14/08/2026
ICAR-CICR Organizes Farmers Training and Field Day at Tirkhura under DAPSC
The ICAR–Central Institute for Cotton Research (ICAR-CICR), Nagpur, organized an Input Demonstration-cum-Tree Plantation Programme and Farmers Training-cum-Field Day at Tirkhura, Taluka Umred, District Nagpur, on 11 August 2026 under the DAPSC scheme. The programme focused on nutritional security, climate-smart agriculture, improved crop production technologies, environmental sustainability, and awareness of government schemes. About 60 farmers participated.
The programme was attended by Dr. J. H. Meshram, Principal Scientist and Nodal Officer, DAPSC; Dr. R. R. Chapke, Principal Scientist and Head, KVK-CICR; Dr. S. P. Gawande, Senior Scientist and Member, DAPSC; Dr. B. B. Fand, Senior Scientist and Member, DAPSC; Dr. U. V. Galkate, SMS and Member, DAPSC; and Shri Akshay Kamble, Senior Technical Assistant. Officials from the State Department of Agriculture included Ms. Diksh*ta Tirmare, Taluka Agriculture Officer, Umred; Ms. Yevale, Assistant Agriculture Officer; Ms. S. S. Rewatkar, BTM, ATMA; and Shri S. U. Meshram, Mandal Krushi Adhikari. Local representatives including Ms. Yogita Vaidya, Sarpanch, Tirkhura; Shri Neru Waghmare; and Ms. Aruna Dudhekar, Krushi Sakhi, along with villagers, participated in the programme. Mr. Vijay Gaikwad and Mr. Ashwin Meshram provided organizational support.
At the Anganwadi Centre, vegetable seed kits were distributed for establishing a Poshan Vatika, followed by plantation of Guava, Karwand, Amla, Drumstick and Custard Apple. Dr. U. V. Galkate highlighted the importance of Poshan Vatika, while Dr. R. R. Chapke emphasized the nutritional value of nutri-cereals.
During the training, Dr. J. H. Meshram explained DAPSC interventions and announced the initiative to develop Tirkhura as a Climate-Smart Village. Dr. R. R. Chapke emphasized improved agricultural extension, while Dr. B. B. Fand and Dr. S. P. Gawande provided technical guidance on integrated disease and insect pest management in cotton. Ms. Diksh*ta Tirmare briefed farmers about smart agriculture practices and government schemes.The team also visited a women farmers' Bio-Input Resource Centre (BRC) and field demonstrations on closer-spacing cotton and paddy. Dr. U. V. Galkate coordinated the programme, and Shri Ganvir proposed the vote of thanks.