A Five-Day Residential Skill Development Programme on “Scientific Practices for Enhancing Crop Productivity and Farm Income” was organized under the SC Sub Plan–NICRA of ICAR–CRIDA from 28 September to 02 October 2026 at KVK Ranga Reddy, ICAR–CRIDA, Hyderabad. A total of 25 SC farmers participated in the programme.
The training aimed to enhance farmers' knowledge and practical skills in scientific crop production, soil and nutrient management, water management, climate-resilient agriculture, weed management, crop diversification, farm mechanization, natural resource management and farm income enhancement.
The inaugural programme commenced with the lighting of the traditional lamp, Dr. Chandrakant M.H., Senior Scientist and Head, KVK Ranga Reddy, welcomed the dignitaries, resource persons and participants. Dr. Gautam Veer Chauhan, SMS (Agronomy) and Training Coordinator, presented the objectives and training schedule. Dr. J.V.N.S. Prasad, Project Coordinator, AICRPDA, ICAR–CRIDA, attended as Chief Guest, while Dr. I. Srinivas, Principal Scientist (FMP) and OIC, Bhuvan Research Farm, was the Guest of Honour.
During the five-day programme, experts from ICAR–CRIDA and KVK Ranga Reddy delivered technical sessions on scientific agronomic practices, soil health, integrated nutrient management, improved varieties, seed management, weed and water management, climate-resilient agriculture, farm mechanization, pulse and oilseed production, natural farming, integrated farming systems, post-harvest management and farm economics. The programme included classroom lectures, practical demonstrations, field visits and hands-on training.
The valedictory programme was held on 02 October 2026. Dr. D.B.V. Ramana, OIC, GRF, ICAR–CRIDA, attended as Chief Guest. Shri Ravi Nath, MAO, Yacharam Mandal, and Shri Murthy Guru, AEO, Chodurpally Village, attended as Guests of Honour. Certificates were distributed to all participants.
The training successfully strengthened the capacity of 25 SC farmers to adopt climate-resilient, resource-efficient and profitable agricultural practices for enhancing crop productivity and farm income.
