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Stakeholders meet organized on promotion of crop residue management
One day stakeholders meet under promotion of agricultural mechanization for in-situ crop residue management was organized by ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Zone-II, Jodhpur at ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal.
During inaugural session, Dr RRB Singh, Director, NDRI Karnal expressed his concerned that burning crop residue causes phenomenal pollution problem in the atmosphere and huge nutritional loss and physical health deterioration to the soil. Apart from loss of nutrients, some of the soil properties like soil temperature, pH, moisture, available phosphorus and soil organic matter are greatly affected due to burning. He appreciated the collective efforts of Krishi Vigyan Kendras of Haryana and Delhi to mitigate situation and to create awareness among farming community. He also emphasized on multi-stakeholders’ participation at local level and focus on youth, women and socially disadvantaged group for addressing this issue.
Dr M.S. Meena, Principal Scientist from ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Jodhpur gave a brief account of progress made by KVKs on capacity building, environment building and sensitization of the farming community during 2018-19. He appealed for promotion of in-situ management of crop residue by retention and incorporation into the soil using appropriate mechanization inputs. Dr Meena also stressed on developing innovative systems like farmers cooperatives and service window.
ATARI Jodhpur invited guest lectures also for latest technological updates on crop residue management with the stakeholders. Farmers of Haryana and Delhi who are implementing this project also shared their field experiences with experts and farmers.
Dr H N Meena, Project Investigator of this project narrated the plan of project for 2019-20 and also proposed vote of thanks.
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ICAR - Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Jodhpur : An Overview
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is an autonomous organisation under the Department of Agricultural Research & Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. Agricultural Extension Division is one of the Subject Matter Divisions where the major activities are of Assessment and Demonstration of Technology/Products through a network of 690 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs). The Division of Agricultural Extension, ICAR, New Delhi is headed by Deputy Director General (Agricultural Extension) supported by 2 Assistant Director Generals. The thrust areas of Agricultural Extension Division are:
- Assessment and demonstration of technology/products.
- Training of practising farmers, farm women and vocational training for rural youth.
- Training of extension personnel.
- Single window delivery system for technology products, diagnostic services and information through, Agricultural Technology Information Centres (ATICs)
- Development of gender-specific technologies, and
- Creating awareness of improved agriculral technologies among the farmers.
- Technology Application, assembling and feedback
- Institution building and partnership
ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute (ATARI), Jodhpur is one of the 11 ICAR-ATARIs formerly known as Zonal Project Directorates (ZPDs) functioning under Division of Agricultural Extension. ICAR has established a vast network of KVKs all over the country under the administrative control of various ICAR institutes, State Agricultural Universities (SAUs), State Department of Agriculture, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and other institutes for implementing the central governmental projects/schemes. In the Zone, 7 Agricultural Technology Information Centres (ATICs) are working for delivering the "Single Window" delivery system. Since, Zonal Project Directorate has been elevated as ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute (ATARI), the mandates of ICAR-ATARI has also been changed where
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