Training and Distribution of Agricultural Inputs to the Farmers of Coastal Maharashtra under SCSP

A one-day training programme under SCSP on ‘Site-specific nutrient management for improving the productivity and income of coastal farmers’ was organized by ICAR – CCARI, Goa at Ghavanale village of Kudal taluka of Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra on 8^th October 2021. The training included technical sessions on site-specific nutrient management in important crops, preparations of the organics and its use of important crops for improving productivity and income and water harvesting structures suitable for the west coast region. Quality vegetable seed kits of five vegetables, green manuring seeds, ingredients for jeevamrut preparation and training material were also distributed to beneficiary farmers. A hands-on practical demonstration on the preparation of Jeevamrut was organized with an interactive session. The training programme was organized with an aim to capacity building of the farmers to improve the productivity and income through SSNM and water management in the pulse and vegetable cultivation during the rabi season ahead. The programme was organized by Shri Vinod A. Ubarhande, ACTO (Farm Superintendent), Dr. Gopal R. Mahajan, Scientist (Soil Science), Dr. Sujeet Desai Scientist (LWME) and Shri Ravi Kadam (SSS).