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 06-10, January 2025. The capacity building programme has been organized under HADP-20 project entitled “Innovative Extension Approaches for Revitalizing Agriculture in Jammu & Kashmir”.
A. S. Reen, Director Agriculture, Jammu was chief guest during the inaugural function. In his inaugural address, A. S. Reen, Director Agriculture, 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 Agriculture Department on this important topic: Training of Trainers (TOT) Capacity Building of FPO’s in J&K. so, that trainees can efficiently utilize the knowledge acquired during the training programme at ground level.
Prof. Vinod Gupta, 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 and advised the trainees to interact with the Faculty of MANAGE Hyderabad about formation of FPO’s in their respective operational areas.
Sh. Raj Kumar, Technical Officer, Directorate of Agriculture, Jammu briefed the house about programme schedule of the five days training programme.
Mr. Asif Mohi-Ud-Din, Resource Person MANAGE Hyderabad 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. While the vote of thanks was extended by Mr. Sahil Badgal, Young Professional, Project No. 20, Division of Agricultural Extension Education SKUAST-Jammu
More than 60 officers of Agriculture Department registered for the capacity building programme. The inaugural functions was graced by Prof. P. S. Slathia, Prof. Rakesh Sharma, Prof. L. K. Sharma, Mr. Sanka Phani Pavan Kumar & Mr. Nagamalla Sricharan, Resource Persons from MANAGE, Hyderabad.
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Professor & Head
Division of Agricultural Extension Education
