Krishi Vigyan Kendra Doda hosts 15 Day Training Programme for input dealers

DODA : Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Doda, SKUAST Jammu today hosted 15 day training programme on Integrated Nutrient management (INM) for agricultural input dealers here at Bhaderwah.

The programme was conducted under the guidance of Dr J.P. Sharma, Vice Chancellor, SKUAST Jammu. The team of scientists of KVK Doda, under the leadership of Dr S.K Gupta Director Extension SKUAST Jammu, will train the dealers of Doda and Kishtwar districts.

The programme started with welcome address by Dr Narinder Paul, Scientist KVK Doda.

Dr AS Charak. Senior Scientist and Head KVK Doda briefed the participants about the content and outline of 15 days programme schedule. He highlighted the importance of the programme for the fertilizer dealers. Amjad Hussain Malik, Saffron Development Officer, hailed the SKUAST Jammu for organizing the programme at KVK which will benefit not only the input dealers but also the farmers of the twin districts.

On the first day of the programme, Dr Narinder Paul delivered the lecture on essential nutrients and their role in plant nutrition.

Dr AS Charak deliberated and demonstrated the collection of soil sample for its testing. The queries of the participants were also answered by the organizers. Technical session ended with the vote of thanks by Dr GN Jha, Scientist KVK Doda.