Early Times Report
SAMBA, Oct 15: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Samba celebrated National Farm Women's Day on the theme "Role of Women Farmers in Building Developed Agriculture and a Developed India" in the remote village of Ratwana, District Samba, with the objective of recognising the invaluable contribution of farm women to agriculture and allied sectors and promoting their empowerment through scientific farming practices. The programme was organised under the directions of Prof. B. N. Tripathi, Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-Jammu, under the able guidance of Prof. Amrish Vaid, Director Extension, SKUAST-Jammu, and under the direct supervision of Prof. Sanjay Khajuria, Chief Scientist and Head, KVK Samba.
On the occasion, Prof. Sanjay Khajuria honoured three distinguished farm women of District Samba, namely Trishla Devi, Smt. Jyoti Devi and Arti Sharma, in recognition of their valuable contributions to agriculture, beekeeping and for the promotion of agroforestry in the district. Their efforts reflect the significant role played by rural women in strengthening agricultural livelihoods, conserving natural resources and promoting sustainable farming practices.
Prof. Khajuria also distributed Amla saplings among the participants to encourage fruit plantation, diversify farm income and promote agroforestry as a sustainable and remunerative farming practice. He highlighted various initiatives undertaken by KVK Samba for the welfare and empowerment of farm women, particularly through scientific awareness, skill development, technology dissemination and the promotion of income-generating agricultural activities.
Dr. Neerja Sharma delivered an expert lecture on horticulture, highlighting improved cultivation practices and the potential of horticultural crops to enhance farm productivity and income. Dr. Saurav Gupta sensitised the participants about the safe and judicious use of pesticides, emphasising the importance of following recommended doses, observing waiting periods and adopting responsible plant-protection practices. Dr. Shalini Khajuria spoke on the application and benefits of biopesticides, encouraging farmers to adopt eco-friendly crop-protection measures for sustainable agriculture.
The programme provided a valuable platform for recognising the achievements of farm women, disseminating scientific agricultural knowledge and encouraging greater participation of women in sustainable agricultural development.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Shri Ashok Kumar and Shri Ram Kumar, progressive farmers, who appreciated the efforts of KVK Samba in reaching farming communities in remote areas and promoting the welfare of farm women. |
