 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 16: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Jammu and Department of Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare, Jammu jointly organized five days "Training of Trainers (TOT) Capacity Building of FPO's in J&K" in collaboration with MANAGE-Hyderabad in the Division of Agricultural Extension Education, Faculty of Agriculture, Chatha from 16-20, December 2024. The capacity building programme has been organized under HADP-20 project entitled "Innovative Extension Approaches for Revitalizing Agriculture in Jammu & Kashmir".
Prof. S. K. Gupta, Director Research, SKUAST, Jammu was chief guest during the inaugural function and Prof. AmrishVaid Director Extension, SKUAST, Jammu & Sh. Sanjay Koul Asstt. Agricultural Marketing Advisor & Incharge was guest of honour on the occasion. In his inaugural address, Prof. S. K. Gupta, Director Research, SKUAST, Jammu appreciated the efforts of Division of Agricultural Extension Education, SKUAST-Jammu and Department of Agriculture, Jammu for organizing capacity building programme for the field functionaries of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, SKUAST, Jammu, Agriculture and Horticulture Departments on this important topic: Training of Trainers (TOT) Capacity Building of FPO's in J&K. Prof. Gupta put emphasis on practical and theoretical type of trainings so, that trainees can efficiently utilize the knowledge acquired during the training programme at ground level. He stressed that all the nitty-gritties of FPO's formation should be clearly highlighted during the capacity building programme so, that trainees do not have any doubt in mind.
Prof. AmrishVaid Director Extension, SKUAST, Jammu highlighted the significance of such events to refresh the knowledge of the officers of line departments and provide platforms to interact with the experts to get better solution to the problems faced by them on field. Ms. Farhat Nabi, Faculty Manage Hyderabad briefed the house about programme schedule of the five days training programme.
Sh. Sanjay Koul, Asstt. Agricultural Marketing Advisor & Incharge in his address deliberated on the series of the training programme being conducted for the master trainers of Development Departments. He further highlighted the importance of conducting such trainings for the formation of FPO's as he said that, it is the future of Group Farming in India for solving all problems, like marketing, post harvest management and farmers upbringing.
Dr.Vinod Gupta, Professor & Head Division of Agricultural Extension Education/PI of the project entitled "Innovative Extension Approaches for Revitalizing Agricultural in J&K" formally welcomed all the dignitaries and participants at the five days capacity building programme, in his address highlighted the role of HADP project in transforming the agriculture landscape of J&K. He instructed the trainees to interact with the Faculty of MANAGE Hyderabad about formation of FPO's in their respective operational areas. While the vote of thanks was extended by Prof. Pawan Sharma of the Division of Agricultural Economics & ABM SKUAST-Jammu
More than 60 officers of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, SKUAST, Jammu, Agriculture and Horticulture Departments registered for the capacity building programme. The inaugural functions was graced by Prof. P. S. Slathia and Prof. L. K. Sharma. |
