Farmers of Jampuijala RD Block Trained on Modern Horticulture Techniques by BKSL

By TC News Desk

Agartala, 23^rd April 2025:In a significant step towards enhancing agri-based livelihoods in Tripura, Basix Krishi Samruddhi Limited (BKSL), a national-level organization, organized a day-long training program on “Modern Technologies of Horticulture” at Dayarampara ADC Village near Ujan Golaghati High School in Jampuijala RD Block, Sepahijala district.

The training program, held on April 23, was conducted with support from the Central Institute of Horticulture (CIH), Dimapur, Nagaland, functioning under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.

As many as 50 farmers from across Jampuijala RD Block actively participated in the workshop, where they were introduced to contemporary practices in horticulture aimed at boosting productivity and income. The focus areas included Agar plantation, honey bee culture, mushroom cultivation, coconut and Sapri banana plantation, homemade organic manure preparation, pest and disease control, and fish culture.

The resource persons for the training included Khokan Roy, Retired Deputy Director of Horticulture, Government of Tripura, and Suman Paul, Project Associate, Department of Botany, Tripura University. Their expert insights were well-received by the farmers, who expressed enthusiasm to implement the learnings in their respective fields.

The initiative also saw the involvement of four Farmers Producer Companies (FPOs) and cooperative societies, which are set to support the trained farmers in aggregating their produce for bulk selling, thereby ensuring better price realization.

By promoting Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), sustainable farming methods, and local value addition, BKSL and CIH are working towards empowering rural farmers with the tools to achieve long-term sustainability and align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This program marks a crucial step in strengthening grassroots agricultural practices in Tripura and is expected to have a lasting impact on the productivity and economic well-being of the participating farmers.