By TC News Desk
Agartala, 20th April 2025: A day-long training program focusing on “Modern Technologies of Horticulture” was organized on Friday at Khumchak Kalakendra, Dayarampara ADC Village under Jampuijala RD Block in Sepahijala district, Tripura. The initiative was spearheaded by Basix Krishi Samruddhi Limited (BKSL), a national-level organization dedicated to promoting agri-based livelihoods, with technical and logistical support from the Central Institute of Horticulture (CIH), Dimapur, Nagaland, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
The training aimed at strengthening the capabilities of local farmers through the adoption of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), sustainable farming techniques, value addition, and market diversification for enhanced income. A total of 50 farmers from across Jampuijala Block participated in the program, which included interactive sessions, demonstrations, and expert lectures.
Key topics covered during the training included Agar cultivation, apiculture (honey bee farming), mushroom farming, Makhna and lotus cultivation, coconut and Sapri banana farming, papaya (papiya) cultivation, preparation of homemade organic manure, pest and disease control techniques, and integrated fish culture. The training sessions were enriched by the presence of two eminent resource persons—Khokan Roy, Retired Deputy Director of Horticulture, Government of Tripura, and Dr. Kaushik Majumder, Scientist in Botany and part-time lecturer at Tripura University.
To ensure the long-term success of the initiative, four Farmers Producer Companies (FPOs) are actively supporting the participating farmers by aggregating their produce for bulk sales and improved market access.
Organizers expressed optimism that the knowledge imparted during the training would not only boost farm productivity but also help in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to zero hunger, responsible production, and economic growth.
