Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 25: Ten day training programme on “Recent advances in the production of Bio-Fertilizers and Bio-Pesticides”, organized by Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) Jammu concluded.
The training was sponsored by ICAR, New Delhi and was first of its kind in the Jammu province.
Dr KS Risam, Vice Chancellor, of the University was the chief guest.
The purpose of organizing training programmes was to bring about the qualitative improvement and to update the teachers, researchers and extension specialists in the latest knowledge and techniques in the field of their specialization, to interact and exchange experiences and also to maintain a feedback to make research and education more relevant.
Prof VK Razdan, in his welcome address highlighted the importance of biological control in the pest and disease suppression so that dependence on agro-chemicals is reduced.
Dr KS Risam highlighted the importance of bio-fertilizers and bio-pesticides and encouraged all the scientists and participants to start small ventures so that they can produce these valuable products. He also said that Jammu and Kashmir has a great potential of organic production and these products act as a key for organic production.
Dr JP Sharma, Director Research, emphasized on the improvement of efficacy of beneficial microbes for the management of plant diseases and pests.
Dr Vishal Gupta, the Course Director gave a detailed presentation regarding the hands on training provided to the participants who, apart from Jammu and Kashmir had come from different States. Participants appreciated the concept of trainings and the quality of practicals conducted.
The valedictory function was attended by Prof DP Abrol, Dean Faculty of Agriculture, Prof JP Sharma, Director Research, Prof Anil Gupta, Head, Division of Plant Pathology, Dr SK Gupta, University Librarian along with resource persons.
The vote of thanks was delivered by Dr Brajeshwar Singh, Course coordinator of the training programme.
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