaudhari, Chairman, APMC, Mohol were present at this event. Dr. T. R. Walkunde, I/c PC & SMS (ASDS) guided the participants on Importance and Medicinal Properties of Ranbhaji & Jangali Phale (Wild Vegetables & Fruits) in day to day life of human being.

Webcasting of PM-Kisan #AatmaNirbharKrishi Abhiyan

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mohol, Dist. Solapur districts Solapur organized Webcasting of PM-Kisan #AatmaNirbharKrishi Abhiyan by the auspicious hands of Hon’ble Prime minister Shri Narendra Modi on 09 August, 2020. during this event honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi release the 2nd installment of PM Kisan Yojana. At this event, Dr. T. R. Walkunde, I/c PC & SMS (ASDS) guided the farmers on #AatmaNirbharKrishi Abhiyan and Care and Management of Milch Animals.

6th Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting (14 February, 2020)

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mohol, Dist. Solapur conducted 6th Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting on 14.02.2020 under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Dr. K. P. Vishwanatha, Vice Chancellor, MPKV, Rahuri. At this event, Hon’ble Dr. S. R. Gadakh, Director of Research & Extension Education, MPKV, Rahuri, Dr. Vijay Amrutsagar, Chief Scientist & Associate Director of Research, ZARS, Solapur, Shri. Madan Mukane, Project Director, ATMA, Solapur and representatives from Dist. Supt. Agricultural Office, National Research Center for Pomegranate, Solapur, District Agriculture Office, Animal Husbandry and other line departments were also present.

Agriculture Mechanization Day (14 February, 2020)

KVK, Mohol, Dist. Solapur, ZARS, Solapur, MPKV, Rahuri jointly organized Agriculture Mechanization Day at Mulegaon Farm, ZARS, Solapur on 14 February, 2020.

RKVY – Farmers FIRST Project Farmers Training Programme on “Bacterial Blight Disease Management on Pomegranate” (05th February, 2020)

KVK, Mohol, Dist. Solapur organized RKVY – Farmers FIRST Project Farmers Training Programme on “Bacterial Blight Disease Management on Pomegranate” organized by KVK Mohol on 05 February, 2020 for the pomegranate farmers.

Webcasting of International Potato Conference (28th January, 2020)

KVK, Mohol, Dist. Solapur organized webcasting of International Potato Conference for the farmers, students and scientists on 28th January 2020. On this occasion Hon’ble PM Shri. Narendraji Modi and Hon’ble Shri. Narendra Singh Tomar, Agriculture Minister, Government of India addressed during the webcast.

Siddheshwar Agril. Exhibition- 2020, Solapur (13-17, January 2020)

KVK Mohol organized Agril. Exhibition Stall at “Siddheshwar Agril. Exhibition- 2020” held at Solapur organized by Siddheshwar Yatra Committee, Solapur during 13-17, January 2020. The exhibition was inaugurated by auspicious hands of Hon’ble Dr. Rajendra Bhosale, Collector, Solapur and in the presence of Shri. Manoj Patil, Commissioner of Police, Solapur, Shri. Dharmaraj Kadadi, Chairman, Siddheshwar Sugar Factory, Solapur. Shri. Ravindra Mane, DSAO & PD, ATMA, Solapur and Siddheshwar Yatra Committee members were present at this event.

During the Agril. Exhibition, KVK, Mohol guided the farmers and youths about new improved varieties of various crops, their production technology, IPM & IDM of various crops, Agril. processing enterprise and improved farm tools and machineries.

MAGOVA 2019

Dr. T. R. Walkunde, I/C Programme Coordinator, Shri. A.G. Dighe, SMS (Agril. Extn), Shri. S. G. Jadhav, SMS (Agro.) & Shri. P. N. Madavi, SMS (PP) attended MAGOVA 2019 at Central Campus, MPKV, Rahuri on 11th January, 2020 to present the Live Exhibits and Extension Activities conducted by KVK, Mohol in the year 2019. The event was inaugurated by the auspicious hands of Hon’ble Shri. Dadaji Bhuse, Minister of Agriculture, M.S. and in the presence of Hon’ble Shri. Balasaheb Thorat, Minister of Revenue, M.S., Hon’ble Shri. Shankarrao Gadakh, Minister of Soil and Water Conservation, M. S., Hon’ble Dr. K. P. Viswanatha, Vice Chancellor, MPKV, Rahuri, Hon’ble Dr. S. R. Gadakh, Director of Research & Extension Education, MPKV, Rahuri.

Agriculture Technology Mahotsav 2019-20 (19-21 December, 2019)

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mohol organized Mahila Melava on 19th December, 2019 under Agriculture Technology Mahotsav 2019-20. At this event, Dr. V. M. Amrutsagar, Chief Scientist & Associate Director of Research, ZARS, Solapur was Chief guest. Also, Shri. Basavraj Birajdar, DSAO, Solapur, Dr. Dhananjay Jagdale, Deputy Commissioner, Animal Husbandary, Mohol Zone, Shri. Rajendra Pingale, Agriculture Supervisor, Malshiras Taluka, Prof. D. D. Kadam, Officer Incharge, ARS, Mohol, Shri. S. B. More, I/c TAO, Mohol were present.

During this event, Farmers Melava on 20th December, 2019 and Rural Youth Melava on 21st December, 2019 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mohol was conducted under Agriculture Technology Mahotsav 2019-20.

World Soil Health Day 2019 on 5th December, 2019

KVK, Mohol, Dist. Solapur celebrated “World Soil Health Day 2019” in collaboration with State Agriculture Department, Maharashtra at Village Vadval, Tal. Mohol, Dist. Solapur on 5th December, 2019.

Celebration of Indian Constitution Day on 26th November, 2019

Celebration of Indian Constitution Day at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mohol, Dist. Solapur on 26th November, 2019. During this event, Preamble of Indian Constitution, Flyers and Brouchers were distributed amongst all the Staff Members of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mohol, Dist. Solapur.

Webcasting of Fertilizer Application Awareness Programme on 22.10.2019

Webcasting of Fertilizer Application Awareness Programme at KVK, Mohol, Dist. Solapur on 22.10.2019. During this programme Dr. V. M. Amrutsagar, Chief Scientist & Associate Director of Research, Solapur, Dr. N. B. More, ZARS, Solapur, Dr. D. D. Kadam, I/c ARS, Mohol, Dr. T. R. Walkunde, Programme Co-ordinator, KVK, Mohol, Dist. Solapur were present.

World Food Day – 2019 with the theme Healthy Diets for #Zero Hunger World on 16th October, 2019

MPKV’s Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mohol Dist- Solapur celebrated World Food Day- 2019 with the theme Healthy Diets for #Zero Hunger World under UNICEF funded project ” Farming System for Nutrition (FSN). Guided the participants on Nutrition Garden Concept, Biofortified crop varieties of Wheat, Pearl Millet, Quality Protein Maize (QPM) and Nurient dense options viz Nutri cereals, Orange flesh sweet potato, Pomegranate (Hybrid)- Solapur Lal & Technologies and safe practices for Processing. Dr. Yogesh Deshmukh, FSO, FDA Solapur joined hands with FSSAI act, Food Safety and Eat Right Movement.

Inauguration of MPKV Seed Sale Counter by auspicious hands of Hon’ble Dr. Sharad Gadakh, Director of Research and Extension Education, MPKV, Rahuri on 05th October, 2019

Hon’ble Dr. Sharad Gadakh, Director of Research and Extension Education, MPKV, Rahuri and Dr. V. M. Amrutsagar, Chief Scientist & Associate Director of Research, ZARS, Solapur visited Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mohol, Dist. Solapur to inaugurate the MPKV Seed Sale counter at KVK, Mohol and to review the activities and progress on 05 October, 2019.

“Tree Plantation Drive” and “Kisan Goshti” on 17.09.2019

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mohol, Dist. Solapur conducted “Tree Plantation Drive” and “Kisan Goshti” on 17.09.2019 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra Mohol to create awareness and importance of Tree Plantation amongst the Farmers and Farm Women. During this event tree plantation by Staff members of KVK, Mohol, Farmers as well as Farm women were conducted.

Webcasting of launching “National Animal Disease Control Programme for Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis” by Hon’ble Shri. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister, India

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mohol, Dist. Solapur organized Webcasting of launching “National Animal Disease Control Programme for Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis” by Hon’ble Shri. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister, India.

Kisan Mela under Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA) 2019 on 3rd September, 2019

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mohol, Dist. Solapur in collaboration with Maharashtra State Agriculture Department and Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Solapur jointly organized “Kisan Melava” Under “Jal Shakti Abhiyan” at Smruti Bhavan, Akluj, Tal. Malshiras, Dist. Solapur on 03 September, 2019 (Wednesday). On this occasion, Pranjal Patil, Asst. Secretary, Jal Shakti Abhiyan, Government of India, Shri. Siddharth Bachhan, Block Nodal Officer, Malshiras, Sau. Vaishnavidevi Arjunsinh Mohite – Patil, Sabhapati, Panchayat Samiti, Malshiras, Shri. Ravindra Mane, Dy. Director, Water Conservation, Solapur, Dr. T. R. Walkunde, I/c Programme Co-ordinator & SMS (ASDS), Shri. Ravindra Kamble, SDAO, Pandharpur, Shri. Gajanan Nanaware, TAO, Malshiras, Dr. L. R. Tambade, Programme Co-ordinator, KVK, Solapur were present. During this event Agriculture Exhibition, Technical Sessions on different topics were organized for the farmers. Also, folder on “Vihir va Kupanalika Punarbharan” was published with the auspicious hands of dignitaries.

Training Programme on Preparation and Dissemination of Agromet Advisories for SMS (Agromet) and Observers under GKMS at DAMUs in KVKs of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Goa during 19-24 August, 2019

Training Programme on Preparation and Dissemination of Agromet Advisories for SMS (Agromet) and Observers under GKMS at DAMUs in KVKs of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Goa during 19-24 August, 2019 Inaugurated at ICAR-NRC on Pomegranate Solapur. The training programme was organized in collaboration with ICAR-ATARI, Pune, IMD, Pune, ICAR-NRC on Pomegranate, Solapur and KVK, Mohol, Dist. Solapur. The 6 days training programme for newly recruited SMS (Agromet) and Observers was inaugurated by Chief Guest Dr. Jyotsna Sharma, Director (Acting), ICAR-NRCP, Solapur. On this occasion Dr. Lakhan Singh, Director, ATARI, Pune, Dr. Kripan Ghosh, Head, Agrimet Dept.,IMD, Dr. DVS Reddy, Pr. Scientist, ATARI, Bengaluru were present. Dr. Jyotsna Sharma, Director, ICAR-NRCP in her inaugural address highlighted to participants the importance of agro meteorological advisories to the farmers in general and the horticultural crops in specific. She emphasized importance of dedication and commitment in professional life to all the newly recruited SMS and Observers. Dr. Lakhan Singh, Director, ATARI, Pune welcomed all the SMS and observers to NARS system and oriented them towards their role and responsibilities. He also underlined the importance of agromet advisories in planning farm operation, input use efficiency etc. Dr K. Ghosh, Head, Agrimet Dept., IMD highlighted the importance of the precise data collection. He also provided an overview of the training programme.

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