Past Events - North Farm of ICAR-CRIJAF, Nilganj, Barrackpore, North 24 Parganas, PIN-700121

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Awareness program on natural farming
Start Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
End Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Kotra village
Description : An awareness program was organised to promote natural farming in Kotra village. 20 farm women attended the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

One day training on Nutritional significance and value addition of jute leaves
Start Date: Monday, January 20, 2025
End Date: Monday, January 20, 2025

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Kotra village
Description : One day training on Nutritional significance and value addition of jute leaves was organized to promote cultivation and value addition of jute leaves. 20 farm women attended the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

One day training on Weed management in winter vegetables
Start Date: Friday, January 10, 2025
End Date: Friday, January 10, 2025

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Kotra village
Description : A one day training was organised to promote scientific weed management in winter vegetables among farm women in Kotra village. 10 farm women attended the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Installation and use of Pheromone traps for pest management
Start Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
End Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : Kotra village
Description : A agricultural method demonstration was organized to promote Installation and use of Pheromone traps for pest management. 10 farm women attended the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

One day training on Production technology of dragon fruit
Start Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
End Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl)
Description : One day training on Production technology of dragon fruit was organized to promote scientific cultivation of dragon fruit among farming community. 15 farmers attended the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

5 days training on entrepreneurship development in fisheries and aquaculture
Start Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025
End Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Event Category : Skill Development Training
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl)
Description : A 5 days training was organized to promote entrepreneurship in fisheries and aquaculture among the farmers and farm women in the Hingalganj block of North 24 Parganas district under SCSP program of ICAR-CRIJAF . 15 farmers attended the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Tuesday, December 24, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Bodai village
Description : Visited the field of 2 progreesive farmers cultivating Broccoli and Bio fortified caulifower. The were advised to use paddy straw mulch for water conservation and use bio pesticides against pest and disease infestation
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

One day training on Pest and Disease management in organic farming
Start Date: Friday, December 20, 2024
End Date: Friday, December 20, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Kotra village
Description : One day training on Pest and Disease management in organic farming was organized to promote ecofriendly management of pest and diseases at Kotra village. 20 farm women participated in the event
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Three days training on Value addition of Guava and Papaya products
Start Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
End Date: Friday, December 20, 2024

Event Category : Skill Development Training
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl)
Description : Three days training was organized at KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) To provide skill development training on Value addition of Guava and Papaya products from 18-20 December 2024. 20 farm women participated in the event
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

One day training on Improved package of practises of Lentil and Mustard
Start Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024
End Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Kotra village
Description : One day training on Improved package of practises of Lentil and Mustard was organized at Kotra village. 20 farmers attended the event
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

One day training on Scientific approaches to effective fish farming management during winter
Start Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Bailani village
Description : A One day training on Scientific approaches to effective fish farming management during winter was organized at Bailani village to promote ffective fish farming management during winter. 15 farmers attended the event
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Awareness program on Entrepreneurship opportunities in Beekeeping
Start Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Bailani Village
Description : An Awareness program was organised at Bailani Village on 18/12/2024 on Entrepreneurship opportunities in Beekeeping . 12 farmers attended the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Awareness program on Feed Management in Aquaculture
Start Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Rupmari Village
Description : An Awareness program on Feed Management in Aquaculture was organized in Rupmari Village of Hingalganj block to create awareness on scientific Feed Management techniques in Aquaculture. 20 farmers attended the event
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

One day training on" Natural Farming: Scope and Opportunities"
Start Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Hingalganj
Description : A one day training program was organized at hingalganj block to promote natural farming. 15 farmers attended the program.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Method demonstration on oyster mushroom production
Start Date: Monday, December 16, 2024
End Date: Monday, December 16, 2024

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Singerber village
Description : Method demonstration on oyster mushroom production was organized on 16/12/2024 at Kotra village to popularise the scientific technology of Oyster mushroom production. 23 farm women attended the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Method demonstration on oyster mushroom production
Start Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
End Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Kotra village
Description : Method demonstration on oyster mushroom production was organized on 07/12/2024 at Kotra village to popularise the scientific technology of Oyster mushroom production. 30 farm women attended the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Live viewing of Krishi Choupal Episode 1
Start Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
End Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Kotra village
Description : A group meeting was organized for the Webcasting of Krishi Choupal Episode 1 and interaction with the farming community at Kotra village. 30 farmers participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Animal Vaccination Camp
Start Date: Friday, December 6, 2024
End Date: Friday, December 6, 2024

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Bailani, Hingalganj Block
Description : A one day vaccination camp was held for duck, poultry, goat and sheep on 06/12/2024 at Bailanai village in hingalganj block to provide vaccination and create awareness among farmers about significance of vaccination. 43 farmers participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

One day training on Nursery raising techniques in winter vegetables
Start Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024
End Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024

Event Category : School Dropouts Training
Venue : Hingalganj
Description : One day training on Nursery raising techniques in winter vegetables was organized at Hingalganj block To promote scientific techniques for nursery raising in in winter vegetables. 20 farmers participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Three days training on Nutrition garden for livelihood and nutritional security
Start Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
End Date: Friday, November 29, 2024

Event Category : School Dropouts Training
Venue : Training hall, ICAR-CRIJAF
Description : A three days training was organized under TSP of ICAR-CRIJAF To create awareness and impart training on development and management of Nutrition garden for livelihood and nutritional security. 15 participants attended the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

One day training on Scientific feed management in goat
Start Date: Friday, November 22, 2024
End Date: Friday, November 22, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Panchshil village
Description : A one day training was organized on 22/11/2024 at Panchshil village to create awareness and impart training on Scientific feed management in goat. 16 farmers and farm women attend the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Method demonstration on Seed treatment in Pulse crops
Start Date: Friday, November 22, 2024
End Date: Friday, November 22, 2024

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : Kotra village
Description : A method demonstration was organized at Kotra village on 22/11/2024 To demonstrate the scientific method of seed treatment in pulse crops to farm women. 10 farm women attended the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Farmers visit to KVK
Start Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
End Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl)
Description : 20 farmers and farm women visited KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) on 2024/11/14.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

One day training on Improved package of practices of lentil and mustard
Start Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
End Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Panchshil village
Description : A one day training was organized at Panchshil village to create awareness and impart training on Improved package of practices of lentil and mustard on 14/11/2024. 15 farm women participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field day on Scientific brooding of chicks
Start Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Kotra village
Description : A field day was organized to demonstrate the success of Scientific brooding of chicks to farmers. 12 farmers attended the field day.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

One day training on care and management of livestock during climate stress
Start Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Training Hall, ICAR-CRIJAF
Description : A one day training was organized by KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) on 13/11/2024 to create awareness and impart training on care and management of livestock during climate stress. 20 farmers participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Film show on Integrated Farming system
Start Date: Monday, November 11, 2024
End Date: Monday, November 11, 2024

Event Category : Film Show
Venue : Hingalganj Block
Description : A film show was organized at Hingalganj To create awareness on Integrated Farming system. 21 farmers attended the event
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Awareness program on Scientific aquaculture practices
Start Date: Monday, November 11, 2024
End Date: Monday, November 11, 2024

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Nabinganj
Description : An awareness program was organized at Nabinganj village to create awareness on Scientific aquaculture practices. 24 farmers attended the event
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

One day training on Biocontrol strategies for pest and disease management
Start Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024
End Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Sanderbill village
Description : One day training on Biocontrol strategies for pest and disease management at Sanderbill village on 09/11/2024 to create awareness and promote biocontrol strategies for pest and disease management.20 farmers attended the training
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Awareness program on Natural Farming
Start Date: Friday, November 8, 2024
End Date: Friday, November 8, 2024

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Sanderbill village
Description : An awareness program was organized at Ssnderbill village to create awareness on Natural Farming. 35 farmers attended the event
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

One day training on "Feed Management in Aquaculture"
Start Date: Friday, November 8, 2024
End Date: Friday, November 8, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Sanderbill Village
Description : A one day training program was organized by KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) on "Feed Management in Aquaculture" on 8th November 2024 at Sanderbill VIllage, Hingalganj Block tocreate awareness on feed management in aquaculture. 20 farmers participated in the training.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Special Campaign 4.0
Start Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2024
End Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024

Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl), Babpur, Beraberia
Description : KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl), ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore, organized Special Campaign 4.0 ) from 2nd -31st October, 2024. During the period, various activities were carried out in KVK campus as well as in the villages. On 3rd October, cleanliness activities were carried out in KVK administrative building and farmer’s hostel. On 5th October 2024, live telecast of 18th installment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, was conducted where in 20 participants attended the programme. Training on “Oyster mushroom production using paddy straw and waste to wealth conversion through vermicomposting” was conducted on 7th October, 2024. On 21st October, 2024 collection and disposal of plastic waste in and around KVK farm was carried out. On 28th October, 2024, weeding out of unwanted files in KVK office and clearing out temporary files in the office computers were done. On 30th October, 2024, group meeting was conducted in Babpur village for creating awareness on cleanliness of village surroundings.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Farmers visit to KVK
Start Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK North 24 Paragnas(Addl)
Description : Four farmers visited the KVK on 30th October to issues related pest and disease problems of winter vegetables. Dr. Aravid, T. and Dr Rinku Bharali apprised the farmers on use of proper doses of chemical pesticides for insect pest and disease managment and also encourged the farmers to take up organic vegetable production for higher income.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
End Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Babpur vilage
Description : Visited the vegetable field of Mr. Ganesh Maity of Babpur who is cultivating winter vegetables such as cabbage, cauliflower, brinjal etc. The crops were found to be deficient in nutrients and showed yellowing of leaves. The farmer was advised to apply vermicompost/ cowdung alongwith complex fertilizer 10:26:26 NPK.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Designing and Management of Custom Hiring Centre
Start Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
End Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024

Event Category : School Dropouts Training
Venue : ICAR-CRIJAF
Description : A one day training program was organized to create awareness on Designing and Management of Custom Hiring Centre for rural youth. 20 rural youth who are school dropouts and active in farming activities attended the program.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Oyster mushroom cultivation
Start Date: Monday, October 7, 2024
End Date: Monday, October 7, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Bapur village
Description : A one day training program was organized at Bapur village to create awareness on oyster mushroom cultivation. 18 farmers attended the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Scientific cultivation of onion
Start Date: Thursday, October 3, 2024
End Date: Thursday, October 3, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Beraberia village
Description : A one day training program was organized on Scientific cultivation of onion at Beraberia village. 15 farmers attended the event
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Scientist visit to farmer field under Natural Farming project
Start Date: Thursday, October 3, 2024
End Date: Thursday, October 3, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Basudevpur
Description : Scientist visit to farmer field under Natural Farming project was conducted on 03.10.2024 To interact for farmers for organising natural farming demonstration and providing crop advisories
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Management of Ducks under Integrated Farming System
Start Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Dhankhali Village
Description : A one day training program was organized on 02/10/2024 at Dhankhali village. To create awareness on management of Ducks under IFS. 20 farmers attended the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Swachh Bharat Diwas
Start Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : ICAR-CRIJAF
Description : Swacch bharat diwas was celebrated on 2nd October, 2024 in collaboration with ICAR-CRIJAF. Sanitation workers in the institute and best volunteer for SHS campaign 2024 was felicitated in the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Basics of Aquaculture
Start Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Sandlbill Village
Description : A one day training program was organized on 01.10.2024 at Sandelbill village on basics of aquaculture. 34 farmers attended the event
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Monday, September 30, 2024
End Date: Monday, September 30, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Beraberia village
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 30.9.2024 to Beraberia village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) visited the farm of Mr Sanju sarkar, who is cultivating Okra under natural farming. During the visit, the farmer was advised to use organic products such as jeevamrit, , agniastra, neem oil etc. for soil fertility management and pests management.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Nutrient management options in Organic Farming
Start Date: Friday, September 27, 2024
End Date: Friday, September 27, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas
Description : KVK North 24 Parganas organized one day training on Nutrient management options in Organic Farming on 27/09/2024. 12 farmers participated in the training
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Natural Farming
Start Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
End Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl)
Description : A 2 days training program on "Natural farming for resource conservation and sustainable crop production" was organised at KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) on September 25 and 26th, 2024. 40 farmers attended the training program
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Farmer Scientist Interaction
Start Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024
End Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas
Description : KVK North 24 Parganas organized a Farmer Scientist Interaction on 2024/09/26 To interact with the farmers to understand the field level problems and suggest practical solutions and to plan the activities of KVK accordingly. 25 farmers attended the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Method demonstration on Bio-stimulant preparation for natural farming
Start Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl)
Description : A Method demonstration on Bio-stimulant Preparation for Natural Farming was organised on 25th September 2024 at KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl). Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture), KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) briefed about Natural farming and demonstrated on preparation of Jeevamrit and Beejamrit. During the programme, 40 farmers from different village participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Feed Management in Aquaculture
Start Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Panchshila Village
Description : KVK North 24 Parganas conducted one day training program on Feed Management in Aquaculture at Pachshila village. 15 farmers participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Cleanliness drive at School
Start Date: Monday, September 23, 2024
End Date: Monday, September 23, 2024

Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : Central Public School, Nilgunj
Description : KVK North 24 Parganas organized cleanliness drive at Central Public school, Nilgunj to create awareness on cleanliness among staffs and students of school
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Human Chain
Start Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
End Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024

Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl)
Description : A human chain was formed in KVK campus to raise awareness and demonstrate commitment to cleanliness and sanitation among the employees and farm labourers. 20 people participated in the human chain.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Campaign among SHGs
Start Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024
End Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024

Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : Beraberia Village
Description : An interaction session was organised with members of 4 different SHG representatives at Beraberia village on 19.09.2024. 10 SHG members and KVK staff attended the programme and various issues regarding the swachhata abhiyan and core message of sanskaar, Swabhav, Zimmedari and Bhagidari shared.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Swachhata Samvad
Start Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024
End Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024

Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : Beraberia village
Description : A swachhata samvad was organized in Beraberia village on 19.09.2024 in clllaboration with ICAR-CRIJAF. Total of 13 farmer women, KVK staffs and ICAR CRIJAF officials attended the programme and various issues regarding the swachhata abhiyan and core message of Swabhav swachhata-Sanskar Swachhata was discussed in the interaction.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Engagement with School Children
Start Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : Central Public School, Nilgunj
Description : As a part of SHS campaign 2024, a slogan writing competition and quiz competition was organized at Central Public School for the school children. The core message of SHS campaign "Swabhav Swachhata, Sanskaar Swachhata" and the significance of personel and community hygiene was highlighted among the students and school staffs. 15 students participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Swachhta Pledge
Start Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl)
Description : Swachhta Hi Seva Campaign 2024 from 17th September to 1st October, 2024 with the theme ‘Swabhav Swachhta- Sanskar Swachhta’ was initiated at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, North 24 Parganas (Addl), ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore on 17th September 2024. To mark the launch of Swachhta Hi Seva (SHS) 2024, Swachhta Pledge was administered by Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Pr. Scientist and Head, KVK. In his address he briefed about the theme for this year’s campaign “Swabhav Swachhta- Sanskar Swachhta” and shared an outline of activities to be held in the institute as a part of the campaign. All the staff of the KVK including Subject Matter Specialists, Office staff and Field Labours participated in the program and took Swachhta Pledge.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

One day training on New and Advanced Technologies in Rice Production
Start Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
End Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Beraberia village
Description : A one day training program was organized by KVK at Beraberia village create awareness and impart scientific knowledge on New and Advanced Technologies in Rice Production. 15 farmers attended the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Scientific management practices of improved backyard chicken
Start Date: Friday, September 13, 2024
End Date: Friday, September 13, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Panchauria village
Description : KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) has conducted a one day training on scientific management practices of improved backyard chicken for farmers of Panchauria vllage. 15 farmers attended the training program.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Farmers visit to KVK
Start Date: Friday, September 13, 2024
End Date: Friday, September 13, 2024

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl)
Description : On 13th September, 2024, 4 farmers visited the KVK and enquired about various agri and allied activites. They were made aware about various inproved production technologies of poultry, Integrated fish farming and high value vegetable production technologies.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Soil and water quality management in aquaculture
Start Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
End Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICDS-Panchsila
Description : KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) Conducted one training program at ICDS Pachshila for 15 farmers and farm women on Soil and water quality management practices in in aquaculture.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

One day training on "Integrated Pest and Disease Diagnosis and Management in Rice"
Start Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Kadpur Village
Description : A one day training program was organized by KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) at Kadpur village to train the farmers on diagnosis and management of major pest and diseases in rice. 15 Farmers attended the event
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Scientific nursery raising techniques in Winter Vegetables
Start Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Kadpur Samabay Krishi Unnayan Samity Ltd Hall
Description : A one day training program was organized by KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) on Scientific nursery raising techniques in Winter Vegetables to create awareness among farming community about importance of preparation and proper care for nurseries of major winter vegetables. 16 farmers attended the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Importance of horticultural crops under fish based IFS
Start Date: Monday, September 9, 2024
End Date: Monday, September 9, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK North 24 Paraganas(Addl)
Description : One day training programme on “Importance of horticulture under fish based IFS” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 9.9.2024 at KVK conference hall. During the programme, Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) delivered lecture on concept of IFS, important fruits and vegetables suitable for pond based farming system, production technology of high value fruits and vegetables. Altogether, 15 farmers attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Skill Development Training on Integrated Fish Farming Systems
Start Date: Monday, September 2, 2024
End Date: Friday, September 6, 2024

Event Category : Skill Development Training
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl)
Description : A 5 days Skill Development Training on Integrated Fish Farming Systems was organized in KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) from 2nd-6th September 2024 to train the farmers on setting up of an integrated fish farming system to enhance the revenue from their farms. 30 farmers participated in the training.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Method demonstration on Improved jute retting using CRIJAF Sona
Start Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024
End Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : Berabera village
Description : A method demonstration cum field day programme was conducted at Beraberia village on 31.8.2024. During the programme demosntration was conducted on the use of CRIJAF Sona powder having bacterial formulation for ehancing retting process and impeoving fibre quality.A total of 15 farmers attended the programme. CRIJAF SONA powder were also distributed the farmers.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Five days Training on Vegetative propagation techniques in fruit crops
Start Date: Monday, August 26, 2024
End Date: Friday, August 30, 2024

Event Category : Skill Development Training
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl)
Description : A five days training programme on “Vegetative propagation techniques in fruit crops” was organized from 26th-30th August, 2024 at KVK-North 24 Parganas (Addl), ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore. During the programme, knowledge on various aspects viz. Sexual and asexual propagation, nursery bed preparation, pest and disease management in fruit nursery, different techniques of vegetative propagation in important fruits such as lemon, guava, and mango were imparted to farmers. Practical session on preparation of cuttings, grafting, air layering was carried on fruit crops. All together, 30 farmers from different villages attended the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Farmer- scientist interaction
Start Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024
End Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : KVK, North 24 Parganas (Addl)
Description : Conducted a farmer scientist interaction program in committee room of KVK, North 24 Parganas (Addl) commitee room. Different issues regarding fisheries, animal husbandry, pest and disease problems in various crops and scientific cultivation practices of field and horticultural crops were discussed during the program. Altogehter 28 farmes and 5 SMS participated in the program.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Tree plantation program_ek ped maa ke naam
Start Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024
End Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, North 24 Parganas (Addl)
Description : Program was conducted on tree plantation (Ek ped maa ke naam) on 29th August 2024 at KVK, North 24 Parganas (Addl) wherein 30 farmers participated in the program. 30 mango saplings were planted during the program
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Group discussion on Fishery based integrated Farming system
Start Date: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Belly Sankarpur
Description : A group meeting was organized at Belly sankarpur village to discuss about the problems and prospects of fish based integrated farming systems. 14 farmers participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Tree plantation drive "Ek ped maa ke naam"
Start Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, North 24 Parganas (Addl.)
Description : A tree plantation drive was organized at KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) To create awareness on significance of tree plantation and environmental protection to combat climate change among staff of the institute and farming community. Altogether 10 farmers and KVK staff participated in the event
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Awareness on Parthenium weed and its management
Start Date: Friday, August 16, 2024
End Date: Friday, August 16, 2024

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Bapur village
Description : A program was organized to sensitize the farmers about the impact on agriecosystem. Different strategies to manage the parthenium was discussed with farmers. 27 farmers attended the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Webcasting of Nationwide launch of National Pest Surveillance System
Start Date: Thursday, August 15, 2024
End Date: Thursday, August 15, 2024

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Bapur village
Description : The live telecast of nation wide launch of national pest surveillance system was organized at the Bapur village. 19 farmers attended the event
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training cum method demonstration on Installation and use of NPSS mobile application
Start Date: Thursday, August 15, 2024
End Date: Thursday, August 15, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Bapur village
Description : A Training cum method demonstration program on Installation and use of NPSS mobile application was organized on 15th August 2024 at Bapur village to create awareness and to demonstrate the installation and use of NPSS mobile application to the farmers. 20 farmers participated in the event
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Bodai village
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 13.8.2024 to Bodai village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) visited the farm of three progressive farmers who are commercially cultivating gourds. During the visit, incidence of sucking pest, pod borer was observed in the field. Farmers were advised to spray organic products such as neem oil, Bt against aphid and larvae infestation. They were also encouraged to grow local varieties under natural farming for higher return.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on "Natural Farming for resource conservation and quality crop production"
Start Date: Monday, August 12, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Bapur village
Description : A two days training was organized on 12th and 13th of August, 2024 To create awareness on natural farming among the farmers and to demonstrate the natural farming technologies. 40 farmers participated in the event
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Webcasting of release of 109 biofortified climate resilient varieties of ICAR
Start Date: Sunday, August 11, 2024
End Date: Sunday, August 11, 2024

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Bapur village
Description : A program was organized in Bapur village To live telecast the release of 109 biofortified climate resilient varieties of ICAR. 26 farmers from the village participated in the event
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Skill training on Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Goat Farming
Start Date: Monday, August 5, 2024
End Date: Friday, August 9, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK training hall
Description : A skill development training on Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Goat Farming was organized on 05th to 9th August 2024. Altogether 20 youth and practicing farmers attending the programme
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Skill development training on designing and making of customized jute bags
Start Date: Tuesday, July 30, 2024
End Date: Friday, August 9, 2024

Event Category : Skill Development Training
Venue : Skill development hall, ICAR-CRIJAF
Description : A 10 days Skill development training on designing and making of customized jute bags was organized to develop the skill of farm women on designing and making of customized jute bags by giving hands-on training. 30 farm women of Haroa and Amdenga block attended the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Scientific nutrition in dairy cattle
Start Date: Saturday, August 3, 2024
End Date: Saturday, August 3, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Sanderbil Village
Description : An one day training on Scientific nutrition in dairy cattle was organized for the practicing dairy farmers of sanderbil village. Altogether 17 SC farmers participated in the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Nutri-garden for livelihood and nutritional security
Start Date: Saturday, August 3, 2024
End Date: Saturday, August 3, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Rupamari village, Hingalganj block
Description : A one day training programme on Nutri-garden for livelihood and nutritional security was conducted on 3.8.2024 at Rupamari village, Hingalganj block. During the programme information on designing of an nutria-garden and cultivation of different nutritionally important vegetables were discussed. Al together 15 participants attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on 'Livestock Waste Management in Organic Farming Practices'
Start Date: Friday, July 26, 2024
End Date: Friday, July 26, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK Training Hall
Description : A raining cum awareness on Livestock Waste Management in Organic Farming Practices was organized at KVK training hall. Farmyard manure i.e. decomposed mixture of dung and urine of farm animals along with litter and left over material from roughages or fodder fed to the cattle and other livestock. Efficient management enhances yield and also improve the soil quality. The farmers were apprised on other avenues such a biogas production. Altogether 20 farmers participated in the programme
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

5 days skill development training on "Preparation of Organic and Natural Farming Inputs for Sustainable Agriculture"
Start Date: Monday, July 22, 2024
End Date: Friday, July 26, 2024

Event Category : Skill Development Training
Venue : KVK, North 24 Parganas (Addl.), ICAR-CRIJAF
Description : The programme was organised through interactive lectures covering various topics related to natural and organic farming by different Subject Matter Specialists from KVK and scientists of ICAR-CRIJAF. The training also included the method demonstration on preparation of biostimulants for natural farming, vermicomposting, mass multiplication of Azolla, preparation of neem based pesticides, installation of sticky traps and pheromone traps and field application and mass multiplication of biocontrol agents. The participants also visited the KVK farm where they were apprised with various demonstrations on improved crop and animal husbandry technologies. Altogether, 30 farmers from Beraberia, Bodai, Singerber and Basudevpur participated in the training program.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Method demonstration on Bio-stimulant preparation
Start Date: Monday, July 22, 2024
End Date: Monday, July 22, 2024

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl)
Description : A Method demonstration programme on Bio-stimulant Preparation for Natural Farming was organised on 22nd July 2024 at KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl). Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture), KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) briefed about Natural farming and demonstrated on preparation of Jeevamrit and Beejamrit. During the programme, 30 farmers from different village participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Diagnostic visit
Start Date: Monday, July 22, 2024
End Date: Monday, July 22, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Taraberia village
Description : Farmer fields in Taraberia villages were visited by three Subject matter specialists Dr. Syam KR (SMS, Fishery Science), Dr. Aravind.T (SMS, Plant Protection) and Dr. V om Shubham Raju (SMS, Agronomy). The jute crop was diagnosed with heavy infestation of leaf eating caterpillars and the cauliflower fields were diagnosed with stunted growth to low application of fertilisers. Recommendations for solving the problems diagnosed were discussed with the farmers. Scientists also have suggestion to enhance the fish production through diversification of fishes and providing balanced diet .
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Celebration of 96th ICAR Foundation day and Technology day
Start Date: Monday, July 15, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl)
Description : KVK North 24 Parganas(Adl), celebrated 96th ICAR Foundation Day and Technology Day during 15th & 16th July 2023. All together, 20 women farmers from different villages participated in the programme. Dr. Tanmay Samajdar welcomed the participants and briefed about the role of KVK and ICAR institutes for the upliftment of farming communities. During the two days programme, various topics were covered viz. vermicomposting, neem based pesticide and pheromone trap preparation, weed management, IFS, ITKs in fishery etc. Farmers visited the IFS model and natural farming demonstration plots in KVK farm.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Vermicomposting technology
Start Date: Monday, July 15, 2024
End Date: Monday, July 15, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl)
Description : A training was conducted on 15.7.2024 on the topic “Vermicomposting technoogy” for 15 farmers at KVK North 24 parganas (Addl) on the occasion of ICAR foundation day. Farmers were taught on preparation of vemicompost unit, different types of earthworm used for vermicomposting and importance of vermicompost for chemical free farming.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Saturday, July 6, 2024
End Date: Saturday, July 6, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Babpur& Beraberia
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 6.7.2024 to Beraberia and Babur village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) visited the farm of Mr. Sankar Jana and Mr Sanju sarkar, who are cultivating Okra- cowpea intercropping under natural farming. During the visit, the farmers were advised to apply organic products such as jeevamrit, beejamrit, agniastra, neem oil etc. and installation of yellow sticky trap for small flying insects.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit to Bodai village
Start Date: Saturday, June 29, 2024
End Date: Saturday, June 29, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Bodai village
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 29.6.2024 to Bodai village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) visited the farm of two progressive farmer who are practicing natural farming. During the visit, data were recorded on demonstration plot of Okra and cowpea intercropping. The farmer were advised to spray organic products such as jeevamrit, agniastra, neemastra and other household based inputs in the plot for soil fertility management and pests infestation.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

5th Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting
Start Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl)
Description : 5 th Scientific Advisory Committee meeting was organized by KVK, North 24 Prgs (Additional) in the Committee Room on 25.06.2024. Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR- CRIJAF chaired the meeting and Dr. Pradip Dey, Director, ATARI Zone 5 graced the meeting Online. Dr. K. K. Gangopadhyay Principal Scientist, ICAR-IARI, Dr. P. S. Banerjee, Principal Scientist, ICAR-IVRI ERS, Dr. A. K. Das, Principal Scientist, ICAR-CIFRI, Dr. A. K. Singh, Head quarter In-charge, KVK, officers from the State Line departments, all the Head/Incharges of the Divisions/Sections, Head of KVK, representatives from FPC along with the farmer members attended the meeting. Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Head, KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl.) welcomed the participants to the meeting and presented the action taken report of the 4 th SAC Meeting. The Annual Report for the year 2023 was reviewed by the committee and various suggestions were given by the members for enrichment of the Action Plan for the year 2024.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Duck Farming
Start Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2024
End Date: Friday, June 21, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl)
Description : A 3 day training on Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Duck Farming was organized from 19th June to 21st June 2024. Farmers were apprised on the scientific managemental practices of duck farming, value addition and marketing. Altogether 20 SC farmers from five villages participated in the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Awareness programme on Natural farming: An ecofriendly approach for crop production.
Start Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl)
Description : One day awareness programme on “Natural farming” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 18.6.2024 at KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl). During the programme various lectures viz. Importance of natural farming, Role of bio-stimulant in enhancing soil fertility and productivity of crop, pest and disease management approaches n natural farming using botanicals etc. were covered. Altogether, 50 farmers attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Webcasting of Hon'ble PM interaction programme on the release of 17th installment of PM-KISAN
Start Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Event Category : Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl)
Description : Webcasting of PM’s Address during Kisan Samman Nidhi of PM Kisan 17th installment was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Addl.), ICAR-CRIJAF on 18.6.2024 at training hall of KVK. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) welcome the participants and briefed about the programme. The programme started at 4.30 pm with webcasting of PM’s Address during Kisan Samman Nidhi of PM Kisan 17th installment. All together 50 farmers and farm women from Taraberia village attended the programme. The webcast was followed by Farmers Scientist Interaction, where issues related to pest and diseases of important crops, improved rearing practices of livestocks were discussed. The programme ended with a vote of thanks by Dr. Aravind T., SMS (Plant Portection).
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field day on Control of Ectoparasite in Cattle by Ectoparasite Expeller cum Drug Applicator
Start Date: Monday, June 10, 2024
End Date: Monday, June 10, 2024

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Bijoypur Village
Description : Field day on Control of Ectoparasite in Cattle by Ectoparasite Expeller cum Drug Applicator was organized at Bijoypur village on 10th June 2024. Tick, mice, lice, flies are vectors of many bovine diseases like the theileriosis, babesiosis,trypansomiasis, lumpy skin disease. Farmers were apprised and demonstrated on the prevention of ectoparasites and optimum skin health by the use of Ectoparasite in Cattle by Ectoparasite Expeller cum Drug Applicator
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Diagnostic Visit
Start Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Telenipara Village
Description : A diagnostic visit was conducted to 4 small scale dairy unit to assess the prevalence of mastitis in the herd. Indirect test was conducted to assess the udder health. Few cases of subclinical mastitis were detected and needful ameliorative measures were suggested to the farmers. Altogether 6 farmers took part in the diagnostic programme
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Awareness programme on Natural farming
Start Date: Thursday, May 30, 2024
End Date: Thursday, May 30, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl)
Description : One day awareness programme on “Natural farming” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 30.5.2024 at KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl). During the programme, Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) delivered lecture on concept of Natural farming, role of bio stimulant in enhancing productivity of crop under Natural farming, pest and disease management through bio formulations. Altogether, 15 farmers attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Improved production technologies of major cucurbits
Start Date: Monday, May 27, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK North 24 Paraganas (Addl)
Description : A three-day farmer’s training was organised from 27th May to 29st May 2024 at KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl), ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore, on “Improved Production Technologies of Major Cucurbits” for SC farmers. The programme was organised through interaction-based training sessions covering various topics delivered by different scientists of ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore. The topics covered were Integration of cucurbitaceous vegetable under Pond based Farming System (IFS) for higher income, Integrated Nutrient Management in cucurbitaceous vegetables, Improved production technology of cucurbitaceous vegetables (Ridge gourd, Bottle gourd, Bitter gourd, Pumpkin, Cucumber), Integrated Weed Management in cucurbits, Integrated Pest Management of cucurbitaceous vegetables, Disease management in cucurbitaceous vegetables and Livestock integration for organic vegetables production. Altogether, 15 farmers of Taraberia village, Nilganj participated in the training programme and were provided with seeds.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Livestock integration for Organic vegetables production.
Start Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl)
Description : A training on Livestock integration for Organic vegetables production was organized at KVK premises.The farmers were apprised on the livestock waste management through production of dung based organic manure and its utilization in organic vegetable production as soil amendment to improve soil quality. Altogether 20 farmers attended the programme,
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Farmers Visit to KVK
Start Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK North24Parganas(Addl)
Description : A farmers visit to KVK programme was conducted on 2024/05/15. Farmers of taraberia village visited the 2 IFS demonstration unit including the livestock units and forage areas. The farmers witnessed the possible ways to enhance income through integrated farming and introduction of improved livestock breed.Altogether 11 farmers visited KVK
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
End Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Bodai village
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 11.5.2024 to Bodai village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) visited the farm of four progressive farmer who are practicing natural farming. During the visit, data were recorded on demonstration plot of Okra and cowpea intercropping. The farmer were advised to spray organic products such as jeevamrit, agniastra, neemastra and other household based inputs in the plot for soil fertility management and pests infestation.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Beraberia village
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 8.5.2024 to Beraberia village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) visited the farm of Mr Sanju sarkar, who is cultivating Okra with cowpea intercropping under natural farming and collected data of crop. During the visit, the farmer was advised to spray organic products such as jeevamrit, , agniastra, neem oil etc. for soil fertility management and pests infestation.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Diagnostic Visit
Start Date: Monday, April 29, 2024
End Date: Monday, April 29, 2024

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Rangapur village
Description : A diagnostic visit to dairy farm was conducted to ascertain the issue of inappetence, panting and low milk yield. The problem diagnosed was temperature stress due to ongoing heat wave. The farmer was suggested to provide adequate shade and shelter to protect cattle from direct sunlight. Proper airflow in housing facilities to prevent heat buildup and good ventilation was suggested. Cattle should have constant access to clean and cool drinking water was advised. The farmers were suggested to install misting or sprinkler systems in the cattle housing areas to provide periodic cooling. This helps to reduce the ambient temperature and provide relief from heat stress. They were advised adjust cattle diets during hot weather to include more easily digestible and energy-dense feeds.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
End Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Bodai village
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 20.4.2024 to Bodai village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) visited the farm of four progressive farmer who are practicing natural farming. During the visit, the farmer was advised to spray organic products such as jeevamrit, beejamrit, agniastra, neem oil etc. for soil fertility management and pests infestation.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Friday, April 19, 2024
End Date: Friday, April 19, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Babpur village
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 19.4.2024 to Babpur village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) visited the farm of two progressive farmer, Mr. Sankar Jana and Mr. Saurav Maity,, a who are commercially cultivating summer vegetables for income generation. During the visit, discussion was done on pest management aspects in natural farming. Farmers were suggested to take up intercropping of cowea with Okra under natural farming for soil fertility enhancement and for additional income.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Farmers Visit to KVK
Start Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl.)
Description : A farmers visit to KVK programme was organized on demonstrate pond base IFS model in the KVK demonstration farms Practicing farmers of village adjacent to the KVK Selarhat, Beraberia, Bijoypur visited the farm. The farmers gained knowledge on the management aspects of livestock duckery, poultry, goatery and dairy in IFS models. Altogether,11 farmers participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Beraberia village
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 9.4.2024 to Beraberia village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) visited the farm of Mr Sanju sarkar, who is cultivating Okra with cowpea intercropping under natural farming. During the visit, the farmer was advised to spray organic products such as jeevamrit, beejamrit, agniastra, neem oil etc. for soil fertility management and pests infestation.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training cum input distribution under Natural farming
Start Date: Friday, April 5, 2024
End Date: Friday, April 5, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl)
Description : One day training cum input distribution programme on “Natural farming” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 4.4.2024 at KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl). During the programme, Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Head, KVK welcomed the participnats and briefed about the objectives of Natural farming project. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) delivered lecture on concept of Natural farming and role of bio stimulant in productivity of crop under Natural farming. After the training inputs for demonstration during Kharif season were distributed to the participating farmers. Altogether, 12 farmers attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field day on amelioration of mineral deficiency by mineral salt lick in goat
Start Date: Thursday, April 4, 2024
End Date: Thursday, April 4, 2024

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Berbereia village
Description : A field day was organized in Bereberia village on 04/04/2024 on amelioration of mineral deficiency by mineral salt lick in goat. The farmers were demonstrated on the health of goat and their reproductive performance that received mineral salt lick as a part of frontline demonstration. Altogether 15 farmers participated in the field day programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Awareness programme on Natural farming: Scope & Opportunities
Start Date: Friday, March 15, 2024
End Date: Friday, March 15, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK North 24 parganas (Addl)
Description : One day Awareness cum exposure visit programme on Natural Farming: Scope & Opportunities was organised on 15th March 2024 at Training hall, KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl), ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore. The programme initiated with a welcome address by Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Head KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl). The programme was organised through interaction-based lecture sessions covering various topics delivered by SMSs & Scientists of ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore and KVK. The topics covered were Prospects of natural farming in West Bengal, Components of natural farming and methods of preparation of bio-stimulants, Pest and disease management approaches in natural farming, Integration of livestock and poultry in natural farming, Opportunities of natural farming in horticultural crops. The participants also visited the KVK demonstration farm where they were apprised with Natural farming technologies. Altogether, 50 farmers of Bodai village participated in the awareness programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Film show on "Slow Poisoning" effect of indiscriminate use of pesticides
Start Date: Friday, March 15, 2024
End Date: Friday, March 15, 2024

Event Category : Film Show
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl)
Description : A film show on "Slow Poisoning" effect of indiscriminate use of pesticides was conducted on 15th March 2024 at KVK conference hall. During the programme 50 farmers attended the show.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Awareness cum training on health management of desi cow under natural farming system
Start Date: Thursday, March 14, 2024
End Date: Thursday, March 14, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK North24Parganas (Addl)
Description : An one day programme on awareness cum training on health management of desi cow under natural farming system was organized at KVK. The farmers were apprised on the role of desi cow in under natural farming system and their basic health management practices. Altogether 13 farmers participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Natural Farming for Resource Conservation and Quality Crop Production
Start Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl)
Description : Two days training programme on Natural Farming for Resource Conservation nad Quality Crop Production was organised by KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) on 12th& 13th March 2024 at Conference hall, KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl), ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore. The programme initiated with a welcome address by Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Head KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl). The programme was organised through interaction-based training sessions covering various topics delivered by different scientists of ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore and KVK. The topics covered were Prospects of natural farming in West Bengal, Soil and its importance in Natural farming, Components of natural farming and methods of preparation of bio-stimulants, Pest management approaches in natural farming, Disease management approaches in Natural farming, Opportunities of natural farming in horticultural crops. . Altogether, 40 farmers participated during training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Method demonstration on Bio-stimulant preparation for Natural farming
Start Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024
End Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : Beraberia village
Description : A Method demonstration programme on Bio-stimulant Preparation for Natural Farming was organised on 9th March 2024 at Beraberia village. The programme initiated with a welcome address by Mr. Sanju Sarkar, Progressive farmer. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture), KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) gave a brief lecture on Natural farming and demonstrated on preparation of Jeevamrit and Beejamrit. During the programme, 15 farmers from the village participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training cum distribution programme on Vermicomposting
Start Date: Friday, March 8, 2024
End Date: Friday, March 8, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Rupamari village
Description : One day training cum input distribution programme on “Vermicomposting” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 8.3.2024 at Rupamari village, Hingalganj Block under TSP. During the programme, Mr Dibyndu Meity, NGO official welcomed the gatherings and briefed about the programme. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) delivered presentattion on Vermicomposting technology followed by farmers scientist interaction. Vermibeds were distributed to 50 farmers of Rupami village.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Nursery raising techniques in Summer vegetables
Start Date: Thursday, February 29, 2024
End Date: Thursday, February 29, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl)
Description : A training programme was organised on 29.2.2024 on the topic “Nursery raising techniques in summer vegetables” for farmers at KVK North 24 parganas (Addl). During the programme, lectures was delivered on improved varieties of cucurbits, cultivaton practices and pest and disease management in cucurbits. Altogether, 15 farmers participated in the training programme
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Awareness cum training on efficient use of livestock waste.
Start Date: Thursday, February 29, 2024
End Date: Thursday, February 29, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas Addl.
Description : An one day awareness cum training on efficient use of livestock waste. Through the programme, the farmers were apprised on the several techniques ranging from simple, low-cost management of farm waste to enhance crop production and income. The farmers were informed on vermicompost production, gobar gas production, natural liquid fertilizer and government schemes. Altotether 17 farmers participated in the programme
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Webcasting of Hon'ble PM interaction programme on the release 16th Installment of PM-KISAN
Start Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Event Category : Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl)
Description : Webcasting of Hon'ble PM interaction programme on the release 16th Installment of PM-KISAN on February 28, 2024 was conducted at KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl). Altogether 42 farmers and farm women attended the program and witness the grand program live on screen.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Method demonstration on preparation UMMB for ruminant livestock
Start Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024
End Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : Rangapur Village
Description : A Method demonstration on preparation UMMB for ruminant livestock.Supplementing an animal with UMMB would provide adequate quantity of these nutrients and slow ingestion of urea leads to efficient microbial protein production and improved digestibility.UMMB is very useful for milk producers in green fodder deficit areas. Altogether 11 practicing dairy farmers participated in the demonstration programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Exhibition at Regional Agricultural Fair
Start Date: Friday, February 2, 2024
End Date: Monday, February 5, 2024

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Regional Agricultural Fair, Jharkhand at KVK Khunti
Description : Exhibition stall was erected at the Regional Agricultural Fair Jharkhand at KVK Khunti organized by ICAR-NISA, Jharkhand from 2nd to 5th February 2024. The stall wall visited by dignitaries including Union Agricultural Minister and Hon'ble Goverrnor of Jharkhand, Directors ATARI, Directors of ICAR Institutes, farmers, entrepreneurs and school childrens. Altogether 210 farmers visited the stall and witnessed the technologies displayed in the stall.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit to Bodai village
Start Date: Friday, February 2, 2024
End Date: Friday, February 2, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Bodai village
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 2.2.2024 to Bodai village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) visited the farm of three progressive farmer who are commercially cultivating local broad beans. During the visit, incidence of sucking pest, pod borer was observed in the field. Farmers were advised to spray organic products such as neem oil, Bt against aphid and larvae infestation. They were also encouraged to grow local varieties under natural farming for organic production of vegetables for higher return.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Exposure vist to KVK
Start Date: Thursday, February 1, 2024
End Date: Thursday, February 1, 2024

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl)
Description : A programme on exposure visit of M.Sc (Agri) students of Calcutta University, Kolkata to KVK was conducted on 1.2.2024. Around 20 students visited the KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl), Nilganj and visited the KVK farm. Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Head KVK apprised the students about the mandates and objectives of KVK and briefed about the activities being carried out in KVK farm. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) showed different technologies such as Progeny orchard, dragon fruit block, vegetable production plot under natural farming, nutritional garden, demonstrated in the farm. Dr Debojyoti Borkotoky, SMS (Animal science) discussed about the integrated farming system, rearing of goat, duck for income generation. They also visited the IFS model developed in the KVK farm.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Method Demonstration
Start Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : KVK-North 24 Parganas(Addl)
Description : A Method Demonstration on integration of livestock components in an IFS model was conducted to the visiting internee students of BAU, Ranchi. Local Farmers were also present in the event. The visitors were apprised on the integration method of livestock component viz cattle, goat, poultry, pig under fishery based IFS model. They were also informed on efficient utilization of livestock and poultry waste for more productivity. Altogether 43 student and 7 farmers participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Exposure visit to KVK
Start Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl)
Description : A programme on exposure visit of RAWEP students of Ranchi Horticulture College to KVK was conducted on 31.1.2024. Around 50 students visited the KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl), Nilganj and visited the KVK farm. Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Head KVK apprised the students about the mandates and objectives of KVK and briefed about the activities being carried out in KVK farm. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) showed different technologies such as Progeny orchard, dragon fruit block, vegetable production plot under natural farming, nutritional garden, demonstrated in the farm. Dr Debojyoti Borkotoky, SMS (Animal science) discussed about the integrated farming system, rearing of goat, duck for income generation. They also visited the IFS model developed in the KVK farm.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Scientist Visit to Farmers Field
Start Date: Wednesday, January 24, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Rupamari Village, Hingalganj
Description : A Scientist Visit to Farmers Field programme was conducted on 24th January 2024 at Rupamari Village under Hingalganj Block.The farmers were advised on the brooding management of chicks under prevailing cold stress and other health care management procedures. The farmers were also distributed Kaveri and Vanaraja chicks and commercial feed under TSP programmes. Altogether 55 farmers participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit to Bodai village
Start Date: Tuesday, January 23, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Bodai village
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 24.1.2022 to Bodai village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) visited the farm of three progressive farmer who are cultivating bio-fortified Cauliflower variety Carotena under natural farming. During the visit, incidence of aphids, diamond back moth larvae were observed in the field. Farmers were advised to spray organic products such as neem oil, agniastra, against sucking pests and Bacillus thuringiensis for larvae infestation.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Farmers Scientist Interaction
Start Date: Friday, January 19, 2024
End Date: Friday, January 19, 2024

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore
Description : A Farmers Scientisst Interaction programme was organized on 19th January 2024 at ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore on the occassion of KVK inauguration by Hon'ble DG, ICAR, New Delhi. Altogether, 300 farmers particiated during the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Webcasting of Hon'ble PM interaction programme on Viskit Bharat Sanklap Yatra
Start Date: Thursday, January 18, 2024
End Date: Thursday, January 18, 2024

Event Category : Viksit Bharat Sanklap Yatra
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl), Barrackpore
Description : A programme on Webcasting of Hon'ble PM interaction with the farmers was conducted at 12.00 PM at KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl). Altogether, 50 farmers and farm women participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Awareness cum training on Natural farming
Start Date: Thursday, January 18, 2024
End Date: Thursday, January 18, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl)
Description : One day Awareness cum training programme on Natural Farming: Scope & Opportunities was organised by KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) on 18th January 2024 at lecture hall, ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore. The programme initiated with a welcome address by Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Head KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl). The programme was organised through interaction-based lecture sessions covering various topics delivered by different scientists of ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore and KVK. The topics covered were Prospects of natural farming in West Bengal, Components of natural farming and methods of preparation of bio-stimulants, Pest and disease management approaches in natural farming, Opportunities of natural farming in horticultural crops. The participants also visited the KVK demonstration farm where they were apprised with Natural farming technologies. Altogether, 50 farmers (36 male and 14 female) of Taraberia village participated in the awareness programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Diagnostic Visit-Animal Health
Start Date: Tuesday, January 9, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Babpur Village
Description : A diagnostic visit was conducted to evaluated the health issues of backyard livestock of farmers under Kajagori FPC. The animals were examined and ameliorative measures were suggested. Altogether 7 farmer household were visited.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit to Babpur village
Start Date: Monday, January 8, 2024
End Date: Monday, January 8, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Babpur village
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 9.1.2024 to Babpur village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) visited the farm of two progressive farmer. Sankar Jana, a who is commercially cultivating vegetables through natural and organic farming. During the visit, incidence of sucking pest, cabbage larvae was observed in his field. He was advised to spray organic products such as neem oil, Tobacco leaf extract and Bt sucking pest and larvae infestation. Saurav Maity, is engaged in cultivating tomato and potato commercially but he has been facing problem due to blight infestation. He was suggested to remove all the infected leaves, plants and immediately spray a mixure of mancozeb and metalaxyal owder. He is also practicing natural farming of coloured cauliflower under KVK demonstration.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Exhibition at Kultali, South 24 Parganas
Start Date: Sunday, December 24, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Event Category : Agriculture Exhibition
Venue : Kultali, South 24 Parganas
Description : SMSs of KVK participated and put up exhibition stall at 27th Sundarban Kristi Mela at Kultoali, Sundarban and display poster of improved crop production technologies and value added products of jute from 24th -27th December 2023. During the programme farmers, students, members of NGOs and other stake holders visited the stall. Around 200 persons visited the stall during the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Awareness cum training on prophylactic health care of cattle and buffalo
Start Date: Tuesday, December 19, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Surjyapur Village
Description : An awareness cum training programme was conducted at surjyapur village of Barrackpore block. Altogether 17 practicing farmers participated in the event. The farmers were apprised on timely deworming and schedule vaccination of cattle and buffalo. The farmers were also intimated on the prevalent and preventable diseases of the regions.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Celebration of World Soil Day
Start Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Event Category : World Soil Day
Venue : Beraberia village
Description : A programme was organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, ICAR-CRIJAF, North 24 Parganas (Additional) celebrated “World Soil Day” on 5.12.2023 at Beraberia village. Dr. Debojyoti Borkotoky, SMS (Animal Science) welcome the participants and briefed about the programme. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) shared the Importance of Soil Health Card for determining soil health status and its impact in crop production. During the programme, soil health cards were distributed to 30 farmers followed by farmer’s scientist interaction. Altogether 30 farmers and farm women participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Vermicomposting
Start Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Beraberia
Description : One day training cum awareness programme on “Vermicompost production” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) from 5.12.2023 at Beraberia village, as a part of World Soil Day. During the programme, Mr Sanju Sarkar, village representative welcomed the gatherings and briefed about the programme. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) delivered lecture on Vermicompost production . Altogether, 30 participants attended in the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Monday, December 4, 2023
End Date: Monday, December 4, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Bodai village
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 4.12.2023 to Bodai village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) visited the farm of three progressive farmers Mr. Bilash Samanta, Mr. Debashish Jana and Mr.Mohan Ghosh who are engaged in natural farming of coloured cauliflower under Natural farming project. During the visit, discussion was done on preparation of Beejamrit, Jeevamrit and Neemastra for proper cultivation of the crop.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Exposure visit to KVK
Start Date: Thursday, November 30, 2023
End Date: Thursday, November 30, 2023

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK North 24 Paragans(Addl)
Description : A programme on exposure visit of students of CRIAJF IARI Hub to KVK was conducted on 30.11.2023. Around 10 students visited the KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl), Nilganj and visited the KVK farm. Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Head KVK apprised the student about the mandates and objectives of KVK and visited different demonstrated technologies such as Progeny orchard, dragon fruit block, banana var. G9, vegetable production, nutritional garden, IFS unit in the farm.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Wednesday, November 29, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Bodai village
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 29.11.2022 to Bodai village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) visited the farm of three progressive farmers Mr. Bilash Samanta, Mr. Debashish Jana and Mr.Mohan Ghosh who are engaged in natural farming of coloured cauliflower under Natural farming project. During the visit, discussion was done on preparation of Beejamrit, Jeevamrit and Neemastra for proper cultivation of the crop.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Improved production technology of Mustard
Start Date: Tuesday, November 28, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Bodai village
Description : One day training programme was organised on “Improved production technology of Mustard” for farmers at Bodai village. During the training, lecture was delivered on improved varieties of mustard, cultivation practices and pest and disease management. Altogether, 15 farmers participated in the training programme. Farmers were also provided with mustard seeds.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on increasing reproductive efficiency in dairy cow.
Start Date: Friday, November 24, 2023
End Date: Friday, November 24, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Beraberia Village
Description : A training was organized to train the practicing farmers to increase the reproductive efficiency of their dairy units. Many key areas for improving fertility of animals include selection, control of infectious disease, nutritional management, reproductive management etc were emphasized during the programme. Altogether, 17 farmers attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Webcasting of PM address during PM Kisan Samman Nidhi 15th installment
Start Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Event Category : Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Venue : Babpur
Description : Webasting of PM’s Address during Kisan Samman Nidhi of PM Kisan 15th installment of was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Addl.), ICAR-CRIJAF on 15.11.2023 at Babpur village. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) welcomed the participants and briefed about the programme. The programme started at 11.00 am with Webcasting of PM’s Address during Kisan Samman Nidhi of PM Kisan 15th installment. All together 42 farmers and farm women were present during the programme. The webcast was followed by Farmers Scientist Interaction, where issues related to pest and diseases of agri & horticultural crops, improved rearing practices of livestock’s were discussed. The programme ended with a vote of thanks by Dr. Debojyoti Borkotoky, SMS (Animal Science).
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Method demonstration on feeding of mineral salt block to goats
Start Date: Thursday, November 9, 2023
End Date: Thursday, November 9, 2023

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : Indrapur Village
Description : A method demonstration on feeding of mineral salt block to goat was conducted in indrapur village. The farmers were apprised in the importance of mineral supplement in goat to enhance the health and reproductive efficacy. Altogether, 11 farmers participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Swachhata Special Campaign 3.0
Start Date: Monday, October 2, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : KVK campus and Nilgunj market
Description : KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl.), ICAR -CRIJAF is actively participating in Swacchata Campaign 3.0 with an aim at improving the overall cleanliness of KVK Campus (Office, hostel roads, approach ways, fields, market places, public places etc) and through farmers awareness programmes.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training cum demonstration on Oyster mushroom production
Start Date: Monday, October 16, 2023
End Date: Monday, October 16, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Beraberia village
Description : A training cum demonstration on Oyster mushroom production was organized on 16.10.2023 at Beraberia village. During the programme, a brief presentation was delivered on various mushroom production technologies. Demonstration on oyster mushroom production was conducted with the women SHG of the village. During farmer’s scientist interaction, queries related to mushroom production and its importance with respect to nutritional quality and its marketing were discussed. All together of 15 women participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Exposure visit to KVK
Start Date: Thursday, October 12, 2023
End Date: Thursday, October 12, 2023

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl), Barrackpore
Description : A programme on exposure visit of RAWEP students of Swami Vivekananda University to KVK was conducted on 12.10.2023. Around 70 students visited the KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl), Nilganj and visited the KVK farm. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) apprised the participants about the mandates and objectives of KVK and showed different technologies such as Progeny orchard, dragon fruit block, banana var. G9, vegetable production, nutritional garden etc. demonstrated in the farm. Dr Debojyoti Borkotoky, SMS (Animal science) discussed about the integrated farming system, rearing of goat and duck for income generation. They also visited the IFS model developed in the KVK farm.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

OFT on Performance evaluation of winter fodder for small scale dairy
Start Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Taraberia, Kharer Math and Durlavpur
Description : OFT on winter fodder with Farmers’ practice: Local variety ; Oat Var. Bundel Jai-822(JHO-822) ; Berseem Var. JBSC-1 ; Oat + Berseem was conducted in 3 villages in an area of 0.5 ha
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Scientific nursery raising techniques in winter vegetables
Start Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2023
End Date: Thursday, October 5, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore
Description : A three-days farmer’s training was organised from October 3rd -5th, 2023 at ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore, on “Scientific nursery raising techniques in winter vegetables” for farmers under TSP Program. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) through interaction-based lecture sessions covering various topics delivered by different scientists of ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore. Altogether, 15 Scheduled tribe farmers from Uttar Chatra & Ghoshpur village under Chatra Gram panchayat, Baduria block participated in the training programme. Farmers were also provided with vegetable seed kits.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Awareness Programme in Village towards Ban of SUP and Zero Waste
Start Date: Friday, September 29, 2023
End Date: Friday, September 29, 2023

Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : Babpur Village
Description : An awareness programme towards ban of SUP and Zero Waste was conducted at Babpur village under Barasat 1 Block on 29/09/2023. The farmers were apprised on the menace of Singe Use Plastic(SUP) and its impact on environment. Farmers were advised to disuse shopping bags made of plastic, instead use jute bags, cloth bags or paper bags. Farmers were also elaborated on “5 Rs” that make up the basic rules of zero waste- Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot. Altogether 21 farmers farmer participated in the programme. To amplify the message of Swacchata Hi Seva’ and to promote the theme ‘Garbage Free India’, a cleanliness drive was also conducted in the premised of the pack house of Babpur Ramdhenu Mahila Kalyan Samiti, Babpur village. All single used plastics waste were collected and disposed off by the participating farmers.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training programme on Vermicompost production
Start Date: Friday, September 29, 2023
End Date: Friday, September 29, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Babpur village
Description : One day training cum awareness programme on “Vermicompost production” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) from 29.9.2023 at Babpur village, as a part of Swachhata Hi Seva. During the programme, Mr Sanka Sarkar, village representative welcomed the gatherings and briefed about the programme. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) delivered lecture on Vermicompost production Dr. Debojyoti Borkotoky, shared information on environmental pollution. Altogether, 20 participants attended in the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on 'Livestock Management under Different Climatic Conditions'
Start Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Charuhat Village
Description : A one day training was conducted at Charuhat village on 26/09/2023. The practicing farmers were apprised on management of livestock in different climatic conditions in the context of West Bengal. The farmers were informed on different housing and feeding management in the event of cold and heat stress. Altogether 17 farmers participated in the programme
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit to Rupamari village, Hingalganj Block
Start Date: Friday, September 22, 2023
End Date: Friday, September 22, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Rupamari village
Description : A visit was conducted on 22.9.2023 to Rupamari village, Hingalganj block and conducted PRA in the village. During the visit, it was noted the majority of the farmers are engaged in cultivation Jute, Rice, Vegetables. Average land holding per family is around 2.5 bigha owned land with well maintained backyard. The farmers of the village are actively engaged in poultry farming, piggery (25 families), goatry, duck rearing and fruit production in homestead garden. During interaction, farmers shared their problems such as lack irrigation facilities during rabi cultivation, lack of quality jute seeds, vegetable seeds, equipments for line sowing of jute, lack of fish feed, non availability of fertilizers, pesticides etc. and requested to provide the same. A total of 15 farmers participated in the PRA.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit to Uttar Chatra village
Start Date: Thursday, September 21, 2023
End Date: Thursday, September 21, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Uttar Chatra village
Description : A visit was conducted on 21.9.2023 to Uttar Chatra village, Baduria block and conducted PRA in the village. During the visit, it was noted that the main occupation of the farmers is farming such as Jute (var. JRO 204, JRO 524, CO 58) Paddy (var. Swarna Masuri, Ranjit, Jeerakati), Vegetable/Mustard, livestock rearing (piggery, duckery, poultry, goatry) and daily wage labour. There are two fish pond in the village. Most of the farmers of Chatra village are poor with land holding of between 1-1.5 bigha including leased in land. The basic problems in the village are a) non availability of quality seeds and planting materials b) lack of toilets c) poor drainage system causing water logging within the village, d) poor condition of dwelling houses e) poor hygiene and sanitation of village f) lack of tube wells etc. During the visit a total of 11 farmers participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit for awareness on improved technologies for goat farming
Start Date: Thursday, September 14, 2023
End Date: Thursday, September 14, 2023

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Debpukhur Village
Description : A Field visits was conducted to increase the awareness of goat farmers and agriculture extension workers on improved technologies for goat farming. The farmers were apprised on the improved goat breeds, housing system and fodder production practices to enhance income. Altogether 12 farmers families participated in the visit
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Farmers Visit of KVK Programme
Start Date: Friday, August 18, 2023
End Date: Friday, August 18, 2023

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl.)
Description : A Farmers Visit of KVK programme was held on 18/08/2023. Farmers were demonstrated on the existing Pond Based IFS model in the KVK (Fishery-livestock-Horticulture Model). The farmers were apprised on the economics of the system. The visiting team were also organic farming block. Altogether 19 farmers attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field day on Scientific jute retting technology using CRIJAF SONA powder
Start Date: Thursday, August 17, 2023
End Date: Thursday, August 17, 2023

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Beraberia village
Description : A field day programme on Improved jute retting technology was organized at Beraberia village on 17th August, 2023. During the programme, importance of microbial formulation (CRIJAF SONA powder) for jute retting was discussed. All together, 10 farmers participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Scientific Duck Farming
Start Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Lecture Hall ICAR CRIJAF
Description : A training on Scientific Duck Farming was organized on 16/08/2023 at Lecture Hall, ICAR CRIJAF, Barrackpore. Farmers were apprised on housing, feeding, breeding and health management for a profitable duck farming enterprise. Altogether 21 farmers participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Vegetative propagation techniques in horticultural crops
Start Date: Wednesday, August 9, 2023
End Date: Friday, August 11, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl)
Description : A three days training programme on “Vegetative propagation techniques in horticultural crops” was organized from 9th -11th Aug, 2023 at KVK, North 24 Parganas (Addl), ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore. During the programme, knowledge on various topic viz. Sexual and Asexual propagation, nursery bed preparation, pest and disease management in fruit nursery and different techniques of vegetative propagation in lemon, guava, and mango were imparted to farmers. Method demonstration on preparation of cuttings, grafting, air layering was conducted on fruit crops. All together, 15 farmers from Beraberia village attended the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Jute fabric based value added products
Start Date: Tuesday, August 1, 2023
End Date: Monday, August 7, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackore
Description : A seven days skill development training on “Jute Fabric based Value Added Products” was organised for farm women from 26 July to 03 August, 2023 under Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) scheme at ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore. Thirteen number of SC farm women from Basudebpur, Beliaghata, Karna Madhavpur, Dakshin Hansia and Beraberia villages of North 24 Parganas district had participated in the training programme. The training was basic in nature and focussed on skill enhancement in making of various types of jute bags which are of great demand in national market. The trainees were very much satisfied with the training content and had actively participated in the sessions. During valedictory session, Director In-Charge, ICAR-CRIJAF had applauded all the trainees for their successful participation in the programme. He also distributed the certificate of participation to the trainees. The programme was organized by Dr. Gouranga Kar, Dr. Ritesh Saha and Dr. Tanmay Samajdar (Course Directors) and
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on ' Livestock Management under Pond Based Integrated Farming System'
Start Date: Wednesday, August 2, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Lecture Hall, ICAR CRIJAF
Description : A trained on Livestock Management under Pond Based Integrated Farming System was conducted on 02/08/2023. Farmers were apprised on scientific rearing of livestock duck, chicken, cattle and pig under Pond based IFS for enhanced income generation. Altogether 22 farmers participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Saturday, July 29, 2023
End Date: Saturday, July 29, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Babpur village
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 29.7.2023 to Babpur village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) visited the farm of Mr. Saurav Maity who is engaged in cultivation of Okra, Brinjal and Gourds. Mr. Maity shared his problems related to vial disease incidence in Okra, brinjal shoot ans fruit borer and fruit fly attack in gourds. SMS (Horticulture) suggested the use of pheromone trap for pest monitoring and Bt spray for larvae management for shoot and fruit borer in brinjal. He advice the farmer to uproot the viral infested Okra plants and spraying of Imidacholprid (Conifidor) for white fly management. Fruit fly traps were provided by KVK for pest management in gourds.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on 'Improved Green Fodder Production & Preservation'
Start Date: Friday, July 28, 2023
End Date: Friday, July 28, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Selarhat Village
Description : A Training on Improved Green Fodder Production & Preservation was conducted for practicing goat farmers of Selarhat Village. The farmers were informed about the year-round green fodder production system to enhance income generation through improved fodder varieties. Farmers were also appraised on the preservation techniques for utilization during lean season. Altogether 22 farmers participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Webcasting of Address of the Hon'ble Prime Minister on release the benefit of 14th Instalment of the PM KISAN
Start Date: Thursday, July 27, 2023
End Date: Thursday, July 27, 2023

Event Category : Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl.)
Description : A Webcasting of Address of the Hon'ble Prime Minister on release the benefit of 14th Instalment of the PM KISAN was conducted at KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl.). Altogether 103 farmers from different villages attended the live webcast programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Improved fruits and vegetable production under Pond based IFS
Start Date: Thursday, July 27, 2023
End Date: Thursday, July 27, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore
Description : A training programme on “Improved fruits and vegetable production under Pond based IFS was conducted on 27th July 2023 at ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackore. During the programme, information on suitable fruit crops for pond based IFS and common vegetables that can be grown under IFS were shared with the farmers from Chakdha block. Information on vermicomposting technology, bee keeping etc were also shared with the farmers. All together, 24 farmers attended the training programme. They expressed their interest in developing IFS in their backyard. Altogether, 24 participants attended the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on 'Livestock Farming under Pond Based Integrated Farming System'
Start Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Lecture Hall, ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore
Description : A Training on Livestock Farming under Pond Based Integrated Farming System was conducted for practicing farming. The farmers were apprised on basics of scientific poultry, dairy and goat farming for higher income under pond based IFS. Altogether 27 farmers participated in the trainings programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Group Meeting of Village Representations for Analysis of Livelihood Systems
Start Date: Monday, July 24, 2023
End Date: Monday, July 24, 2023

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Community Hall Taraberia Village
Description : A Group Meeting of Village Representations for Analysis of Livelihood Systems was conducted at Taraberia Viallge. Data were collected through indept discussions and evaluations. Altogether 13 village representatives participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Sunday, July 23, 2023
End Date: Sunday, July 23, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Beraberia village
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 23.7.2023 to Beraberia village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) visited the Jute plots under FLD programme of two progressive farmer Mr. Sanju Sarkar and Tapan Santra. Both the farmers were satisfied with the performance of jute variety JRO-204 sown in line. They expressed that, in line sowing it is easy to do the intercultural operations such as weeding, spraying etc.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Animal Health Cum Vaccination Camp
Start Date: Thursday, July 20, 2023
End Date: Thursday, July 20, 2023

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Makaltala and Formania Village
Description : An Animal Health Cum Vaccination Camp was ogranized at Makaltal and Fromania Village under Habra Block of North 24 Parganas. Altogether 76 livestock farmers visited the camp for vaccination and health check up of their livestock. Free vaccination for goat (PPR and Goat Pox) and Poultry (RD and Fowl Pox) were administered. The Farmers were also provided with anthelmintics and mineral supplements as prophylactic care. The farmers expressed the gratitude for the timely intervention towards preventive health care of their valued livestock.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Celebration of ICAR Foundation Day and Technology Day
Start Date: Sunday, July 16, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas (Additional)
Description : Celebration of ICAR Foundation Day and Technology Day was conducted during 16th to 18th July 2023. During the period trainings on various technologies developed and propagated by ICAR Institutes were organized. Practical demonstrations on farm machineries were organized in the farm and fields. Farmers also visited to demonstration plots and museum of ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training cum demonstration on Vegetative propagation techniques of important fruit crops
Start Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : North 24 Parganas (Addl), ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore
Description : Training cum demonstration on “Vegetative propagation of important fruit crops” was conducted on 18th July 2023 at KVK, North 24 Parganas (Addl), ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore. During the programme, knowledge on different techniques of vegetative propagation in lemon, guava, mango were discussed. Method demonstration on preparation of cuttings, grafting, air layering was conducted on suitable fruit crops. All together, 15 farmers from Babpur and Beraberia village attended the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Method demonstration on Vaccination and Deworming of goats
Start Date: Wednesday, June 28, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : Bijoypur
Description : A Method demonstration on Vaccination and Deworming of goats was organized for practicing goat farmers of bijoypur village. Farmers were informed on vaccination and deworming schedule and practical demonstrations were conducted. The programme was attended by 2 prani mitra and 17 practicing farmers of the village.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Farmers visit to KVK
Start Date: Monday, June 26, 2023
End Date: Monday, June 26, 2023

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl.)
Description : A farmers visit to KVK program was conducted on 26/06/2023. The practicing dairy and goat farmers visited the fodder cafeteria at KVK and learned about the various perennial and annual fodders that can be of cultivated in the agroclimatic conditions. The farmers were also informed about the cultivation practices and yield of the available fodders. Altogether 13 farmers participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Beraberia
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 21.6.2023 to Beraberia village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) visited the Jute plots under FLD programme of two progressive farmer Mr. Sanju Sarkar and Tapan Santra. Both the farmers were satisfied with the growth of the jute variety JRO-204 sown in line. They expressed that, in line sowing it is easy to do the intercultural operations such as weeding, spraying etc.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Friday, June 16, 2023
End Date: Friday, June 16, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Babpur
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 16.6.2023 to Babpur village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) visited the farm of progressive farmer Mr. Sankar Jana. Mr. Jana has been practicing organic and natural farming in his farm and is also involved in marketing of vegetables and fruits through Sufal bangla scheme. He is cultivating brinjal organically and have been facing problem due to infestation of fruit and shoot borer. SMS (Horticulture) suggested use of pheromone trap for pest monitoring and Bt spray for larvae management. He was provided with the pheromone traps and Bt by the KVK.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on backyard duck farming
Start Date: Thursday, June 8, 2023
End Date: Thursday, June 8, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Beraberia village
Description : A basic training on backyard duck farming was organized at Beraberia Village on 8/06/2023. The training and education helped farmers understand the basics of duck farming, including how to care for ducks, feed them properly, and manage their health. The prospects of marketing and value addition were discussed during the training session. Altogether 17 farmers attended the training.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Awareness programme on World Environment Day 2023
Start Date: Monday, June 5, 2023
End Date: Monday, June 5, 2023

Event Category : Kisan Goshthi
Venue : Huda village
Description : An awareness programme on ‘World Environment Day’was organised by ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore on 5th June 2023 at Hudavillage, Nadia district under Institute STC-TSP, Program.Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture), KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) welcomed the participants and briefed about the programme.Dr. Shailesh Kumar, Principal Scientist, ICAR-CRIJAF delivered a lecture on “Jute based products: An alternative to single use plastic”. Dr. DebojyotiBorkotoky, SMS (Animal Science) shared information on “Use of plastics and its role in air and water pollution”. During the program, plantation program of neem tree saplings was organized in the village and saplings were also distributed to the participants for plantation in their backyard. Altogether, 50 farmers of Huda village participated in the World Environment Day program.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Waste to wealth through vermicomposting
Start Date: Monday, June 5, 2023
End Date: Monday, June 5, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Huda village
Description : A training programme was conducted on Waste to wealth through Vermicomposting on 5th June 2023 at Huda village by Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture), KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl). He shared knowledge on vermicomposting technology, various design of vermicompost unit, different earth worm species etc. during the programme. Altogether, 50 farmers of Huda village participated in the program.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Livestock Integration for Organic Vegetable Production
Start Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Jalsukha Village
Description : A training on Livestock Integration for Organic Vegetable Production was organized at Jalsukha Village of North 24 Parganas district. The farmers were trained on effective utilization of livestock manure for organic production of vegetable. The practicing farmers were appraised on organic materials in livestock manure and can improve soil quality by increasing plant productivity, soil organic matter and structure, water infiltration and holding capacity, and reducing sediment loss and erosion over time. The farmers were also briefed on vermicomposting and gobar gas production from livestock manure. Altogether 15 farmers participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Farmers visit to KVK
Start Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl)
Description : A programme on farmers visit to KVK was conducted on 31.5. 2023 to KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl). Fifteen (15) tribal farmers of Selarhat village visited the KVK farm. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) apprised the participants about the mandates and objectives of KVK and showed different technologies viz. Progeny orchard, dragon fruit, banana var. G9, summer vegetable production on trellis, nutritional garden demonstrated in the farm. Dr Debojyoti Borkotoky, SMS (Animal science) discussed about the integrated farming system and rearing of goat and duck for income generation. Farmers were happy to learn different technologies demonstrated in the farm. During the programme, farmers visited the IFS model developed in the KVK farm and were enthusiastic to take up similar system in their farm.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Three days training on Improved production technologies of major cucurbits under TSP
Start Date: Monday, May 29, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore
Description : A three-day farmer’s training was organised from 29th May to 31st May 2023 at ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore, on “Improved Production Technologies of Major Cucurbits” for farmers under TSP. The programme was organised through interaction-based training sessions covering various topics delivered by different scientists of ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore. The topics covered were Integration of cucurbitaceous vegetable under Pond based Farming System (IFS) for higher income, Integrated Nutrient Management in cucurbitaceous vegetables, Improved production technology of cucurbitaceous vegetables (Ridge gourd, Bottle gourd, Bitter gourd, Pumpkin, Cucumber), Integrated Weed Management in cucurbits, Integrated Pest Management of cucurbitaceous vegetables, Disease management in cucurbitaceous vegetables and Livestock integration for organic vegetables production. The participants also visited the KVK farm where they were apprised with improved crop and animal husbandry technologies.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Scientist Visit to Farmers Field
Start Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Devpukur Village
Description : A scientist visit to farmers field programme was organized at Devpukur Village. Goat farms of 2 farmers clusters were visited. The scientist of KVK discussed on the introduction of goat AI for scientific breeding. Farmers were motivated on the potential of setting up a small- micro enterprise and FPO (Farmer’s Producers Organization) on Goat. Altogether 9 farms were visited comprising 17 farmers owners.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Babpur village
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 10.5.2022 to Babpur village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) visited the farm of two progressive farmer Mr. Saurav Maity and Sankar Jana. Mr. Maity is cultivating Okra and Ridge gourd in an area of 10 Katha. He faced problem of poor seed germination due to seed rot. He was advised to treat the seeds with Bavistin prior to sowing the seeds. Mr. Sankar Jana has been raising papaya seedlings and has been facing the damping off disease. SMS (Horticulture) suggested drenching the polybags with fungicide.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on 'Feeding Management of Goats'
Start Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Beraberia
Description : A one-day training on Feeding Managment of Goats was organized at Beraberia village. The farmers were appraised on goat nutrition, feed, and pasture management to ensure a healthy herd. Green fodder production to increase health and profitability were discussed. Altogether 14 practicing goat farmers attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Improved production technology of Okra
Start Date: Monday, May 1, 2023
End Date: Monday, May 1, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Beraberia
Description : A one day training programme on “Improved production technology of Okra” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) from 1.5.2023 at Beraberia village. During the programme Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) delivered lecture on Improved varieties of Okra, Integrated nutrient management in Okra, Pest and disease management approaches. Altogether 31 farmers attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Webcasting of Mann Ki Baat of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India
Start Date: Sunday, April 30, 2023
End Date: Sunday, April 30, 2023

Event Category : Kisan Goshthi
Venue : Beraberia village
Description : Live Radio Broadcast of 100th Episode of Mann Ki Baat of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri, Naraendra Modi was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Addl.), ICAR-CRIJAF on 30.04.2023 at Beraberia village. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) welcomed the participants and briefed about the programme. The programme started at 11.00 am with the audio broadcast of Mann Ki Baat. All together 31 farmers and farm women were present during the programme. Mann Ki Baat programme was followed by Farmers Scientist Interaction, where issues related to pest and diseases of horticultural crops, improved rearing practices of livestock’s were discussed. The programme ended with a vote of thanks by Dr. Debojyoti Borkotoky, SMS (Animal Science).
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Sunday, April 30, 2023
End Date: Sunday, April 30, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Beraberia village
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 30.4.2023 to Beraberia village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) visited the natural farm tomato plot of 7 progressive farmers engaged in natural farming of Jute. The farmers expressed their concern about pest and disease management in Natural farming. SMS(Horticulture), KVK advised the farmers to prepare bio pesticides such as neemastra, brahmastra, use of neem oil, tobacco leaf extract etc.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Saturday, April 29, 2023
End Date: Saturday, April 29, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Babpur village
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 29.4.2023 to Babpur village of North 24 Parganas district. Mr Jana is a progressive farmer and engaged in organic vegetable production in his farm. SMS (Horticulture) visited his nutri garden cum natural farming project where he is growing different types of vegetable organically. During the visit, issues related to fungal disease in harvested banana bunch was discussed and suggested to spray Trichoderma viridae and to store with proper ventilation. Application of organic manure, jeevamrit etc. in the vegetable garden was suggested during the visit.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on "Important Medicinal plants of North 24 Parganas and its uses"
Start Date: Saturday, April 29, 2023
End Date: Saturday, April 29, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Babpur
Description : One day training programme on Important medicinal plants of North 24 Parganas and its uses was conducted on 29th April 2023 at Babpur village. The programme initiated with a welcome address by Sankar Jana, FPC Kojagori. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS(Horticulture) delivered lecture on some important medicinal plants and their uses. Women farmers present during the training shared their knowledge and experience related to use of traditional medicines. They also showed their interest in developing a medicinal plant garden in their backyard. Altogether, 20 participants attended the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on "Scientific Housing & Health Management of Goat"
Start Date: Thursday, April 27, 2023
End Date: Thursday, April 27, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Ratanpur
Description : A training on "Scientific Housing & Health Management of Goat" was organized at Ratanpur village of Amdanga Block. The practicing farmers were apprised on scientific management practices of goat with special reference to housing and health care management. Altogether 16 farmers participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Diagnostic Visit
Start Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Surjyapur
Description : Villagers of Surjyapur reported swelling and abscess in their crossbed cows. A diagnostic visit was conducted to ascertain the cause. On gross examination, fever, enlarged superficial lymph nodes and multiple nodules on the skin and mucous membranes was noted. A few animals exhibited lameness. LSD was suspected and needful supportive medication was suggested. Altogether 3 daily units were affected.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Farmers Visit to KVK
Start Date: Monday, April 24, 2023
End Date: Monday, April 24, 2023

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl)
Description : A programme on farmers visit to KVK was conducted on 24.4.2023 to KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl). Six farmers visited the KVK. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) apprised the participants about the natural farming technologies viz. mulching in Pineapple, Pheromone trap in Brinjal, Natural farming of sweet corn, nutritional garden demonstrated in the farm. The farmers were provided with plastic drums for preparation of organic inputs for Natural farming. During the programme, farmers visited the IFS model developed in the ICAR-CRIJAF farm and were enthusiastic to take up similar system in their farm.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Farmers Visit to KVK
Start Date: Monday, January 23, 2023
End Date: Thursday, March 23, 2023

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl.)
Description : A group of 11 farmers visited KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl.). The farmers were guided though different enterprises of the IFS, Nutritional Garden, Banana Block, livestock units, dragon fruit block, fodder cafeteria etc. The respective SMSs explained the farmers.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Millets for Opportunity in Natural Farming during celebration of “International Year of Millets, 2023” & Webcasting of Hon'ble PM address
Start Date: Saturday, March 18, 2023
End Date: Saturday, March 18, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore
Description : A training programme on“Millets for Opportunity in Natural Farming” was organized on the occasion of “International Year of Millets, 2023” by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional), ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore on 18.03.2023. Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Pr. Scientist & Head, KVK welcomed the participants and briefed about the aim and objectives of the programme. He further appraised the gatherings on the food and nutritive value of Millets for nutritional security.Dr. RinkuBharali SMS (Horticulture) discussed on the “Opportunities of millets production for better nutrition and income generation under Natural Farming”. Dr. Debojyoti Borkotoky, SMS (Animal Science), KVK-North 24 Parganas (Additional) delivered a presentation on “Integration of livestock in Natural farming of Millets”. Further, live webcasting of inaugural programme of “International Year of Millets”, by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India was conducted during the programme. Altogether, 42 farmers were present during the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Two days training programme on Natural Farming: Scope & Opportunities
Start Date: Thursday, March 16, 2023
End Date: Friday, March 17, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore
Description : Two days training programme on Natural Farming: Scope & Opportunities was organised by KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) on 16th& 17th March 2023 at lecture hall, ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore. The programme initiated with a welcome address by Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Head KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl). The programme was organised through interaction-based training sessions covering various topics delivered by different scientists of ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore and KVK. The topics covered were Prospects of natural farming in West Bengal, Soil and its importance in Natural farming, Components of natural farming and methods of preparation of bio-stimulants, Pest management approaches in natural farming, Disease management approaches in Natural farming, Integration of livestock and poultry in natural farming, Opportunities of natural farming in horticultural crops. Altogether 40 participants attended the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Farmers visit to KVK
Start Date: Friday, March 17, 2023
End Date: Friday, March 17, 2023

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl)
Description : A programme on farmers visit to KVK was conducted on 17.3.2023 to KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl). 40 farmer visited the KVK farm. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) apprised the participants about the mandates and objectives of KVK and showed different technologies under Natural Farming viz. mulching in Pineapple, Pheromone trap in Brinjal, Natural farming of sweet corn, summer vegetable production on trellis, nutritional garden demonstrated in the farm. Dr Debojyoti Borkotoky, SMS(Animal science) discussed about the integrated farming system and rearing of goat and duck for income generation. Farmers were interested to learn about the different approaches of natural farming. During the programme, farmers visited the IFS model developed in the KVK farm and were enthusiastic to take up similar system in their farm.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Opportunities of Natural farming in Horticultural Crops
Start Date: Thursday, March 16, 2023
End Date: Thursday, March 16, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Lecture Hall, ICAR-CRIJAF
Description : A training was organized on Opportunities of Natural Farming in Horticultural Crops by KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) on 16tth March 2023 at lecture hall, ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore. The programme initiated with a welcome address by Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Head KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl). The programme was organised through interaction-based training session. All together 40 participants attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Awareness programme on Natural farming
Start Date: Monday, March 13, 2023
End Date: Monday, March 13, 2023

Event Category : Seminar
Venue : ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore
Description : One day Awareness cum exposure visit programme on Natural Farming: Scope & Opportunities was organised by KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) on 13th March 2023 at lecture hall, ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore. The programme initiated with a welcome address by Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Head KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl). The programme was organised through interaction-based lecture sessions covering various topics delivered by different scientists of ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore and KVK. The topics covered were Prospects of natural farming in West Bengal, Components of natural farming and methods of preparation of bio-stimulants, Pest and disease management approaches in natural farming, Integration of livestock and poultry in natural farming, Opportunities of natural farming in horticultural crops. The participants also visited the ICAR-CRJAF demostration farm where they were apprised with Natural farming technologies. Altogether, 50 farmers of Kotra village participated in the awareness programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Farmers visit to KVK
Start Date: Monday, March 13, 2023
End Date: Monday, March 13, 2023

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas
Description : A programme on farmers visit to KVK was conducted on 13.3.2023 to KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl). 50 farmer visited the ICAR-CRIJAF and KVK farm. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) apprised the participants about the natural farming technologies viz. mulching in Pineapple, Pheromone trap in Brinjal, Natural farming of sweet corn, summer vegetable production on trellis, nutritional garden demonstrated in the farm. Dr Debojyoti Borkotoky, SMS(Animal science) discussed about the integrated farming system and rearing of goat and duck for income generation. During the programme, farmers visited the IFS model developed in the ICAR-CRIJAF farm and were enthusiastic to take up similar system in their farm.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Film Show on "Slow Poisoning" during Awareness programme on Natural farming
Start Date: Monday, March 13, 2023
End Date: Monday, March 13, 2023

Event Category : Film Show
Venue : Lecture hall, ICAR-CRIJAF
Description : A film show on "Slow Poisoning" during Awareness programme on Natural farming was conducted on 13th March 2023. The aim of the show was to create awareness on ill effects of pesticide application and its residual impact on human beings, soil and water pollution and overall destruction of the environment. All together 50 participants viewed the film.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Beraberia village
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 8.3.2023 to Beraberia village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) visited the demonstration unit under natural farming in tomato of Mr. Sanju Sarkar, who is engaged in tomato cultivation under natural farming. Mr. Sarkar previously used poly mulch for cultivation. It was, reported that the tomato plants under poly mulch were infected by late blight disease. However, with the use of organic mulch, the cost of production was reduced and also the organic matter content of the soil increased due to decomposition of paddy straw .
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting
Start Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Committee Hall, ICAR-CRIJAF
Description : The Committee met on 28.02.2023 under the Chairmanship of the Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF to discuss and examine the matter regarding activities of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), North 24 Parganas (Additional), ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Demonstration of teat dip method in milching cows
Start Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : Indrapur village
Description : A method demonstration teat dip method in milching cows in 6 dairy units were conducted at Indrapur village. Farmers were apprised on prevention of clinical and subclinical mastitis cow by hygienic udder management. Altogether, 14 practicing farmers were present during the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on diversified poultry production for income generation
Start Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Kharermath Village
Description : A training farmers was organized on diversified poultry production for income generation of the farmers. The farmers were trained on production method of quail, turkey, duck, guinea fowl etc. Feeding and health care techniques were apprised to the participating farmers. Altogether 19 farmers participated in the programme
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Exhibition in Kisan Mela
Start Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2023
End Date: Thursday, February 9, 2023

Event Category : Agriculture Exhibition
Venue : ICAR-CRIJAF
Description : A exhibition stall was organized during 08/02/2023 to 09/02/2023 at ICAR CRIJAF during the institute foundation day. Farmers and invited dignitaries visited the stall. Various farms produce, seed and technologies were displayed in the stall.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on health management of goats
Start Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Bijoypur Village
Description : An one day training programme was organized at Bijoypur village under Barasat Block. The farmer were apprised on different diseases of goat and their prevention and management. Vaccination and deworming schedule of goat were discussed during the programme. Altogether 21 farmers participated in the programme
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Awareness on Natural Farming
Start Date: Tuesday, January 31, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Beraberia village
Description : An awareness programme was conducted on natural farming practice. Altogether, 20 women participants attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Post harvest management of fruits through value addition
Start Date: Tuesday, January 31, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Beraberia village
Description : A training was organized on “Post harvest management of fruits through value addition” on 31.1.2023 at Beraberia village. During the programme, lecture was delivered on post harvest management in fruit crops and processing of important fruits for preparation of value added products such as Jam, Jelly, Squash etc. A total of 14 farmers were present during the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training cum demonstration on oyster mushroom production
Start Date: Saturday, January 28, 2023
End Date: Saturday, January 28, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Koyra village
Description : Training cum demonstration on Oyster mushroom production was conducted on 28.1.2023 at Koyra village, Barasat of North 24 Parganas district. During the programme, the women members of SHG actively participated in oyster mushroom production through demonstration. All together 26 women farmers attended the program and prepared 25 mushroom bags. During farmers scientist interaction, queries related to mushroom production and its importance with respect to nutritional quality and its marketing were also discussed.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Scientist Visit to Farmers Field (Livestock)
Start Date: Friday, January 20, 2023
End Date: Friday, January 20, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Jalsukha Village
Description : Scientist Visit to Farmers Field Programme was organized to the farmers field of livestock farmers. Fodder areas were evaluated and improved winter fodders were suggested. The problems of goat farmers were discussed during the programme and ameliorative measures were suggested. Altogether 13 goat farmers participated in the programme
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Bodai village
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 18.1.2022 to Bodai village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) visited the farm of three progressive farmer who are commercially cultivating winter vegetables. During the visit, incidence of aphids, diamond back moth larvae was observed in the field. Farmers were advised to spray organic products such as neem oil, Bt against aphid and larvae infestation. They were also encouraged to take up natural farming in a small area for better quality production of vegetables which will be free from harmful chemicals.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Diagnostic Visit (Poultry)
Start Date: Friday, December 16, 2022
End Date: Monday, January 16, 2023

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Jagannathpur Village
Description : A diagnostic visit was conducted to Jagannathpur Village on 12/12/2022 to assess the problems and issues related to winter stress in commercial poultry units (broiler and Kuroiler). Fowl Coryza and E Coli infection was noted in two flock respectively. Necessary treatment and ameliorative measures were suggested to the farmers. The farmers were also suggested on measures for prevention of cold stress in the flock,
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Intercropping in fruit crops
Start Date: Monday, December 26, 2022
End Date: Monday, December 26, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Beraberia village
Description : A training was conducted on the topic Intercropping in Fruit crops in Beraberia village on 26.12.2022. During the programme lectures was delivered on various aspects viz. role of intercrops in improving soil health, increasing productivity of crop per unit area, selection of suitable crops as intercrops in fruit orchard. All together, 15 farmers were resent during the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Kisan Diwas: Farmers Scientist Interaction Programme
Start Date: Friday, December 23, 2022
End Date: Friday, December 23, 2022

Event Category : National Farmer Day (Kisan Diwas)
Venue : ICAR-CRIJAF
Description : A Farmers Scientist Interaction Programme was conducted on the occasion of Kisan Diwas 2022 at ICAR-CRIJAF Campus. Altogether 116 farmers participated in the programme from 8 villages participated in the event. Live telecast of the Hon'ble Union Minister of Agriculture was webcasted to the farmers on the occasion.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Scope of Goat Farming in Enhancing Rural Livelihood of Tribal Farmers
Start Date: Monday, December 19, 2022
End Date: Thursday, December 22, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Lecture Hall, ICAR-CRIJAF
Description : A three days training programme on “Scope of Goat Farming in Enhancing Rural Livelihood in Tribal Area” was organized at ICAR-CRIJAF during 19.12.2022 to 21.12.2022 for the tribal community of Selarhat and Sewli Telinipara village, North 24 Parganas under Tribal Sub Plan. A total of 15 tribal farmers participated in the programme. During the programme, the farmers learned about the different aspects of scientific Goat farming, viz. scope of goat farming in West Bengal, breeding, feeding, housing, health care and diseases management of goat farming, value addition in goat milk and chevon. The farmers actively interacted with the resource persons regarding the problems faced by them in goat farming and was satisfied with the solutions advised by the experts.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Exposure visit to KVK
Start Date: Thursday, December 15, 2022
End Date: Thursday, December 15, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl)
Description : An exposure visit of 20 tribal farmers from nearby villages of North 24 Parganas was conducted at KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl). The farmers visited the KVK farm and witness different technologies on Horticulture such as Dragon fruit production, tissue cultured banana G 9 cultivation technology, improved vegetable production technologies, nutritional garden, low cost poly house, natural farming, Khaki campbell duck farming, goatry, integrated farming system (IFS) unit etc.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Nursery raising techniques in winter vegetables
Start Date: Saturday, December 10, 2022
End Date: Saturday, December 10, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Beraberia village
Description : A training on Nursery raising techniques in Winter vegetables was conducted in Berarberia village on 10.12.2022. During the programme, farmers were acquainted with high tech nursery raising under protected condition, insect pest and disease management in nursery, protray nursery raising for easy transportation and income generation. All together 14 participants attended the training.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Awareness cum training on Health Care Management of Ducks Under Backyard Farming System
Start Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Kharermath Village
Description : An Awareness cum training on Health Care Management of Ducks Under Backyard Farming System was conducted for practicing duck farmers on 06th December 2022. Altogether 20 farmers participated in the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Celebration of World Soil Day
Start Date: Monday, December 5, 2022
End Date: Monday, December 5, 2022

Event Category : World Soil Day
Venue : Beraberia village
Description : A programme was organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, ICAR-CRIJAF, North 24 Parganas (Additional) to celebrate “World Soil Day” on 5.12.2022 at Beraberia village. Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Pr. Scientist & Head, KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl), ICAR-CRIJAF, welcome the participants and briefed about the importance of World Soil Day and urged other farmers to get their soil tested. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) delivered a lecture on soil testing & soil test based fertilizer application in horticultural crops. During the programme, soil health cards were distributed to 50 farmers of Beraberia and neighbouring villages. Altogether 51 farmers participated in the programme. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr Debojyoti Borkotoky, SMS (Animal Science), KVK, North 24 Parganas (Addl).
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Soil testing & Soil test based fertilizer application in horticultural crops
Start Date: Monday, December 5, 2022
End Date: Monday, December 5, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Beraberia village
Description : A training programme was conducted by Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) on soil testing & soil test based fertilizer application in horticultural crops during World Soil Day programme on 5.12.2022. During the programme, soil health cards were distributed to 50 farmers of Beraberia and neighbouring villages. Altogether 51 farmers participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Method Demonstration on cleaning, grading and packaging of duck eggs for table purpose
Start Date: Friday, December 2, 2022
End Date: Friday, December 2, 2022

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : Batirbil Kharermath
Description : A Method Demonstration on cleaning, grading and packaging of duck eggs for table purpose was conducted for value addition and profitability on 02/12/2022. Altogether 11 practicing farmers participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Scientific Cultivation of Cole Crops in Jute Based Cropping System
Start Date: Thursday, December 1, 2022
End Date: Thursday, December 1, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Babpur Village
Description : An one day Training on Scientific Cultivation of Cole Crops in Jute Based Cropping System was organized at Babpur Village of North 24 Parganas on 1st Dec 2022. Altogether 17 farmers participated in the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Integrated Pest Management Techniques in Winter Vegetables
Start Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Babpur Village
Description : A one day Training on Integrated Pest Management Techniques in Winter Vegetables was organized at Babpur Village of North 24 Parganas. Altogether, 17 farmers participated in the programme
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Opportunities for vegetable production under jute based cropping system
Start Date: Wednesday, November 23, 2022
End Date: Friday, November 25, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Training Hall. Agril Extension Div. ICAR-CRIJAF
Description : A three days Training on Opportunities for vegetable production under jute based cropping system was organized for SC Jute Farmers of North 24 Parganas wrf 23rd Nov to 25 Nov 2022. Altogether 15 farmers participated in the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Farmers Visit to KVK
Start Date: Friday, November 25, 2022
End Date: Friday, November 25, 2022

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl.)
Description : A total of 15 farmers from Bereberia and neighbouring village visited the KVK farm demonstration unit- IFS, Progeny Nursery, Vegetable block, Natural farming, dragon fruit unit, Banana Block and other livestock units.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Diagnostic Visit
Start Date: Wednesday, November 23, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Surjapur Village
Description : A diagnostic visit was conducted to the surjyapur village following a outbreak of a skin disease in Cattle. Seven small holder dairy units were visited to ascertain the cause of the disease. It was tentatively diagnosed as LSD based on the gross clinical findings. Supportive treatment was suggested to contain and prevent further spread of the disease.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training cum demonstration on management of brinjal shoot and fruit borer
Start Date: Saturday, November 19, 2022
End Date: Saturday, November 19, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Beraberia Village
Description : A Training cum demonstration on management of brinjal shoot and fruit borer was organized at Beraberia Village on 19.11.2022. Altogether 11 farmers participated in the programme
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Health Care Management of Goats (Online mode)
Start Date: Thursday, November 17, 2022
End Date: Thursday, November 17, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl.)
Description : A Training on Health Care Management of Goat was Organized Online to practicing farmers of the district. Altogether 19 farmers participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field Day
Start Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Jalsukha and Selarhaut
Description : A field day on layer duck farming under IFS system was conducted on 15/11/2022 at Jalsukha and Selarhaut village. Altogether 13 farmers participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training cum awareness on Immunization programme of Livestock(Online mOde)
Start Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl.)
Description : A Training cum awareness on Immunization programme of Livestock was organised on online mode to the backyard and commercial livestock farmers. Altogether 21 farmers participated in programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Mushroom Production
Start Date: Saturday, November 12, 2022
End Date: Saturday, November 12, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Anantapur Village
Description : A Training on Mushroom Production at Anantapur Village of North 24 Parganas on 12th November 2022. Altogether 12 farmers participated in the Programme
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Farmers Visit to KVK
Start Date: Friday, November 11, 2022
End Date: Friday, November 11, 2022

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl.)
Description : A group of 11 goat Farmers(Practicing and prospective farmers) visited to KVK demonstration farmer to discuss and witness low cost goat farming and fodder cultivation. The farmers interacted with the livestock and horticulture expert on the management and marketing of goats.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Scientist Farmers Interaction (Resource Person)
Start Date: Thursday, November 10, 2022
End Date: Thursday, November 10, 2022

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Gobardanga Seva Farmers Samiti, Gobardanga, North 24 Parganas
Description : A Scientist Farmers Interaction programme was organzied by ICAR_CRIJAF in collaboration with Gobardanga Seva Farmers Samiti, Gobardanga, North 24 Parganas. Farmers interactedon on various issues of livestock health and management. Farmers were informed on urea treated straws and fodder cultivation practices to enhance producution of their livestock.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Diagnostic visit
Start Date: Friday, November 4, 2022
End Date: Friday, November 4, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Bodai village
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 4.11.2022 to Bodai village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) visited the farm of three progressive farmer who are commercially cultivating winter vegetables. During the visit, incidence of aphids, diamond back moth larvae was observed in the field. Farmers were advised to spray systemic insecticide (Imidachlorprid) against aphid and larvae infestation.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Swachhata Pakhwada (Special Swachhata Campaign 2.0)
Start Date: Sunday, October 2, 2022
End Date: Monday, October 31, 2022

Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : KVK, Beraberia, Bodai, Babpur, Selarhat village
Description : KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl), ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore, organized Swachhta Pakhwada (Special Swachhta Campaign 2.0 ) from 2nd -31st October, 2022. During the period, various activities were carried out in KVK campus as well as in the villages. All the KVK staff took Swachtta pledge on 2nd October, 2022 and displayed banners at prominent places. Various cleanliness activities were carried out in KVK farm and residential colonies, and nearby villages. On 17th October 2002, live telecast of PM Kisan Samman Sammelon, Pusa, New Delhi was conducted where in 183 participants attended the programme through offline and online mode. A webinar on “Role of Nutri food in nutrition of women and children” was conducted. On 28th October, 2022, a Kisan Gosthi was organized at Babpur village on “Conversion of Waste to Wealth through vermicomposting”. All together, 272 farmers/farm women participated online and offline mode during the entire Swachhta Pakhwada programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Improved nursery raising technique & Conversion of Waste to wealth
Start Date: Friday, October 28, 2022
End Date: Friday, October 28, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Babpur village
Description : Training was organized on Improved nursery raising techniques for winter vegetables on 28.10.2022 at Babpur village as a part of Swachhta Pakhwada. During the programme, technology for vermicomposting and vegetable nursery raising through organic approach was also shared. Discussion on income generation through Vermicomposting as an enterprise was also conducted during the programme. Altogether, 25 participants were present during the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training (Online) on Role of Nutri food in nutrition of women and children
Start Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl)
Description : An online training was organized on the topic “Role of Nutri food in Nutrition of women and children was organized as a part of Swachhta Pakhwada on 26.10.2022. During the programme, knowledge was shared on malnutrition and its effect on Indian population, vegetable, fruits and millets as nutri food for women and infants, organic source of minerals and vitamins through crops, biofortification etc. Altogether 15 participants attended the online programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Vermicomposting for organic crop production
Start Date: Sunday, October 23, 2022
End Date: Sunday, October 23, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Beraberia village
Description : A training was organized on Vermicomposting for organic crop production on 23.10.2022 at Beraberia village as a part of Swachhta Pakhwada. During the programme, methodology for vermicomposting and income generation was discussed. Lecture was also delivered on organic farming for horticultural crops production and its health benefits to the participants. A total of 13 participants were present during the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Household food and nutritional security through nutritional gardening
Start Date: Friday, October 21, 2022
End Date: Friday, October 21, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Bodai village
Description : A training was organized on Household food and nutritional security through nutritional gardening for creating awareness on nutrition of women and children on 21.10.2022 at Bodai village as a part of Swachhta Pakhwada. During the programme, information on health benefits of fruits and vegetables was shared among the participants. A total of 17 women participants were present during the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Diagnostic visit
Start Date: Thursday, October 20, 2022
End Date: Thursday, October 20, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Bodai village
Description : field visit programme was conducted on 20.10.2022 to Bodai village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) visited the FLD area of two progressive farmer who are cultivating Kharif onion. During the visit, it was noticed that there was lack of moisture content in onion field and was advised to irrigate the field to get good harvest. They were also advised to spray systemic insecticide (Imidachlorprid) against pest infestation. During the visit SMS (Horticulture) also recorded data on germination of yield of Kharif onion under FLD programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Scope of duck farming in enhancing rural livelihood in jute growing area
Start Date: Monday, October 17, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Lecture Hall ICAR-CRIJAF
Description : A training was organized on Scope of duck farming in enhancing rural livelihood in jute growing area. Altogether 15 SC jute growing farmers participated in the programme
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Fodder Production and Conservation
Start Date: Monday, September 26, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas Addl.
Description : A 3 days on campus training programme on “Fodder Production and Conservation” for the livestock farmers was organizing during September 26-28, 2022
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on "Backyard Poultry Production for additional income of the jute growing tribal farmers” under TSP
Start Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2022
End Date: Friday, September 23, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR-CRIJAF
Description : A three days training programme on “Backyard Poultry Production for additional income of the Jute growing Tribal Farmers” was organized by ICAR-CRIJAF during 21.09.2022 to 23.09.2022 for the tribal community of Makaltala and Farmenia village North 24 Parganas under Tribal Sub Plan. A total of 15 tribal farmers participated in the programme. During the programme, the farmers learned about the different aspects of scientific production of backyard poultry, viz different breeds of backyard poultry, breeding feeding housing and diseases management of backyard poultry. The farmers actively interacted with the experts regarding the problems faced by them in poultry production and was satisfied with the solutions advised by the experts.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training and Demonstraton on Clean Milk Production Practices- a Way to Farmers Prosperity
Start Date: Monday, September 5, 2022
End Date: Monday, September 5, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Selarhat, North 24 Parganas
Description : The event was organized in Selarhat village of North 24 Parganas. Farm visit and demonstration were done on teat dip method and cleaning and sanitation of cow shed
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Agro-techniques in Blackgram under Jute based cropping system for enhancing productivity and profitability
Start Date: Saturday, September 3, 2022
End Date: Saturday, September 3, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl.)
Description : A Training on Agro-techniques in Blackgram under Jute based cropping system for enhancing productivity and profitability was conducted on 03.09.2022. Altogether, 16 farmers participate in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Improved retting method of Jute
Start Date: Thursday, September 1, 2022
End Date: Friday, September 2, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl.)
Description : Altogether 15 jute farmers were training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Government Schemes and Programmes on Jute Based Products For Socioeconomic Development in Jute Growing Area
Start Date: Monday, August 29, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl.)
Description : A Training on Government Schemes and Programmes on Jute Based Products For Socioeconomic Development in Jute Growing Area was conducted from 29th August to 31 August 2022. Altogether 15 SC practicing farmers participated in the programme. An exposure visit was also conducted as a part of the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Enterpreneurship, Small scale Industries & Marketing Scenerio of Jute Based Products in West Bengal
Start Date: Friday, August 26, 2022
End Date: Saturday, August 27, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl.)
Description : A training on Enterpreneurship, Small scale Industries & Marketing Scenerio of Jute Based Products in West Bengal was conducted among SC women farmers of the district. Altogether 15 SC farmers participated in the programme
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Insitu Jute Retting Pond Based Farming System for Qaulity Fibre Production and Value Added Diversified Jute Products
Start Date: Wednesday, August 24, 2022
End Date: Thursday, August 25, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas Addl.
Description : A training on Insitu Jute Retting Pond Based Farming System for Qaulity Fibre Production and Value Added Diversified Jute Products was conducted to women jute farmers of amdanga block. Altogether 15 practicing farmers participated in the programme
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training (Online) on Brooding Chicks & its Management.
Start Date: Saturday, July 30, 2022
End Date: Saturday, July 30, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl.)
Description : An online training programme was conducted on the topic Brooding Chicks & its Management. Small Holder and Backyard Poultry Farmers experience problem with brooding and feeding of chicks. Productivity of a layer or a broiler depends largely on the way how they start their life ie the period of growth of chicks from 0 day (Day old) to 4 weeks. Dr Debojyoti Borkotoky SMS(A.Sc.) delivered a lecture. Altogether 19 farmers participated in the online training.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Scientist Visit to Farmers Field
Start Date: Monday, July 25, 2022
End Date: Monday, July 25, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Rudrapur, North 24 Parganas
Description : Small Holder and Backyard Poultry Farmers experience problem with brooding and feeding of chicks. Productivity of a layer or a broiler depends largely on the way how they start their life ie the period of growth of chicks from 0 day (Day old) to 4 weeks. Scientist visit of Farmers Field programme was conducted to evaluate , assist and offer technical advice to the practicing farmers. Altogether 11 poultry farmers participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training cum demonstration on Scientific Jute Retting using CRIJAF SONA
Start Date: Friday, July 22, 2022
End Date: Friday, July 22, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Beraberia village
Description : A training cum demonstration on Popularization of Scientific Jute Retting technology using CRIJAF SONA was conducted on 22.7.2022 at Beraberia village. During the programme, information on use of CRIJAF SONA (microbial formulation) for jute retting and its effect on early retting and quality enhancement of jute was shared among the farmers. A total of 10 participants were present during the programme. CRIJAF SONA powder were distributed to farmers.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Celebration of 94th Foundation Day of ICAR and Interaction of Hon’ble Union Minister of Agriculture, Govt. of India with the DFI farmers
Start Date: Saturday, July 16, 2022
End Date: Saturday, July 16, 2022

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-CRIJAF, Bodai village and Mathurapur Village of North 24 Parganas
Description : Live telecast of 94th Foundation Day of ICAR and Interaction of Hon’ble Union Minister of Agriculture, GOI with the DFI farmers was organized by ICAR-CRIJAF and KVK, North 24 Parganas (Addl.) on 16.07.2022 at ICAR-CRIJAF, Bodai village and Mathurapur Village of N.24 Parganas. The programme was attended by Scientists, and other staff of ICAR-CRIJAF and KVK, DFI and other farmers of N 24 Parganas along with Mr. R. P. Banerjee, CEO, Sabka Apna Farmers Producers Company. The programme started with address by few DFI farmers. They shared their experience how they could double their income in last five years supported by ICAR-CRIJAF and KVK through the recent technologies and training and demonstrations conducted by ICAR-CRIJAF and KVK. After experience sharing the live telecast of the 94th ICAR Foundation Day celebration programme held at New Delhi including the interaction of Hon’ble Union Minister of Agriculture with the DFI farmers was witnessed by the participants.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit to Bodai village
Start Date: Saturday, July 16, 2022
End Date: Saturday, July 16, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Bodai village
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 16.7.2022 to Bodai village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) visited the farm of three progressive farmer who are commercially cultivating okra. During the visit, yellow vein mosaic disease incidence was observed in the field wee advised to uproot the infected plants. They were also advised to spray systemic insecticide (Imidachlorprid) against white fly infestation. Occurrence of leaf curl disease was also observed in all the plots and were suggested to uproots the infected plants. During the visit SMS (Horticulture) also recorded data on germination of onion seeds provided under FLD programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Method Demonstration of Teat Dip Method for Prevention of Mastitis
Start Date: Thursday, July 14, 2022
End Date: Thursday, July 14, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Mirhati, Bodai & Beraberia
Description : Post-milking teat disinfection by teat dipping removes the bacteria that spread during milking and, as such, is an extremely effective weapon against the spread of contagious mastitis. The method demonstration was done to 20 farmers for prevention of mastitis in the cow herd.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Kharif Onion production technology
Start Date: Thursday, June 30, 2022
End Date: Thursday, June 30, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Bodai
Description : A training cum input distribution was organized at Bodai village. During the programme, a presentation was delivered on improved production technologies of Kharif onion. Inputs such as onion seeds, pesticides, polythene sheet were distributed to farmers under FLD programme. All together, 13 participants attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Group Discussion on Basic Biosecurity Measures in a Small-holder Dairy Farm
Start Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Mirhati
Description : A group discusion programme was organized on 29/06/2022 at Mirhati Village to duscuss Basic Biosecurity Measures in a Small-holder Dairy Farm to prevent infectious disease leading to economic loss. The practicing farmers shared their issues in health management of their herd. The farmers were advised on clean milk procedures and teat dip method to prevent mastitis in cows
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Babpur
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 29.6.2022 to Babpur village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture)) visited the farm of progressive farmer Mr. Saurav Maity and Somitra Maity. Both the farmers are growing Okra in an area of 10 Katha under OFT programme. During the visit, yellow vein mosaic disease incidence was observed. They were advised to spray systemic insecticide (Imidachlorprid) against white fly infestation. Occurrence of leaf curl disease was also observed in his farm and was advised to uproot the infected plants.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Beraberia
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 28.6.2022 to Beraberia village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) visited the farm of progressive farmer of Mr. Haran Sarkar and Sanju Sarkar& Minoti Sarkar. Mr Haran sarkar has been engaged in commercial brinjal cultivation, however he has been facing problem of heavy fruit and shoot borer infestation in his field. SMS (Horticulture) advised him to install pheromone trap to control moth and to apply insecticide (Hotshot containing systemic and non systemic insecticide) for control of larva. Mr Sanju Sarkar is cultivation jute for fibre production. Lack of irrigation has resulted in poor growth. He was advised to irrigate the field for better production.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Balanced use of fertilizer in Horticultural crops
Start Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Bodai village
Description : A training programme was conducted at Bodai village during National Campaign on International Yoga Day, Balanced use of Fertilizers and Region Specific Agroforestry on 21.6.2022. During the programme, a presentation was delivered on balance use of fertilizer in fruits and vegetable crops with an emphasis on use of biofertilizers. All together 50 farmers participated in the training programme
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

National Campaign on International Yoga Day, Balanced use of Fertilizers and Region Specific Agroforestry
Start Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Bodai village
Description : National Campaign on International Yoga Day, Balanced use of Fertilizers and Region Specific Agroforestry was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional), ICAR-CRIJAF at Bodai village of North 24 Parganas on 21.06.2022. Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Head, KVK welcomed the participants and briefed about the programme. He made a presentation on importance of Yoga in today’s life. Dr. Rinku Bharali SMS (Horticulture) discussed about the balanced use of fertilizers in field and horticultural crops with special emphasis on biofertilizers. He also discussed about the different options of agroforestry for the district of North 24 Parganas. Dr. Samajdar presented the concept and details of Natural Farming. A farmers Scientist interaction was also organized on the above topics. Different queries of the farmers were answered by the experts. Altogether, 53 farmers, farm women and officials attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Jute Fabric Based Value Added Products
Start Date: Monday, June 13, 2022
End Date: Monday, June 20, 2022

Event Category : Vocational Training for Youth (More Than 4 Days)
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl)
Description : A seven days training programme was conducted on Jute fabric based value added products by KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl), ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore w.e.f 13th to 20th June 2022. During the programme 15 participants attended the training. Mr. Raju Talukdar, Master trainer trained the participants for making of eight different models of jute bags. Various information through lectures were shared by different resource persons of ICAR-CRIJAF. During the valedictory Programme of the seven days training, . The Chief Guest was Smt. Prajakta L. Verma, IAS, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India. Other dignitaries present were Mr.Kishan Singh, Joint Director, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India, Mr.Mahadev Dutta, Deputy Director, NJB, Mr.Pulak Jha. Dr.Gouranga Kar, Director ICAR-CRIJAF briefed about the different activities of ICAR-CRIJAF and urged all the organizations to join hands for development of the Jute and Allied Sector.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Garib Kalyan Sammelan
Start Date: Tuesday, May 31, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Event Category : Kisan Mela
Venue : B.C. Kundu Auditorium, ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore
Description : A Farmers Fair on ‘Garib Kalyan Sammelan’ under Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsava was organized by ICAR-KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) under ICAR-CRIJAF on 31.05.2022 at ICAR-CRIJAF campus for the farmers of the district.All together 506 farmers from 15 villages and officials participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Awareness programme on Conservation of Crop Varieties, PPV&FR Act, BDA/NBA
Start Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Event Category : Seminar
Venue : Babpur
Description : An awareness programme was organized by ICAR-CRIJAF in collaboration with KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on “Conservation of Crop Varieties, PPV&FR Act, BDA/NBA” at Babpur village, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal on 24.05.2022. The objective of the programme is to sensitize the farmers about protection of their rights in the areas of farm innovations, breeding and protection of varieties including PPV&FR Act, BDA/NBA and conservation of varieties. Total 45 Community Resource Person (CRP) and farmers participated in the programme. During the programme, officials from ICAR-CRIJAF & KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) were present.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Diagnostic visit
Start Date: Monday, May 16, 2022
End Date: Monday, May 16, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Babpur
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 16.5.2022 to Babpupur village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture)) visited the farm of progressive women farmer Mr. Saurav Maity and Sankar Jana. Mr. Maity is growing Okra and Ridge gourd in an area of 15 Katha. He was advised to treat the seeds with Bavistin and Imidachlorprid before sowing the seeds. Mr.Sankar Jana, a progressive farmer has been raising papaya seedlings and was facing the problem of damping off. SMS(Horticulture) suggested to drench the polybags with fungicide.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training programme on Diversified Poultry Farming
Start Date: Thursday, May 12, 2022
End Date: Thursday, May 12, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : District Agriculture Office, Barasat-1
Description : A one day training programme on “Diversified Poultry Farming” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) from 12.5.2022 at District Agriculture Office. During the programme. Dr. Debojyoti Borkotoky, SMS (Animal Sc) KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) delivered lecture on Diversified Poultry Farming. Altogether, 25 attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Dragon fruit cultivation and Farmers Scientist Interaction
Start Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : District Agri. Office, Barasat
Description : A one day training programme on “Dragon fruit cultivation” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) from 11.5.2022 at District Agriculture Office on the occasion of Bangla Unayaner Path and farmer’s scientist interaction programme. During the programme. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) delivered lecture on Dragon fruit cultivation. Altogether, 30 and 5 district officials attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field Visit
Start Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Selarhat Village
Description : A field visit was conducted to the duck farm of Mr Debashis Bhaumick of the village. The fellow duck farmers of the village also attended the programme and discussed about the issues of duck rearing including marketing duck eggs. The farmers were linked with the FPO of the district of facilitate sale of duck eggs.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Management of Livestock Based Farm Yard Manure
Start Date: Thursday, April 28, 2022
End Date: Thursday, April 28, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Panjapara, Babpur
Description : A one day training programme on “Management of Livestock Based Farm Yard Manure” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) from 28.4.2022 at Babpur village as a part of Kisan Bhagidari Prathmikta Hamari under Azadi Ka Amrut Mohatsava. During the programme, Mr Sanju Sarkar, village representative welcomed the gatherings and briefed about the programme. Dr. Debojyoti Borkotoky, SMS (Animal Science) KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) delivered lecture on Management of Livestock Based Farm Yard Manure. Altogether, 30 participants attended in the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on vermicompost production
Start Date: Thursday, April 28, 2022
End Date: Thursday, April 28, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Babpur
Description : A one day training programme on “Vermicompost production” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) from 28.4.2022 at Panjaara, as a part of Kisan Bhagdari Prathmikta Hamari under Azadi Ka Amrut Mohatsava. During the programme, Mr Sanju Sarkar, village representative welcomed the gatherings and briefed about the programme. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) delivered lecture on Vermicompost production. Altogether, 30 participants attended in the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Farmers visit to KVK
Start Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl), Nilganj
Description : A programme on farmers visit to KVK was conducted on 26.4.2022 to KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl). Around 100 farmers visited the KVK farm. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) apprised the participants about the mandates and objectives of KVK and showed different technologies viz. Progeny orchard, dragon fruit, banana var. G9, summer vegetable production on trellis, nutritional garden demonstrated in the farm. Dr Debojyoti Borkotoky, SMS(Animal science) discussed about the integrated farming system and rearing of goat and duck for income generation. Farmers were happy to learn different technologies demonstrated in the farm. During the programme, farmers visited the IFS model developed in the KVK farm and were enthusiastic to take up similar system in their farm.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Kisan Mela/Farmers Scientist Interaction
Start Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Event Category : Kisan Bhagidari Prathmikta Hamari 2022
Venue : ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore & KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl)
Description : A farmer’s fair as a part of “Kisan Bhagidari Prathmikta Hamari” Campaign under AzadiKa Amrit Mahotsav was organized by ICAR-CRIJAF-KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 26.04.2022 at ICAR-CRIJAF. The main objective of the programme was to sensitize the farmers about the natural and organic farming, bio fortified crop varieties, oilseeds and millets. Besides the special role these crops in economic and nutritional security of farming community was also deliberated among the farmers. In the programme, Dr.M. S. Behera, Principal Scientist and Nodal Officer of the KVK welcomed the participants and briefed them about the significance of the programme. Dr Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF, in his inaugural speech pointed out that the farmers must update themselves to practice natural farming for restoration and conservation of the soil and water. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr Tanmay Samajdar, Head, KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional).
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Farmers visit to KVK
Start Date: Saturday, April 23, 2022
End Date: Saturday, April 23, 2022

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl), Nilganj
Description : A programme on farmers visit to KVK was conducted on 23.4.2022 to KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl). Around 50 farmers visited the KVK farm. Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Pr. Scientist & Head apprised the participants about the mandates and objectives of KVK which was followed by visit to demonstration unit viz. IFS model, progeny orchard, banana var. G9, summer vegetable production on trellis, nutritional garden demonstrated in the farm. Farmers were happy to learn different technologies demonstrated in the farm.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Narayanpur
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 13.4.2022 to Narayanpur village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Animal Science) visited the farm of two progressive farmers who are engaged in commercial poultry production. Farmers were advised on scientific brooding practices of chicks to reduce early chick mortality to enhance their income. The basics of temperature, humidity and light management of brooder house was discussed. Farmers also interacted on different problems encountered during brooding practices. Hygiene and bio security measures were stressed by the visiting SMS.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Awareness Program/Mela
Start Date: Saturday, April 2, 2022
End Date: Monday, April 4, 2022

Event Category : Jal Shakti Abhiyan 2022
Venue : Bodai village
Description : An awareness programme was organized by ICAR-CRIJAF in collaboration with KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on Jal Shakti Abhiyan “Catch The Rain” and Mechanization Practices for Crop Residue Management at Bodai village on 02.04.2022. During the programme officials from ICAR-CRJAF & KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl) were present. All together 105 farmers participated in the programme. Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Principal Scientist & Head welcomed the participants and briefed about the programme. Dr. R.K Naik, Senior Scientist, ICAR-CRIJAF, shared information on Jal Shakti Abhiyan and Crop residue management. He explained the gatherings about various technologies such as Rain water harvesting methods and its utilization, zero tillage farming, vermicomposting, contour bunding etc. Dr. Sithangshu Sarkar, Principal Scientist, ICAR-CRIJAF, explained about the Jal Shakti Abhiyan scheme and discussed about problems of decreasing ground water table and arsenic pollution and plantation of trees.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Sunday, April 3, 2022
End Date: Sunday, April 3, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Durlavur
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 3.4.2022 to Durlavpur village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) & SMS (Animal Science) visited the farm of progressive women farmer Mr. Tapas Jana and Asad Ali. Mr. Tapas Jana has developed a high cost polyhouse with the assistance of state government and has been cultivating high value crops such as cucumber, capsicum etc. He has been facing problems related to fungal diseases. He was advised to provide fungicide spray and to reduce the irrigation in the crops. Mr. Asad has been cultivating broccoli, however, the growth and development of curd is poor due to late season. He was advised to take up broccoli cultivation a bit early when the temperature is low.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Farmers visit to KVK
Start Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl)
Description : A programme on farmers visit to KVK was conducted on 30.3.2022 to KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) l. Five farmer visited the KVK farm. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) apprised the participants about the mandates and objectives of KVK and showed different technologies viz. mulching in strawberry, baby corn and sweet corn, banana var. G9, summer vegetable production on trellis, nutritional garden demonstrated in the farm. Dr Debojyoti Borkotoky, SMS(Animal science) discussed about the integrated farming system and rearing of goat and duck for income generation. Farmers were happy to learn about production technology of strawberry, dragon fruit, tissue culture banana G9. During the programme, farmers visited the IFS model developed in the KVK farm and were enthusiastic to take up similar system in their farm.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Scientific cultivation of Okra
Start Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Beraberia
Description : A one day training programme on “Scientific cultivation of Okra” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) from 22.3.2022 at Beraberia village, North 24 Parganas. During the programme, Mr Sanju Sarkar, village representative welcomed the gatherings and briefed about the programme. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) delivered presentation on Scientific cultivation technology of Okra. The participants shared their practical problems related to Okra cultivation. Okra seeds were also distributed among the farmers. Altogether, 15 participants attended in the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Celebration of International Women's Day
Start Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Event Category : International Women's Day
Venue : Babpur village
Description : KVK North 24 parganas (additional) organized a Kisan goshti to celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8, 2022 at Babpur village of North 24 Parganas. Dr.Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) welcome the participants and briefed the importance of celebration of the day. He also discussed the role of women in present day agriculture. Dr.Debojyoti Borkotoky, SMS (Animal Science) discussed about the contribution of women in livestock production. Mr.Sankar Jana, Director, Kojagori FPC discussed about the formation of all women Farmers Producers organization. Altogether 30 farm women and 3 officials had participated in the programme. The programme ended with vote of thanks by Dr.Dr.Debojyoti Borkotoky, SMS (Animal Science).
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on marketing of high value fruits and vegetables
Start Date: Monday, March 7, 2022
End Date: Monday, March 7, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Babpur
Description : A meeting was organized by Kojagori FPC, Babpur, Barrackpore on 7.3.2022 in collaboration with Sufal Bangla Project Management Unit, Govt. of West Bengal for backward linkages and integration of individual farmers in Sufal Bangla for direct marketing. During the programme, officials from Agril Dept. Govt. of West Bengal, CEO, Kojagori FPC and KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl) were present. Dr. Rinku Bharali SMS (Horticulture), KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) delivered a presentation on marketing of high value fruits and vegetables. Altogether, 16 farm women and 6 Govt. officilas were present during the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field day on Vermicomposting
Start Date: Saturday, March 5, 2022
End Date: Saturday, March 5, 2022

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Maturapur,Barrackpore
Description : A field day programme was conducted on 5.3.2022 at Mathurapur village of North 24 Parganas district. Dr. Rinku Bharali SMS (Horticulture) and Mr. R.K Roshan, Tech. Officer visited the village and demonstrated on laying out of vermicomposting unit. During the programme, methods for developing and vermicomposting unit and its advantages were discussed among the students. All together, 8 participants attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Thursday, March 3, 2022
End Date: Thursday, March 3, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Durlavpur village
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 3.3.2022 to Durlavpur village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) & SMS (Animal Science) visited the farm of progressive women farmer Mr. Tapas Jana and Asad Ali. Mr. Tapas Jana has developed a high cost polyhouse with the assistance of state government and has been cultivating high value crops such as cucumber, capsicum etc. He has been facing problems related to fungal diseases. He was advised to provide fungicide spray and to reduce the irrigation in the crops. Mr. Asad has been cultivating broccoli, however, the growth and development of curd is poor due to late season. He was advised to take up broccoli cultivation a bit early when the temperature is low.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Babpur village
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 2.3.2022 to Babpur village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) visited the farm of two progressive farmer Mr. Haradhan Mondal & Mr. Somitra Maity who are engaged in commercial tomato cultivation. Mr. Mondal used poly mulch for cultivation. It was, noticed that the tomato plants with poly mulch was infected by late blight disease. SMS (Horticulture) shared suggested Mr. Mondal to remove the infected plants immediately and spray fungicides to control the disease. He also suggested the farmer to use paddy straw mulch as it is readily available and low cost compared to poly mulch.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Farmers Visit to KVK
Start Date: Monday, February 28, 2022
End Date: Monday, February 28, 2022

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas(Additional)
Description : A programme was conducted to showcase different activities being demonstrated at KVK demonstration farm. All total 6 farmers of the district visited and witness the IFS Model, Fruit orchard and scientific vegetable cultivation at KVK.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Farmers visit to KVK
Start Date: Saturday, February 26, 2022
End Date: Saturday, February 26, 2022

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl)
Description : A programme on farmers visit to KVK was conducted on 26.2.2022 to KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) by Sufal Bangla Project Management Unit, Govt. of West Bengal. Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Pr. Scientist & Head, KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) welcome the participants from Barrackpore 1 and Barrackpore 2 block and briefed about the various activities carried out by KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl). He also apprised the participants about the mandates and objectives of KVK. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) and Mr. R.K Roshan, Technical officer showed different demonstration units and experimental plots viz. mulching in strawberry, baby corn and sweet corn, hybrid sunflower production, banana var. G9, summer vegetable production on trellis, duckery, goatery, nutritional garden etc. in the KVK farm. Farmers were happy to learn about production technology of strawberry, dragon fruit, tissue culture banana G9. During the programme, farmers visited the IFS model developed in KVK farm.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Lecture delivered on Supply chain management of Horticultural crops for efficient marketing
Start Date: Thursday, February 24, 2022
End Date: Thursday, February 24, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Mathurapur
Description : A training programme was organized by SABKA APNA FPO, Mathurapur, Barrackpore on 24.2.2022 in collaboration with Sufal Bangla Project Management Unit, Govt. of West Bengal for backward linkages and integration of individual farmers in Sufal Bangla for direct marketing. During the programme, officials from Agril Dept. Govt. of West Bengal, CEO, SABKA APNA FPO and KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl) were present. Dr. Rinku Bharali SMS (Horticulture), KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) delivered a brief lecture on Supply chain management for efficient marketing of horticultural crops. Altogether, 25 farmers and farm women were present during the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Celebration of world pulse day & Training on Technological interventions for increasing production and productivity of Pulses on the occasion of World Pulses Day
Start Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Online
Description : An online training on “Technological interventions for increasing production and productivity of Pulses” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 10.02.2022 as a part of ‘Azadi KaAmrit Mahotsav’ Theme-“Atmanirbhar Bharat-Harnessing potential pulses for import substitution” for the farmers and other stakeholders of North 24 Parganas district on the occasion of World Pulses Day, 2022. In the programme, Dr DebojyotiBorkotoky, SMS (Animal Science) of the KVK welcome the participants and briefed them about the aim and objective of the training. Dr RinkuBharali, SMS (Horticulture) delivered a presentation onTechnological interventions for increasing production and productivity of Pulsescovering various topics viz. An overview of pulses grown in India, Pulse production scenario in India and World, Technological interventions for higher productivity. Altogether 21 farmers participated during the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Saturday, February 12, 2022
End Date: Saturday, February 12, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Babpur
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 12.2.2022 to Babpur village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) visited the farm of two progressive farmer Mr. Somitra Maity and Mr Palash Das who are engaged in commercial tomato cultivation. Mr. Maity used poly mulch for cultivation. During the programme, various issues were discussed related to use of mulch. SMS (Horticulture) shared information on advantages of using mulches apart from weed control. He also suggested the farmer to use paddy straw mulch as it is readily available and low cost compared to poly mulch. He also convinced the farmer with regard to use of straw mulch and it is bio degradable and enriches the soil nutrients. Mr Palas das enquired about the pest and disease management in tomato through organic approach.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Friday, February 11, 2022
End Date: Friday, February 11, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Suryapur
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 11.2.2022 to Suryapur village of North 24 Parganas district. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) and Mr. R.K Roshan, Technical officer visited the farm of Dr. Subroto Nath and 2 other farmers field. Dr. Nath, being a Homeopathic Doctor is actively engaged in farming. He has been cultivating various crops such as Radish, Tomato, Potato, Mustard, Sugarcane etc. through organic approaches. During the programme, various issues were discussed related to proper layout of the farm, organic management of insect pests and diseases of tomato, potato, mustard etc. SMS (Horticulture) shared information organic method of insect pest management such as pheromone trap, yellow sticky trap, use of vermicompost for soil nutrient enrichment and also suggested for soil testing to determine the soil health.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Tuesday, February 1, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Beraberia village
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 1.2.2022 to Beraberia village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) visited the farm of 5 progressive farmers . Mrs. Minati Sarkar, a progressive women farmer is engaged in commercial cultivation of onion. She is cultivating two varieties of onion i.e Sukhsagar in rabi season and Agrifound Dark Red in late Kharif. SMS (Horticulture) shared information on improved cultivation practices on onion. It was observed that the onion variety Sukhsagar was infected with fungal disease i.e leaf blight. SMS (Horticulture) suggested the farmer to provide two sprays of Ridomil Gold and Chlorothalonil at weekly interval to control the disease. He also suggested harvesting the late kharif variety AFDR and drying the bulbs under shade to reduce the moisture content.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Friday, January 28, 2022
End Date: Friday, January 28, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Durlavpur
Description : A field visit programmewas conducted on 28.1.21 to Durlavpur village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) visited the farm of a progressive farmer Mr Tapas Jana of Durlavpur village which comprised of various agriculture and allied components viz. Lowcost polyhouse, Banana orchard, Mango orchard, vermicompost unit, fishery etc. During the programme, different issues related to Banana bunch cover technology, vermicomposting technology, cultivation of high value crops under high cost polyhouse etc. were discussed.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

National Girl Child Day 2022
Start Date: Monday, January 24, 2022
End Date: Monday, January 24, 2022

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Babpur Village
Description : National Girl Child Day'2022 was celebrated on 24th January 2022 in association with Kojagori Farmers Producer Company Limited at Babpur. A total of 21 girl child of the farmers associated with the FPO participated in the Programme. Dr Rakesh Kumar Roshon TO, ICAR CRIJAF elaborated the objective and essence of the day. Dr Debojyoti Borkotoky SMS (Animal Sc.) guided the participating girl child on education, health and nutrition for all round development of the girls. Mr Sankar Jana, CEO of the FPO offered the vote of thanks.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

The 3rd Scientific Advisory Committee
Start Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Committee Room of ICAR CRIJAF and Online Mode
Description : 3rd Scientific Advisory Committee meeting was organized by KVK, North 24 Prgs (Additional) in the Committee Room of ICAR-CRIJAF as well as online on 18.01.2022. Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF chaired the meeting and Dr. Basanta Kumar Das, Director, ICAR-CIFRI, Kolkata graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Dr. F.H. Rahman Principal Scientist, ATARI, Kolkata, Dr. Umesh Thapa, Director of Extension Education, BCKV, In-charge, NDRI, Assistant Director (Research), WBUAFSc, officers from the State Line departments, all the Head /Incharges of the Divisions/Sections and Nodal Officer, Head of KVKs, representatives from AIR, FPC along with the farmer members attended the meeting. Dr. M. S. Behera, Nodal Officer, KVKs welcomed the participants to the meeting. Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Principal Scientist and Head, KVK, North 24 Parganas (Addl) briefed about the objectives of scientific advisory committee meeting. The Annual Report 2021 & Annual Action Plan 2022 was reviewed
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Diagnostic visit to Beraberia under Mid season Onion management programme
Start Date: Monday, January 17, 2022
End Date: Monday, January 17, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Beraberia village
Description : A field visit programme on Mid season management of onion crop was conducted on 17.1.2022 to Beraberia village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) and Scientist of Agrl. Extension visited the Onion field in the village. During the programme, different issues related to onion pest and diseases etc. were discussed and remedial measures were suggested. All together, 15 participants were present during the programme
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Diagnostic visit under Mid season onion management programme
Start Date: Friday, January 14, 2022
End Date: Friday, January 14, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Indrapur village
Description : A field visit programme on Mid season management of onion crop was conducted on 14.1.2022 to Indrapur village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) and Scientist of Agrl. Extension visited the Onion field in the village. During the programme, different issues related to onion pest and diseases etc. were discussed and remedial measures were suggested. All together, 12 participants were present during the programme
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Diagnostic visit under Mid season Onion Management programme
Start Date: Thursday, January 13, 2022
End Date: Thursday, January 13, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Ratanpur village
Description : A field visit programme on Mid season management of onion crop was conducted on 13.1.2022 to Ratanpur village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) and Scientist of Agrl. Extension visited the Onion field in the village. During the programme, different issues related to onion pest and diseases etc. were discussed and remedial measures were suggested. All together, 25 participants were present during the programme
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training of Scientific cultivation of Water Chestnut
Start Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Babpur
Description : A one day training programme on “Scientific cultivation of Water Chestnut” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) from 12.1.2022 at Babpur village, North 24 Parganas. During the programme, Mr Sankar Jana, Sr. Community Resource Person welcomed the gatherings and briefed about the programme. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) delivered presentation on Scientific cultivation technology of Water Chestnut. The participants shared their practical problems related to cultivation. Altogether, 14 participants attended in the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Babpur village
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 12.1.2022 to Babpur village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) visited the farm of a progressive farmer Mr. Somitra Maity and Mr Palash Das comprising of tomato cultivation and Papaya production under IFS. During the programme, different issues related to Toamto pest & diseases, scientific fish production technology, papaya pest and diseases etc. were discussed.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Lowcost Vermicomposting technology
Start Date: Tuesday, January 4, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Mathurapur, Barrackpore
Description : A training programme on “Lowcost Vermicomposting Technology” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 4.1.2022 for the students of Mathuraur village, North 24 Parganas. During the programme, Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Head KVK North 24 Parganas (Additional) welcomed the gatherings and briefed about the importance of organic farming and vermicomposting techniques to the participants. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) delivered a presentation on Lowcost Vermicomposting Technology. Altogether, 20 students attended the training programme
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Awareness programme on organic farming in agriculture
Start Date: Tuesday, December 28, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : Bodai village
Description : An awareness programme on organic farming practices in agriculture was conducted in Bodai village under Swachhata Pakhwada. During the programme, various technologies such as vermicomposting techniques, use of pheromone trap for insect management, bio pesticides for disease management in fruits, vegetables and other field crops were discussed. Altogether, 15 farm women participated during the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on value addition in meat and entrepreneurial development under Jai Jawan Jai Kisan
Start Date: Saturday, December 25, 2021
End Date: Saturday, December 25, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK Office
Description : An online training on value addition in meat and entrepreneurial development under Jai Jawan Jai Kisan was conducted on 25.12.2022. The farmers were informed the avenues of value addition in meat through different scientific methods and thereby enhancing their income. The farmers were also educated on the meat storage, grading, packaging and marketing. Altogether 19 farmers participated in the online training
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Seed production in vegetables
Start Date: Monday, December 20, 2021
End Date: Monday, December 20, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Online
Description : An online training programme on “Seed Production in Vegetables” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 20.12.2021 for the farmers of North 24 Parganas through online mode. In the programme, Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS(Horticulture) KVK North 24 Parganas (Additional) welcome the participants and briefed them about the aim and objective of the training programme. He delivered a brief presentation on Seed Production in Vegetables. He shared information on seed structure, classes of seed, seed certification and improved techniques of seed production of vegetables such as Tomato, Brinjal and Okra. . Altogether, 18 participants attended the training programme
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Swachhata Pakhwada
Start Date: Saturday, December 18, 2021
End Date: Saturday, December 18, 2021

Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : Beraberia
Description : A programme was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on “Swachhta Pakhwada” at Beraberia village on 18.12.2021.” During the programme, Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) welcomed the gatherings and aware the participants on general cleanness at home, neighbourhood, farm and adoption of quality farm products for higher returns and profitability. During the programme, the participants cleaned their surroundings. Awareness on covid appropriate behaviour was also conducted. Altogether, 15 participants were present in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Webcasting of PM address on Natural Farming
Start Date: Thursday, December 16, 2021
End Date: Thursday, December 16, 2021

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-CRIJAF Training hall
Description : KVK, North 24 Parganas (Addl.) organized a programme on 16.12.2021 for live webcasting of Hon'ble PM's address during National Conference on Natural Farming (Zero Budget Natural Farming). During the programme, Hon'ble PM emphasized on Natural Farming through vermicomposting technology, zero budget farming. He also urged the farming community to minimize the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides so as to reduce the deterioration of the land and also to improve human health. Altogether 46 farmers/farm women and staff participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Monday, December 13, 2021
End Date: Monday, December 13, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Beraberia
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 13.12.21 to Beraberia village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) visited the farm of a progressive farmer Mr Sanju Sarkar of Beraberia village. The farmer is engaged in agriculture and allied actvities viz. Vermicomosting, Cabbage cultivation, Onion cultivation, pigeon farming etc. During the programme, different issues related to tomato, cabbage diseases, vermicomposting technology etc. were discussed. Altogether, 5 farmers were present during the visit.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Vocational Training on Backyard Poultry Farming for Promotion of Rural Poultry Production
Start Date: Monday, December 6, 2021
End Date: Friday, December 10, 2021

Event Category : Vocational Training for Youth (More Than 4 Days)
Venue : Block Livestock Development Office(BLDO), Barasat-1
Description : A Vocational training of Prani Mitra on Backyard Poultry Farming for Promotion of Rural Poultry Production was conducted at office of the BLDO,Barasat 1 block. Altogether 15 Prani Mitra participated in the training from 06th to 10th December'21.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Method demonstration on Oyster mushroom production
Start Date: Wednesday, December 8, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : Ariala
Description : Training cum method demonstration programme on “Oyster Mushroom Production Technology” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) & ATMA under Farm School Programme on 8.12.2021 for the farmers of Ariala village, North 24 Parganas. The programme started with a welcome address by Mr. Sankar Jana, Senior CRP, Barrackpore block. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) KVK North 24 Parganas (Additional) delivered a presentation on Oyster mushroom production technology which was followed by a method demonstration. During the programme, women SHG members were encouraged to prepare mushroom bags as a part of learning by doing. ATMA, North 24 Parganas provided mushroom spawns to all the SHG members. Altogether, 15 farm women and 4 ATMA personals were present during the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Celebration of World Soil Day
Start Date: Sunday, December 5, 2021
End Date: Sunday, December 5, 2021

Event Category : World Soil Day
Venue : Beraberia village
Description : A programme was organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, ICAR-CRIJAF, North 24 Parganas (Additional) to celebrate “World Soil Day” with the theme “Halt Soil Salinization, Boost Soil Productivty” on 5.12.2021 for the farmers of North 24 Parganas. Dr. Debojyoti Borkotoky, SMS (Animal Science) welcome the participants and briefed about the importance of World Soil Day. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) delivered a presentation on Importance of soil for sustainable crop production, soil health card scheme, causes of soil salinization and approaches to boost soil productivity. He also imparted knowledge on resource conservation technologies in agriculture, organic farming and its importance, conversion of waste to wealth through vermicomposting. During the programme, soil health cards were distributed to 30 farmers followed by farmer’s scientist interaction. Altogether 30 farmers and farm women participated in the programme. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr D Borkotoky
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Resource Conservation Technologies in Agriculture
Start Date: Sunday, December 5, 2021
End Date: Sunday, December 5, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Beraberia
Description : A training programme was organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, ICAR-CRIJAF, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on the occasion of “World Soil Day” on 5.12.2021 for the farmers of North 24 Parganas. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) delivered a presentation on resource conservation technologies in agriculture such as mulching, rain water harvesting, zero tillage etc. Altogether 30 farmers and farm women participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Propagation techniques in horticultural crops
Start Date: Saturday, December 4, 2021
End Date: Saturday, December 4, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Babpur village
Description : A training programme on “Plant Propagation Techniques in Horticulture” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 4.12.2021 for the farmers of Babpur village, North 24 Parganas. During the programme, Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) KVKNorth 24 Parganas (Additional) welcomed the gatherings and briefed about the role of KVK in upliftment of the farming community. Dr. Bharali, delivered a presentation on Propagation techniques of Horticulture crops. He highlighted different plant propagation methods for crop multiplication. A film show was also conducted on high-tech nursery raising, hydroponics etc. The farmers shared their practical experiences related to plant propagation production techniques. Altogether, 15 farmers attended the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Lecture delivered on Profitable Duck Farming
Start Date: Saturday, December 4, 2021
End Date: Saturday, December 4, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : KVK Office
Description : A Lecture was delivered on Profitable Duck Farming on 12/04/2021 in a training organized by KVK Burdhawan. The trainees were welcomed by Dr Azizur Rahman, SS & Head, KVK Bardhawan and explained the scope of duck farming in the district. Dr Debojyoti Borkotoky presented a lecture on the subject and explained on the breeds, feed, housing and health care of duck farming. He also informed the participants on the entrepreneurial aspect of duck farming. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by the SS and Head, KVK. Altogether 32 farmers attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Film show on Propagation techniques in horticultural crops, High-tech nursery raising
Start Date: Saturday, December 4, 2021
End Date: Saturday, December 4, 2021

Event Category : Film Show
Venue : Babpur
Description : A training cum film show was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 4.12.2021 for the farmers of Babpur village, North 24 Parganas. During the programme, Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) KVKNorth 24 Parganas (Additional) welcomed the gatherings. Dr. Bharali, delivered a presentation on Propagation techniques of Horticulture crops. He highlighted different plant propagation methods for crop multiplication. A film show was also conducted on high-tech nursery raising, hydroponics etc. The farmers shared their practical experiences related to plant propagation production techniques. Altogether, 15 farmers attended the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training cum Method Demonstration on Oyster Mushroom Production Technology
Start Date: Friday, December 3, 2021
End Date: Friday, December 3, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Moricha village
Description : Training cum method demonstration programme on “Oyster Mushroom Production Technology” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 3.12.2021 for the farmers of Moricha village, North 24 Parganas. The programme started with a welcome address by Ms Priyanka Maity, Team Leader, CRP, Amdanga block. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) KVK North 24 Parganas (Additional) delivered a presentation on Oyster mushroom production technology which was followed by a method demonstration. During the programme, women SHG members were encouraged to prepare mushroom bags as a part of learning by doing. All the SHG members were provided with mushroom spawns and other materials. Altogether, 15 farm women and 3 community resource persons participated during the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

National Campaign on ' Agriculture and Environment: The Citizen Face and Observation of Constitution Day 2021
Start Date: Friday, November 26, 2021
End Date: Friday, November 26, 2021

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Sewli
Description : A group meeting as a part of National Campaign on ' Agriculture and Environment: The Citizen Face and celebration of Constitution Day 2021” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 26.11.2019 for the students of different schools of Barackpore I Block. In the programme, Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Principal Scientist and Head of the KVK welcome the participants and briefed them about significance of the programme. He read out the preamble of Indian Constitution along with the participant and the invited guest. Dr S.K Jha, Incharge, Agricultural Extension Section, ICAR-CRIJAF, in his speech pointed out the rights and duties as a responsible citizen of the country. Dr Suman Roy, Scientist (Crop Production Division), ICAR-CRIJAF discussed about the role of students in sustainable agricultural development keeping in mind its effect on our environment. He asked the students to take up farming as a profession as Indian is an agrarian country. The student interacted with the experts
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Diagnostic visit
Start Date: Wednesday, November 24, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Babpur village
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 24.11.21 to Babpur village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) visited the farm of a progressive farmer Mr Somitra Maity and Mr Sankar Jana. During the visit, different problems related diseases of tomato such as bacterial wilt, leaf curl virus, papaya diseases and nutrient deficiencies were discussed with Mr Maity and Mr. Jana. The farmers were aquianted with ooze test for diagnosing bacterial wilt disease. Pesticides were also recommended for pest and disease control in tomato, chilli and papaya fruit.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Farmers visit to KVK office
Start Date: Monday, November 22, 2021
End Date: Monday, November 22, 2021

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK Office
Description : Three farmers of Barrackpore 1 block of North 24 Parganas district visited the KVK office on 22.11.21 and discussed about Scientific cultivation of winter vegetables and discussed about the fertilizer application, pest and disease management in cabbage, tomato, broccoli.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Wednesday, November 17, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Ramchandrapur & Kuliagor
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 17.11.21 to Ramchandrapur and Kuliagor village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) visited the farm of a progressive farmer Mr Kashinath Ghosh and Mrs Sujata Roy. During the visit different problems related to rice, lentil and banana were discussed. Data were recorded in FLD programme on rice.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

3 days training programme on Scientific cultivation of winter vegetables
Start Date: Monday, November 8, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Bodai village
Description : A three days training programme on “Scientific cultivation of winter vegetables” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) from 8.11.21 to 10 .11.21 at Bodai village, North 24 Parganas. During the programme, Ms. Jaiyta, Community Resource Person welcomed the gatherings and briefed about the programme. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) delivered presentation on Production technology of cabbage and cauliflower, Package of practices for potato cultivation and Scientific cultivation of tomato. He also highlighted the latest technologies for high tech vegetable nursery raising, protected structure for seedling production, nursery pest and disease management. Training manual on Scientific cultivation of winter vegetables were distributed to the participants. The participants shared their practical problems related to disease and pest problems in vegetable cultivation after each training programme. Altogether, 15 women participants and 3 community r
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training of Farmer Producer Organization : Formation and Management
Start Date: Wednesday, November 3, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK CRIJAF(Online)
Description : A Training of Farmer Producer Organization : Formation and Management was conducted at KVK North 24 Parganas (Additonal). Dr Tanmay Samajdar welcomed the participant for the session. An online presentation on FPO Formation and Management was delivered by Dr Manil Lal Roy, Sr. Scientist (Agril Extension) ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpaore. Altogether 21 farmers and KVK officials participated in the event. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr Debojyoti Borkotoky SMS(Animal Sc)
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Swachhata Campaign
Start Date: Tuesday, November 2, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : Ramchandrapur
Description : A programme was organized on “Swachhta Campaign was organized at Ramchandrapur village on 2.11.2021.” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 2.11.2021for the farmers of Ramchandrapur village, North 24 Parganas. During the programme, Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS(Horticulture) KVKNorth 24 Parganas (Additional) welcomed the gatherings and aware the participants on general cleanness at home, farm and adoption of quality farm products for higher returns and profitability was done. During the programme, Farmers Scientist Interaction was conducted. Dr. Gotyal, Scientist, Division of Plant protection, ICAR-CRIJAF trained the farmers on insect pest management of vegetables and creating wealth from the farm and home waste through vermicomposting technology. Awareness on covid appropriate behaviour was also conducted. Altogether, 15 participants were present in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Group discussion cum Special Swacchta Mission
Start Date: Thursday, October 28, 2021
End Date: Thursday, October 28, 2021

Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : Bhavagachi Village
Description : A Group discussion on duck rearing with practicing farmwomen of Bhavagachi village, Barrackpore I Block was held t on 28-10-21. Farmers are experiencing poor weight gain of the flock and sudden death particularly of older duck. Preventive and ameliorative treatment were suggested. A field visit was also conducted. The farmwomen were also sensitized on farm hygiene procedure to keep livestock disease free as a part of 'Special National Swacchta Campaign'
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training and Demonstration on Health and Hygiene in dairy farm
Start Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021
End Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Surjapur, Barrackpore
Description : A training cum demonstration programme under Special Swachhta Campaign (from 1st October’21 to 31st October’21) was organized on 23rd October 2021. The programme was conducted at Surjyapur Village under Barrackpore Block. Dr Tanmay Samajdar Pr. Scientist and Head, KVK N24Prg(Addl) explained the significance of the event and basics of clean milk production. Dr Debojyoti Borkotoky, SMS(Animal Sc.) demonstrated the practicing farmers on Pre and post milking udder hygiene, preparation of disinfectant solution and cleaning of animal and floor in a dairy farm. Mr Rakesh Kr. Roshon Technical Officer assisted in organizing the programme and thanked the farmer for attending the programme. Altogether 10 farmers attended the programme
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Organic Farming for Healthy Food and Clean Environment on the occasion of the 'World Food Day 2021'
Start Date: Saturday, October 16, 2021
End Date: Saturday, October 16, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Online
Description : A webinar on “Organic Farming for Healthy Food and Clean Environment” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 16.10.2021 as a part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’ for the farmers and other stakeholders of North 24 Parganas and its adjacent districts on the occasion of World Food Day, 2021. In the programme, Dr Debojyoti Borkotoky, SMS (Animal Science) of the KVK welcome the participants and briefed them about the aim and objective of the webinar. Dr Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) delivered a presentation on various topics viz. Organic farming and its importance, conversion of waste to wealth, In situ decomposition of farm waste and income generation through vermicomposting. Altogether 22 farmers and women farmers participated during the programme. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr RinkuBharali, SMS (Horticulture), KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional).
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Backyard Poultry Farming for Women Empowerment and Food Security
Start Date: Friday, October 15, 2021
End Date: Friday, October 15, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Online
Description : A webinar on “Backyard Poultry Farming for Women Empowerment and Food Security” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 15.10.2021 as a part of ‘AzadiKa Amrut Mahotsav’ for the farmers and other stakeholders of North 24 Parganas and its adjacent districts on the occasion of Mahila Kisan Diwas. In the programme, Dr.Rinku Bharali, SMS(Horticulture) & Link officer of the KVK welcome the participants and briefed them about the aim and objective of the webinar. Dr Debojyoti Borkotoky delivered a presentation on scientific backyard poultry farming for income generation and food security. The farmers interacted with the expert regarding the avenues of backyard farming with improved poultry varieties. Altogether 27 women farmers participated in the event. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr RinkuBharali, Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture), KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional).
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Special National Swachhta Campaign “Waste to Wealth”
Start Date: Tuesday, October 12, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : Babpur, North 24 Parganas
Description : A Programme on Special National Swachhta Campaign with a theme “Waste to Wealth” was organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, North 24 Parganas (Additional), ICAR-CRIJAF on 12.10.2021 at Babpur village of North 24 Parganas district. Mr. Rakesh Kr. Roshan, Technical Officer, welcomed the farmers and the village members and briefed about the programme. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) delivered presentations on Family Net Vessel Composting and Farm Waste Composting Methods. Leaflets on EKCEL Decomposer capsule and In-situ Decomposition Technology for Rice & Wheat Residue were distributed to the farmers and farm women. During the programme, Mr. Sankar Jana, Director, Kojagori FPC, Ms. Madhumita Bhukta, Village Upo Pradhan, Purba Khilapur Garm Panchayat and Kasem Ali, Karmadhayaka, Barasat 1 Block Panchayat Samity were also present. Altogether, 100 participants attended the programme. The programme ended with a vote of thanks by Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture), KVK- North 24 Parganas
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Special Swachhta Campaign
Start Date: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : Babpur village
Description : A Special Swachhta Campaign was organized at Babpur village, North 24 Parganas on 6.10.2021. The programme started at 9.30 am. Farmers of the village took Swachhta pledge. Awareness on general cleanness at home and farm and adoption of quality farm products for higher returns and profitability was done. Training on Crop Residue Management and creating wealth from the farm and home waste through vermicomposting technology was imparted to the farmers. Awareness on covid appropriate behaviour was also conducted. Altogether, 19 participants were present during the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Oyster Mushroom Training
Start Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ADA Office, Barasat
Description : A training programme on “Oyster Mushroom Production” was organized for SHG women by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 05.10.2021 at ADA Office, Barasat, North 24 Parganas. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS(Horticulture) KVK North 24 Parganas (Additional) delivered a presentation on Oyster Mushroom Production technology. He highlighted various edible mushrooms and its importance in human diet. He also discussed about the pest and diseases in mushroom. The farmers shared their practical problems related to mushroom production and also enquired about the technology for paddy straw and milky mushroom production. Altogether, 18 women participants attended the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Farmers Scientists Interaction on “Climate resilient varieties, technologies and practices”
Start Date: Tuesday, September 28, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Babpur Village
Description : A Farmers Scientists Interaction on “Climate resilient varieties, technologies and practices” during launching of “Mass Awareness Campaign” by Hon’ble Prime Minister was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) through offline and video conferencing on 28.09.2021 at Babpur village of North 24 Parganas for the farmers of the district. In the programme, Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Principal Scientist and Head of the KVK welcome the participants as well as the experts and briefed them about the content of the programme. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) interacted with the farmers on different climate resilient technologies and varieties of crops developed by NARS system. Dr. Debojyoti Borkotoky, SMS (Animal Science) responded to different queries of the farmers regarding the climate resilient technologies related to the livestock production. Live telecast of Honourable Prime Minister’s dedication of 35 crop varieties to the nation was webcasted
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Scientist Visit to Farmers Field
Start Date: Monday, September 27, 2021
End Date: Monday, September 27, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Durlavpur Village
Description : Scientist of the KVK visited farmers field at Durlavpir village to assess the crop damage due to torrential rain and suggest ameliorative measures. Extensive damage to the standing crop of cauliflower was noted. Rot and fungal damage was noted. Onion seedling was also damaged during the period of rainfall
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Webinar on 'Importance of Nutri-thali for Nutritional Security for Farm Families'
Start Date: Saturday, September 25, 2021
End Date: Saturday, September 25, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl.)
Description : A webinar on “Importance of Nutri-thali for Nutritional Security for Farm Families” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 25.09.2021 as a part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’ for the farmers and other stakeholders of North 24 Parganas and its adjacent districts. In the programme, Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS(Horticulture) & Link officer of the KVK welcome the participants and briefed them about the aim and objective of the webinar. Dr. Manasi Chakraborty, SMS (Home Science) gave a presentation on ‘Nutri-Thali’ highlighting the importance of maintaining a nutritional dish for a healthy life by choosing low cost and locally/seasonally available vegetables/fruits/cereals etc. She vividly explained the nutritional requirement at different age group including pregnant and lactating mothers. Dr Chakraborty also explained the concept of nutritional garden and its importance to the farm families.Altogether, 25 farmers, other stakeholders and officials from North 24 PGS participated.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Celebration of International Year of Millets 2023 and Campaign on Poshan Mah and Tree Plantation
Start Date: Friday, September 17, 2021
End Date: Friday, September 17, 2021

Event Category : Poshan Vatika Maha Abhiyan & Tree Plantation 2021
Venue : Mathurapur, Barrackpore
Description : An awareness programme on “International Year of Millets & Campaign on Nutri-Garden and Tree Plantation” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) in collaboration with IFFCO, Barasat on 17.09.2021 at Mathurapur, Barrackpore. In the programme, Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture), KVK-North 24 Parganas (Additional) ICAR-CRIJAF welcome the participants and briefed them about the aim and objective of the programme. He further emphasized on the food and nutrition value of Millets and Nutri-Garden for nutritional security. Shri. Ram Prashad, CEO, Sabka Apna FPC delivered a short speech on nutritional gardening and the importance plants in human life. Mr Chayan Bhattacharrya, Field Officer, IFFCO, Barasat shared information on the role of IFFCO in Indian Agriculture. He also informed the gathering on the organic inputs developed and marketed by IFFCO. Dr. Debojyoti Borkotoky, SMS (Animal Science), KVK-North 24 Parganas (Additional) delivered a presentation on “Role of plantat
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Webinar on “Horticultural Crops for Nutritional Security” as a part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’
Start Date: Monday, September 6, 2021
End Date: Monday, September 6, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas
Description : A webinar on “Horticultural Crops for Nutritional Security” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 06.09.2021 as a part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’ for the farmers and other stakeholders of North 24 Parganas and its adjacent districts. In the programme, Dr. Debojyoti Borkotoky, SMS (Animal Science) welcome the participants and briefed them about the aim and objective of the webinar. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) discussed about the importance of horticulture crops, macro & micro nutrients, health benefits of some important fruits and vegetables, nutritional gardening, organic farming & bio-fortification. Altogether, 24 farmers and other stakeholders and officials from North 24 Parganas participated in the webinar.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Scientist Visit to Farmers Field
Start Date: Thursday, September 2, 2021
End Date: Thursday, September 2, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Beraberia Village
Description : Scientist Visit to Farmers Field.Visit progressive and prospective Goat Farmers for ascertaining health of the stock and learn about the problem and issues on the enterprise. Altogether 10 farmers were visited in the village. Data on body weight and other production parameters were recorded. Faecal samples were also collected to ascertain the parasitic load of the goat population. Suggestions on scientific farming was offered
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Scientist Visit to Farmers Field
Start Date: Wednesday, September 1, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Kankinara
Description : Dr Tanmay Samajdar PS and Head KVK North 24 Parganas Addl, Dr Rinku Bharali SMS Horticulture and Dr Debojyoti Borkotoky SMS (Animal Sc) and Dr S Naik SMS Fishery KVK North 24 Parganas visited Kankinara village to offer technical support to Progressive Farmers Mr Manas Ganguly for establishing a profitable Fishery-Horti cum Livestock unit at 8 ha farm land.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

A webinar on “Profitable Duck Farming” under ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’
Start Date: Monday, August 30, 2021
End Date: Monday, August 30, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas(Addl.) Barrackpore
Description : A webinar on “Profitable Duck Farming” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 30.08.2021as a part of ‘AzadiKaAmrutMahotsav’ for the farmers and other stakeholders of North 24 Parganas and its adjacent districts. In the programme, Dr.Tanmay Samajdar, Principal Scientist Head of the KVK welcome the participants and briefed them about the aim and objective of the webinar. Dr.DebojyotiBorkotoky, SMS (Animal Science) discussed about the scientific management of ducks for higher income. He explained the breeds, housing, feeding and healthcare management of ducks. Altogether, 101farmers, other stakeholders and officialsfrom North 24 Parganas as well as adjacent district of Nadia participated in the webinar. The farmers interacted with the expert regarding different aspects of duck farming specially housing feeding and diseases for making the enterprise profitable. Several queries of the farmers were addressed by Dr.Borkotoky. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Improved production technology of Tomato
Start Date: Saturday, August 28, 2021
End Date: Saturday, August 28, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Tangatangi
Description : A training programme on “Improved production technology of Tomato” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 28.08.2021 for the farmers of Tangatangi village, North 24 Parganas. During the programme, Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS(Horticulture) KVK North 24 Parganas (Additional) welcomed the gatherings and briefed about the role of KVK in upliftment of the farming community. Dr. Bharali, delivered a presentation on Improved production technology of Tomato. He highlighted the latest technologies Tomato cultivation such as selection of suitable varieties, healthy nursery raising techniques, planting and care, pest and disease management & physiological disorder in tomato. The farmers shared their practical problems related to disease and pest problems in tomato production. Altogether, 15 famers and farm women attended the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Scientific Managemental Practices for Profitable Goat Farming
Start Date: Friday, August 27, 2021
End Date: Friday, August 27, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Tangatangi North 24 Parganas
Description : Capacity development training of goat farmers on scientific managemental practicese ie housing, feeding, breeding, health care and marketing
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Off-season vegetable cultivation under protected condition
Start Date: Thursday, August 26, 2021
End Date: Thursday, August 26, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Durlavpur, North 24 Parganas
Description : A training programme on “Off -season vegetable cultivation under protected condition” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 26.08.2021 for the farmers of Durlavpur & Bodai village, North 24 Parganas. During the programme, Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS(Horticulture) KVK North 24 Parganas (Additional) welcomed the gatherings and briefed about the role of KVK in upliftment of the farming community. Dr. Bharali, delivered a presentation on Off -season vegetable cultivation under protected condition. He highlighted the latest technologies Off season cultivation of vegetables such as protected structure, varieties suitable for off season production of onion, nutritional value of different vegetable crops, pest and disease management in nursery etc. The farmers shared their practical problems related to disease and pest problems in vegetable production. Altogether, 15 famer women attended the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Webcasting of Address by Hon’ble Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare on Azadi Ka Amrut Mohotsav "Food & Nutrition for Farmers"
Start Date: Thursday, August 26, 2021
End Date: Thursday, August 26, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Durlavpur, North 24 Parganas
Description : A Training programme on “Offseason vegetable cultivation under protected condition” under the theme of Food and Nutrition for the Farmers was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 26.08.2021 as a part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’ for the farmers and other stakeholders of North 24 Parganas and its adjacent districts. In the programme, Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Principal Scientist Head of the KVK welcome the participants and briefed them about the aim and objective of the programme. He further emphasized on the food and nutrition to all the farmers and the ways to feed all. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture), KVK-North 24 Parganas (Additional) ICAR-CRIJAF delivered a presentation on “Off- Season vegetable cultivation under protected condition”. He explained the importance of vegetables for a balanced nutrition. He emphasised on cultivation of vegetables in off-season which gives higher productivity and more income. Further, the address of Hon’ble Union Minister of Agriculture
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training of Diversified Poultry Farming
Start Date: Wednesday, August 25, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Durlavpur North 24 Parganas
Description : Training on Diversified Poultry Farming was organized on 25.05.2021. In the programme different aspects of poultry farming was discussed. Several queries were addressed by the expert.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit to Bagdah
Start Date: Tuesday, August 24, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Bagdah
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 24.8.21 to Baghdah, North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture), KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) and Technical officer, ICAR-CRIJAF visited the field of five farmers of Bagdah and Halencha village. During the programme, the experts visited the retting sites of the beneficiaries who received CRIJAF SONA powder and liquid. During the programme, different issues related to Jute retting such as Microbial formulation for Jute retting, jute retting time, jute quality enhancement and factors affecting the quality jute fibre production were discussed. Jute and water samples of Microbial formulation treated retting pond were also collected during the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Webinar on “Value Chain In Agriculture And Farm Women Empowerment” under ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’
Start Date: Saturday, August 21, 2021
End Date: Saturday, August 21, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Online
Description : A webinar on “Value Chain In Agriculture And Farm Women Empowerment” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 21.08.2021 as a part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’ for the women farmers and other stakeholders of North 24 Parganas and its adjacent districts. In the programme, Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Principal Scientist Head of the KVK welcome the participants and briefed them about the aim and objective of the webinar. Dr. Shamna A., Senior Scientist, ICAR-CRIJAF discussed about the different value chains existing in Agriculture production and marketing and the methods of adding value for getting more income from the agricultural products. She explained the different ways of women empowerments and encouraged the women for taking up different income generating activities. Altogether, 52 farm women, other stakeholders and officials from North 24 Parganas as well as adjacent district of Nadia participated in the webinar.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Farmers visit to KVK
Start Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK office
Description : Three farmers of Babpur village of North 24 Parganas district visited the KVK office on 11.8.21 and discussed about Scientific Papaya cultivation technology such as improved varieties of Papaya, fertilizer application, pest and disease management and post-harvest technology. During the visit, farmers were provided with fertilizers under OFT programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Tuesday, August 10, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Durlavpur
Description : A field visit programme was conducted on 10.8.21 to Durlav pur village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) visited the farm of a progressive farmer Mr Tapas Jana, which comprised of various agriculture and allied components viz. Low cost polyhouse, Banana orchard, Mango orchard, vermicompost unit, fishery etc. During the programme, different issues related to Banana bunch cover technology, vermicomposting technology, designing of low cost poly house etc. were discussed. SMS (Horticulture) demonstrated the banana bunch cover technology in farmer’s field and apprised about the benefit of the technology in terms of fruit yield and quality
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field day on Jute
Start Date: Thursday, August 5, 2021
End Date: Thursday, August 5, 2021

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Beraberia
Description : A field day cum method demonstration was conducted on the performance of Jute variety JRO 204 & JRO MU 1. Improved Jute Retting technology using liquid Microbial Consortium (CRIJAF SONA) was demonstrated at Beraberia village on 5th August 2021. During the programme, liquid CRIJAF SONA was applied on the retted Jute variety JRO MU-1. All together 7 farmers attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Diagnostic Visit
Start Date: Tuesday, August 3, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Babpur Village
Description : Dr Rinku Bharali, SMS ( Horticulture) visited papaya fields at Babpur Village under Barasat I Block. Farmers cultivating local var. Bonga and improved varieties like Var. Red-Lady and Ranchi Sel. has experienced infections of viral and fungal origin in papaya due to excessive rain and aberrant weather conditions. Appropriate remedial measures were suggested to the distressed farmers.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Scientific Pig Production
Start Date: Friday, July 30, 2021
End Date: Friday, July 30, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Bellu Village
Description : Training on Scientific Pig Production was organized at Bellu, North 24 Parganas on 30-07-2021. Commercial and backyard pig farmers were apprised on available breeds and scientific feeding, housing and breeding methods for optimum pig production. The farmers were informed of the preventative health care measures such as vaccination, parasite control, routine biosecurity, disposal of dead animals etc. Practising Farmers shared their experiences during the interactive session. A visit to the practising farmers was also conducted post training. Altogether 20 SC farmers participated in the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Webinar on “Importance of Improved Tools and Implements in Agriculture for Drudgery Reduction” under ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’
Start Date: Thursday, July 29, 2021
End Date: Thursday, July 29, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional)
Description : A webinar on “Importance of Improved Tools and Implements in Agriculture for Drudgery Reduction” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 29.07.2021 as a part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’ for the farmers and other stakeholders of North 24 Parganas and its adjacent districts. In the programme, Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Principal Scientist Head of the KVK welcome the participants and briefed them about the aim and objective of the webinar. Dr. Ranjan Kumar Naik, Senior Scientist, ICAR-CRIJAF discussed about the different improved tools and implements used in Agriculture. He explained the use of different tools for drudgery reduction. Altogether, 47 farmers, other stakeholders and officials from North 24 Parganas as well as adjacent district of Nadia participated in the webinar. The farmers interacted with the expert regarding the agricultural machineries and their use. Several queries of the farmers were addressed by Dr. Naik. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Nursery Raising Techniques in Vegetables
Start Date: Wednesday, July 28, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Beraberia
Description : A training programme on “Nursery raising techniques in vegetable” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 28.07.2021 at Beraberi village, North 24 Parganas. During the programme, Ms. Priyanka Maity, Community Resource Person welcomed the gatherings and briefed about the role of KVK in upliftment of the farming community. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS(Horticulture) KVK North 24 Parganas (Additional) delivered a presentation on Nursery raising techniques in vegetable. He highlighted the latest technologies for high tech vegetable nursery raising, protected structure for seedling production, nursery pest and disease management. The farmers shared their practical problems related to disease and pest problems in vegetable nursery. Altogether, 20 participants attended in the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Method demonstration on Improved Jute Retting Technology by CRIJAF SONA
Start Date: Tuesday, July 27, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : Bagdah
Description : A method demonstration was organized on 27.7.2021 at Bagdah village of North 24 Parganas district on Improved Jute retting technology using CRIJAF SONA (Microbial Consortium) powder and Liquid formulation. During the demonstration Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Principal Scientist & Head, KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) briefed about the technology. Dr. Bijan Majumdar, Principal Scientist, ICAR-CRIJAF elaborated and demonstrated the technology in the farmer’s field. During the programme, CRIJAF SONA (Microbial Consortium) powder and liquid formulation were distributed to the farmers under FLD Programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Prevention and Management of Common Poultry Diseases
Start Date: Tuesday, July 27, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Training Hall Babpur Kisan Sangha
Description : A training on Prevention and Management of Common Poultry Diseases was conducted at Training Hall of Babpur Kisan Sangha, North 24 Parganas. Commercial and backyard poultry farmers were apprised of the common and prevalent poultry diseases. The farmers were informed of the preventative measures such as vaccination, parasite control, identifying and isolation sick birds, routine biosecurity, disposal of dead birds etc. Practicing farmers shared their experiences during the interactive session. Altogether 20 SC farmers participated in the training programme
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Scientific cultivation of Mango & Guava
Start Date: Monday, July 26, 2021
End Date: Monday, July 26, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Makaltala village
Description : A training cum input distribution programme was organized at Makaltala village of North 24 Parganas district on 26.07.2021. The programme started at 11.30 AM with a welcome address by the village leader Mr. Dulal Sardar. Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Principal Scientist & Head KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl), briefed about the KVK activities. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture) gave a brief presentation on scientific cultivation technologies of Mango and Guava fruits and its post-harvest management activities, which was followed by distribution of fruit saplings. Altogether, 12 participants attended the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Improved production technology of Banana
Start Date: Saturday, July 24, 2021
End Date: Saturday, July 24, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Babpur village
Description : A training programme on “Improved Production technology of Banana” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 24.07.2021 for the farmers of Barasat I and Amdanga Block at Babpur village, North 24 Parganas. During the programme, Mr. Sankar Jana, Progressive farmer of Babpur village welcomed the gatherings and briefed about the role of KVK in upliftment of the farming community. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS(Horticulture) KVK North 24 Parganas (Additional) delivered a presentation on Improved production technology of Banana. He highlighted the latest technologies in Banana cultivation such as selection of suitable suckers, tissue culture saplings, cultural practices, banana bunch cover, bud injection and bunch feeding etc. The farmers shared their practical problems related to disease and pest problems and banana fruit ripening. Altogether, 20 participants attended in the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Farmers visit to KVK
Start Date: Wednesday, July 21, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK office
Description : Six farmers of Barasat 1 and Amdanga Block of North 24 Parganas district visited the KVK office on 21.7.21 and discussed about Scientific Papaya cultivation technology such as improved varieties of Papaya, fertilizer application, pest and disease management and post-harvest technology. During the visit, farmers were provided with Red lady papaya saplings under OFT programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Tuesday, July 20, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Makaltala village
Description : A field visit was conducted on 20.7.21 to Makaltala village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) discussed about the production technology of important fruits viz. Mango and Guava. SMS (Animal Science) gave a briefed about Goat rearing for income generation to the villagers. During the programme, saplings of Mango var. Amrapali and Guava var. L 49 were provided to the farmers of the village under TSP which were procured from State Horticulture Research & Development Station, Nadia district.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Method demonstration on Improved Jute Retting Techniques
Start Date: Monday, July 19, 2021
End Date: Monday, July 19, 2021

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : Beraberia village
Description : A method demonstration was conducted on 19.7.2021 at Beraberia village of North 24 Parganas district on Improved Jute retting technology using CRIJAF SONA (Microbial Consortium). During the demonstration Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Principal Scientist & Head, KVK North 24 Parganas (Addl) briefed about the technology. Dr. Bijan Majumdar, Principal Scientist, ICAR-CRIJAF elaborated and demonstrated the technology in the farmers field. During the programme, CRIJAF SONA (Microbial Consortium) were distributed to the farmers under FLD Programme. 10 participants were present during the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Farmers visit to KVK
Start Date: Monday, July 19, 2021
End Date: Monday, July 19, 2021

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK office
Description : Four farmers of Babpur village of North 24 Parganas district visited the KVK office on 19.7.21 and discussed about Scientific Banana cultivation such as improved varieties of banana, bunch cover technology etc. and also discussed about livestock rearing. During the programme, farmers were provided with Banana Bunch Covers under FLD programme along with pesticides.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Friday, July 16, 2021
End Date: Friday, July 16, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Visited Makaltala, Kumra and Babpur village of North 24 Parganas
Description : A field visit was conducted on 16.7.2021 to Makaltala, Kumra and Babpur village of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) of KVK- North 24 Parganas (Addl) visited the field of farmer Mr. Dulal Sardar, Abhijit Biswas, Mr Sankar Jana. Provided high variety seeds of paddy for districbution to farmers of Makaltala. During the visit, issues related to improved Jute cultivation technology, banana, citrus and vegetable production, pest and disease management strategies were discussed. Farmers expressed their interest in taking up improved jute retting technology and pest and disease management in fruits and vegetables.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Farmers’ Training cum Input Distribution Program at Dakshin Dinajpur under TSP
Start Date: Thursday, July 15, 2021
End Date: Thursday, July 15, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Balurghat
Description : Farmers’ Training cum Input Distribution Program under TSP has been organized at Dakshin Dinajpur in collaboration with Dakshin Dinajpur KVK, Majhian, Balurghat on 15 July, 2021. 50 tribal farmers of Dakshin Dinajpur participated in this program and highly satisfied receiving paddy seed (Var. Swarna), Rabi season Vegetable seed kits, Vermicompost beds and small farm implements (Spade, Sickle and Khurpi). The programs were organized by Dr. B. Majumdar and Dr. T. Samajdar, Principal Scientist and Training Co-ordinator, along with Dr. R. Saha, Principal Scientist and Nodal Person, TSP, ICAR-CRIJAF and Dr. B. Goswami, SMS, Dakshin Dinajpur KVK, Majhian, Balurghat.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Webinar on “Species Diversification in Aquaculture”
Start Date: Thursday, July 8, 2021
End Date: Thursday, July 8, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Online
Description : A webinar on “Species Diversification in Aquaculture” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 08.07.2021 as a part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’ for the farmers of the district. In the programme, Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Principal Scientist Head of the KVK welcome the participants and briefed them about the aim and objective of the webinar. Dr. Anindya Nayek, SMS (Fisheries), Ashokenagar KVK discussed about the different economically important species of fishes for the region. He explained the about the basics of fishery management along with feeding, stocking density and yield. The farmers interacted with the expert about different production practices with special emphasis on Pabda culture in pond system, feeding of catfish, etc. Altogether, 22 farmers from different villages of North 24 Parganas and officials participated in the Webinar
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Diagnostic Visit
Start Date: Saturday, July 3, 2021
End Date: Saturday, July 3, 2021

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Nilganj and Beraberia
Description : A Diagnostic Visit was conducted on 3rd July 2021 to Cattle Farmers of Nilganj and Beraberia. Post recovery complications of FMD causes huge loss to the dairy farmer. Super-infection of lesions, hoof deformation, loss of weight, mastitis and permanent impairment of milk production, and loss of heat control ('panters') are common. Visited two dairy units on 03/07/21 that were affected by FMD . The farmers are experiencing low milk yield, anoestrus and persistent hoof lesions and lameness post FMD recovery. Ameliorative measures were suggested to improve the prevailing conditions.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit under FLD on Jute
Start Date: Wednesday, June 30, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Beraberia, Belu, Durlavpur, Babpur under Amdanga block
Description : A field visit was conducted on 30.6.2021 to Beraberia , Belu , Durlavpur and Babpur village under Amdanga Block of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Horticulture) of KVK- North 24 Parganas(Addl) visited the field of farmer Mr Minoti Sarkar, Bappi Mathur, Sambhu Jana, Tapashi Maiti, Sankar Jana for collecting data on improved Jute variety provided by the KVK. During the visit, issues related to Jute and other horticultural crops viz. Okra, Ash gourd, Brinjal were also discussed. Farmers expressed their interest in taking up improved production technologies on various crops supported by the institute.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Visit to Farmers Field
Start Date: Wednesday, June 30, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Bellu and Babpur Villages
Description : A Scientist Visit to Farmers Field was conducted to Bellu, Bereberia and Bappur of Amdanga Block of North 24 Parganas district. Dr Deboyoti Borkotoky SMS (Animal Sc.) KVK- North 24 Parganas(Addl) visited the poultry units of progressive poultry farmers Mrs Mamta of Bellu village; Tapsi Maiti and Sankar Jana of Baghpur village. Prospects of improving backyard poultry production was discussed with the farmers through improved breed like vanaraja, srinidhi, krishibro, Karakhnath etc and scientific management. Problems in poultry farming were apprised by the farmers and the remedial measures were suggested during the visit.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Livestock as a component of Integrated farming system.
Start Date: Monday, June 28, 2021
End Date: Monday, June 28, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Belley Shankarpur
Description : Dr. Samajdar discussed about the different component of livestock in integrated farming system.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training programme on Production technology of Papaya
Start Date: Wednesday, June 23, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Online Mode
Description : An online training programme on “Production technology of Papaya” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 23.06.2021 for the farmers of North 24 Parganas. In the programme, Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS(Horticulture) KVK North 24 Parganas (Additional) welcome the participants and briefed them about the aim and objective of the training programme. He highlighted the improved techniques of Papaya cultivation such as selection of suitable disease resistant & high yielding varieties, seed treatment methods, planting methods, intercultural operations etc. The farmers shared their practical problems related to seed germination and diseases of Papaya. Altogether, 13 participants attended in the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Kisan Gosthi cum Farmers Awareness campaign on Balanced use of fertilizer in horticultural crops
Start Date: Friday, June 18, 2021
End Date: Friday, June 18, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Online mode
Description : A virtual Kisan Gosthi cum Farmers Awareness Campaign was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 18.6.2021 for the farmers on “Balanced use of fertilizer in Horticulture”. Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Principal Scientist & Head, KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) welcomed the participants and briefed about the importance of the balance fertilization. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture), delivered a presentation covering various topics viz. Role of fertilizer in supplying essential nutrients, Organic farming in Horticultural crops, Soil testing and soil health card for balance fertilization, Nutrient deficiency & toxicity in fruits and vegetables, concept of 4Rs for judicious use of fertilizers, fertigation and crop residue management in horticulture. Participants also interacted during the programme on various aspects of fertilizers management. Altogether, 15 participants attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field Visit
Start Date: Monday, June 7, 2021
End Date: Monday, June 7, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Panpur, Barrackpore
Description : A field visit was conducted to Panpur, Barrackpore subdivision of North 24 Parganas district. SMS (Animal Sc.) and SMS (Horticulture) of KVK- North 24 Parganas(Addl) visited the field of farmer Mr Manash Jana who desires to established an integrated farming system (Goatry-Fishery and Horticulture) in his existing 2.1 ha farmland. His field was visited to ascertain the viability and feasibility of integrated enterprise and soil sample was collected on 07/06/2021. A details detail project report for 400 goat unit and fruit orchard was provided along with the details farm plan/design, financial involvement and projections
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Webinar on World Environment Day 2021
Start Date: Saturday, June 5, 2021
End Date: Saturday, June 5, 2021

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas (Additional)
Description : A Webinar was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 5.6.2021 for the farmers on the occasion of “World Environment Day, 2021” with a theme “Ecosystem Restoration”. Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Principal scientist & Head, KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) welcomed the participants and briefed about the importance of the Day. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture), delivered a presentation on the occasion. Altogether, 14 participants attended in the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Clean Milk Production on the Occasion of World Milk Day 2021
Start Date: Tuesday, June 1, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Online mode
Description : An online training programme on “Clean Milk Production” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 01.06.2021 for the farmers of North 24 Parganas on the occasion of World Milk Day 2021 on the theme Health and Productivity as a part of ‘Bharat Ka Amrut Mahutsab’. In the programme, Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Principal Scientist & Head(Animal Science) KVK North 24 Parganas (Additional) welcome the participants and briefed them about the importance of the day and aim and objective of the training programme. Dr. Debojyoti Borkotoky, SMS(Animal Science) delivered an online training programme on “Clean Milk Production”. Altogether, 33 participants attended in the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Celebration of World Bee Day 2021
Start Date: Thursday, May 20, 2021
End Date: Thursday, May 20, 2021

Event Category : World Bee Day
Venue : KVK North 24 paragans (Additional)
Description : An online training programme on “ Beekeeping” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 14.05.2020 for the farmers of North 24 Parganas on the occasion of World Bee Day 2021 on the theme Augmenting Rural Income as a part of ‘Bharat Ka Amrut Mahotsab’. In the programme, Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS(Horticulture) KVK North 24 Parganas (Additional) welcome the participants and briefed them about the aim and objective of the training programme. He highlighted the techniques for commercial bee keeping, role of honey bees in increasing agricultural production and value addition. Altogether, 28 participants attended in the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Scientific Cultivation Practices of Okra
Start Date: Friday, May 14, 2021
End Date: Friday, May 14, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Online mode
Description : An online training programme on “Scientific cultivation practices of Okra” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 14.05.2021 for the farmers of North 24 Parganas through online mode. In the programme, Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS(Horticulture) KVK North 24 Parganas (Additional) welcome the participants and briefed them about the aim and objective of the training programme. He highlighted the improved techniques of okra cultivation such as land preparation, selection of suitable disease resistant & high yielding varieties, seed treatment methods, intercultural operations etc. The farmers shared their practical problems related to insect pest and diseases of Okra. Altogether, 12 participants attended in the training programme. Mr Priyanka Maity, progressive farmers shared the issues of production and marketing of agricultural produce during this COVID period. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS (Horticulture), KVK North 24 Parganas proposed the formal vote of thanks.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Livestock Based Integrated Farming System
Start Date: Friday, May 14, 2021
End Date: Friday, May 14, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK North 24 Parganas Additional
Description : An online training programme on “Integrated Based Farming Practises” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 15.05.2020 for the farmers of North 24 Parganas through online mode. In the programme, Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS(Horticuture) KVK North 24 Parganas (Additional) welcome the participants and briefed them about the aim and objective of the training programme. Dr. Debojyoti Borkotoky, SMS(Animal Science), KVK North 24 Parganas preseneted about the integrated farming practises to enhance income generation. Altogether, 14 participants attended in the training programme. Mr Priyanka Maity, progressive farmers shared the issues of production and marketing of agricultural produce including livestock during this COVID period. Dr. Rinku Bharali, SMS(Horticuture), KVK North 24 Parganas proposed the formal vote of thanks.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Gheedha village
Description : The SMS (Horticulture) and technical officers of KVK, North 24 Paragans (Additional) visited 5 farmers field at Geedha village and diagnosed various pest and diseases in vegetables such a Tomato, Sponge gourd and fruits viz. Banana and suggested remedial measures.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field survey
Start Date: Monday, April 26, 2021
End Date: Monday, April 26, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Cowgacha
Description : Visited farmers field for finalizing development of In-situ pond based integrated farming system
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Farm visit
Start Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK Farm
Description : Farmers and farm women visited the KVK farm to see the line sowing of jute and jute moong intercropping. The method was discussed with the farmers and farm women for better productivity.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field survey
Start Date: Monday, April 12, 2021
End Date: Monday, April 12, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Taraberia
Description : Visited farmers field for finalizing development of In-situ pond based integrated farming system
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field survey
Start Date: Friday, April 9, 2021
End Date: Friday, April 9, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Belle Sankarpur
Description : Visited farmers field for finalizing development of In-situ pond based integrated farming system
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field survey
Start Date: Thursday, April 8, 2021
End Date: Thursday, April 8, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Beraberia
Description : Visited farmers field for finalizing development of In-situ pond based integrated farming system
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training
Start Date: Monday, April 5, 2021
End Date: Monday, April 5, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Online
Description : A training was organized online for the farmers and farm women for imparting knowledge on Scientific jute production. Line sowing of jute, fertilizer requirement, intercultural operations were discussed with the farmers.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Friday, March 26, 2021
End Date: Friday, March 26, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : North Bodai
Description : Scientist and technical officer visited Durlabpur village, monitored the lentil fields and recorded the GPS reading of the lentil field. They interacted with the farmers on different issues of lentil production.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Visit of RAC members of ICAR-CRIJAF to KVK farm
Start Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : KVK farm
Description : The chairman, with four members of ICAR-CRIJAF's RAC along with Director, ICAR-CRIJAF and 20 scientists visited the different demonstration units in the KVK farm. They interacted with the Head, KVK and suggested different measures to improve the farm.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Celebration of World Water Day
Start Date: Monday, March 22, 2021
End Date: Monday, March 22, 2021

Event Category : World Water Day
Venue : Babpur
Description : World Water Day-2021 was celebrated by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) and ICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres on 22.03.2021 at Babpur village of Amdanga Block, North 24 Parganas. Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Principal Scientist and Head of the KVK welcome the participants and briefed them about the importance of the day which is being celebrated all over the world. He discussed about importance of water in today’s life and warned the farmers about the decreasing per capita availability of water. He urged the farmers to use the water resources judiciously and efficiently. Dr. Manik Lal Roy discussed about the efficient use of water in agriculture and importance of microi-irrigation and more crop per drop. The use of sprinkler irrigation was shown to the participants. 33 farmers and farm women of North 24 Parganas and Four officials participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Wednesday, March 17, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Durlabpur
Description : Scientist and technical officer visited Durlabpur village, monitored the lentil fields and recorded the GPS reading of the lentil field. They interacted with the farmers on different issues of lentil production.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Post Harvest Value addition in Jute through fibre based handicrafts
Start Date: Saturday, March 6, 2021
End Date: Friday, March 12, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR-CRIJAF
Description : A six days skill training programme on “Post Harvest Value addition in Jute through fibre based handicrafts” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) during 06.03.2021 to 12.03.2021 for the Tribal community of North 24 Parganas under Tribal Sub Plan. In the programme, Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Principal Scientist and Head of the KVK welcomed the participants as well as the expert trainers and briefed about the programme. A total of 11 St women from Makaltala of North 24 Parganas participated in the programme. During the programme the women learned to make different products from jute fibre and they themselves made different products. Fouteen products such as different types of jute bag, jute folders, etc. were made by them.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Celebration of International Women's Day
Start Date: Monday, March 8, 2021
End Date: Monday, March 8, 2021

Event Category : International Women's Day
Venue : ICAR-CRIJAF
Description : International Women Day was celebrated in ICAR-CRIJAF by the KVK. A special experience sharing by successful women farmer and entrepreneur was organised. A drawing competition was also organized in the occasion. Two women farmers were felicitated.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Scientific livestock production for augmenting the income of the SC farmers
Start Date: Friday, March 5, 2021
End Date: Friday, March 5, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR-CRIJAF
Description : A training programme on “Scientific livestock production for augmenting the income of the SC farmers” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 05.03.2021 for the SC farmers of North 24 Parganas. In the programme, Dr. M. S. Behera, Principal Scientist and Nodal Officer of the KVK welcomed the participants as well as the experts and briefed about the programme. Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Head, KVK interacted with the farmers on Importance of Livestock production for augmenting farm income Dr. Kaushik Pal, Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Science), KVK, Ashokenagar discussed about different aspects of Scientific Management practices in Livestock and poultry . Dr. Chinmay Maji, Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Health), KVK, Ashokenagar discussed about the disease management in Livestock and Poultry and emphasized on the cleanliness and preventive measures for protecting the livestock and poultry from different diseases.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Exposure visit
Start Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK farm
Description : 10 farmers visited the KVK farm to be acquainted with the demonstrations in KVK farm , ie, bending technology in guava, line sowing of maize, nutritional garden, etc.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting
Start Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-CRIJAF
Description : 2nd Scientific Advisory Committee meeting was organized by KVK, North 24 Prgs (Additional) in the Committee Room of ICAR-CRIJAF as well as online on 03.03.2021. Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, CRIJAF chaired the meeting and Dr. S. K. Roy, Director, ICAR-ATARI, Zone V, Kolkata graced the occasion online as the Chief Guest. The Director of Extension Education, BCKV, In-charge, NDRI, ERS, Assistant Director (Research), WBUAFSc, officers from the State Line departments, all the Head /Incharges of the Divisions/Sections and Nodal Officer, KVKs of ICAR-CRIJAF, representatives from AIR along with the farmer members attended the meeting. Dr. M. S. Behera, Nodal Officer, KVKs welcome the participants to the meeting. The Annual Report for the year 2020 was reviewed by the committee and various suggestions were given by the members for enrichment of the Action Plan for the year 2021. The issue of farm development was discussed.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Training on Deworming and Vaccination in livestock
Start Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Bodai Village
Description : A training on Deworming and Vaccination in livestock was organized in Bodai Village of North 24 Parganas. Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Head, KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) interacted with the farmers on the importance and benefit of Deworming and Vaccination in all types of livestock.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) & ICAR-CRIJAF organized Farmers Scientists Interaction on Seed Day-2021 under Jute-ICARE
Start Date: Monday, February 15, 2021
End Date: Monday, February 15, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Lecture Hall, ICAR CRIJAF
Description : A Farmers Scientists Interaction was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) & ICAR-CRIJAF on 15.02.2021 for the farmers of three districts of West Bengal under Jute-ICARE Project. In the programme, Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Principal Scientist and Head of the KVK welcome the participants as well as the experts and briefed them about the content of the programme. Dr. Dipankar Ghorai, SMS(Agriculture), KVK, Burdwan interacted with the farmers about the agro-techniques in Jute Cultivation for enhanced production and productivity. Dr. Subrata Sarkar, SMS, KVK, Burdwan discussed about the scientific cultivation of horticultural crops in the summer season. Dr. Rajiv Kumar De, Principal Scientist, ICAR-CRIJAF discussed in details about the pests and diseases of jute including the judicious use of chemical insecticides and pesticides and use of full gear while spraying the chemicals. Several queries of the farmers were addressed by the experts. And the programme ended with vote of thanks
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Livestreaming of National Horticultural Fair 2021
Start Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Agricultural Extension Section Training Hall, ICAR-CRIJAF
Description : Live-streaming of “National Horticultural Fair-2021” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 10.02.2021 for the farmers of the district. In the programme, Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Principal Scientist and Head of the KVK welcome the participants and briefed them about programme. Dr. Samajdar discussed about the role of Horticulture in doubling the farmers income. The farmers were exposed to the horticultural technologies developed by IIHR and other ICAR Institutes. Altogether, 19 farmers and farm women participated in the programme online at KVK and 17 members of Kojagori FPC participated in the programme online from their office.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Lecture delivered
Start Date: Thursday, February 4, 2021
End Date: Thursday, February 4, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Mohanpur
Description : Deliver lecture on nutritional garden and vermicomposting to parents of school children
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit to Bizpur and Balia ghata
Start Date: Tuesday, February 2, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Bizpur and Baliaghata
Description : Monitored and took GPS reading of Lentil CFLD field
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Exposure visit
Start Date: Saturday, January 30, 2021
End Date: Saturday, January 30, 2021

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : Demonstration plot of ICAR-CRIJAF
Description : 14 farmers visited the Insitu Jute retting pond based Integrated Farming System model developed by ICAR-CRIJAF
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Exposure visit
Start Date: Friday, January 29, 2021
End Date: Friday, January 29, 2021

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK farm
Description : 5 farmers visited the Demonstration plot of the KVK where they were made aware of the advantage of Line Sowing of Winter Maize
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field visit
Start Date: Friday, January 29, 2021
End Date: Friday, January 29, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Ulah
Description : Monitored the Lentil fields and took GPS readings
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Exposure Visit
Start Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK Farm
Description : 27 farmers visited the Nutritional garden on 27.01.2021. Different aspects of nutritional garden were discussed with the visiting farmers
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Republic day Celebration
Start Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-CRIJAF
Description : 3 farmers and farm women were awarded during the republic day
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Exposure Visit
Start Date: Friday, January 22, 2021
End Date: Friday, January 22, 2021

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK Farm
Description : Different agrotechniques of Scientific lentil cultivation were discussed with 37 farmers and farm women
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field Visit
Start Date: Friday, January 22, 2021
End Date: Friday, January 22, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Tengapani, Bodai, Beraberia
Description : Monitered the lentil fields and took GPS readings
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Integrated Pest Management in Lentil
Start Date: Thursday, January 21, 2021
End Date: Thursday, January 21, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Lecture Hall, ICAR-CRIJAF
Description : A one day training programme on “Integrated Pest Management in Lentil” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 21.01.2021 for the farmers of the district under NFSM-Pulses maintaining the social distancing and other necessary protocol for COVID-19. In the programme, Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Principal Scientist and Head of the KVK welcome the participants and briefed them about the aim and objective of the training programme. . Dr. R. De, Principal Scientist, Crop Protection Division, ICAR-CRIJAF discussed about the insects commonly damaging the lentil and the ways to get rid of the insects and save the crops. He also discussed about the different diseases infesting the lentil in the area and the different lines of treatments with special emphasis on the balanced use of chemical and organic products to treat the diseases. Altogether, 13 farmers from different villages of North 24 Parganas participated in the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Agro-techniques in Lentil under rice based cropping system
Start Date: Tuesday, January 19, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Lecture Hall, ICAR-CRIJAF
Description : A one day training programme on “Agro-techniques in Lentil under rice based cropping system” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 19.01.2021 for the farmers of the district under CFLD-Pulses programme maintaining the social distancing and other necessary protocol for COVID-19. Dr. M.S. Behera, Principal Scientist, Crop Production Division, ICAR-CRIJAF discussed about the agronomic practices in Lentil production viz. Time and types of varieties to be sown in different land situations, time of transplanting, inter-cultural operation, etc. Dr. B. Majumder, Principal Scientist, Crop Production Division, ICAR-CRIJAF discussed about the integrated nutrient management in lentil with special emphasis on balanced fertilizer application, dose of different fertilizers. Altogether, 14 farmers from different villages of North 24 Parganas participated in the training programme
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Lecture delivered
Start Date: Monday, January 18, 2021
End Date: Monday, January 18, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-CRIJAF
Description : Delivered a lecture on New Farm Act
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Exposure Visit
Start Date: Sunday, January 17, 2021
End Date: Sunday, January 17, 2021

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : Mustard Demonstration
Description : 15 farmers visited the KVK farm to see the demonstration plot of Mustard. Different queries of the farmers regarding mustard cultivation were discussed by the Head, KVK.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Visit to orphanage
Start Date: Friday, January 15, 2021
End Date: Friday, January 15, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Orphanage Sodepur
Description : Interaction with the students were held regarding the different agricultural activities the students could carry out in the orphanage.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Group Discussion
Start Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Bodai village
Description : Discussion with the farm women regarding the development of nutritional garden in every house hold
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Scientific Method of Poultry Production
Start Date: Friday, January 8, 2021
End Date: Friday, January 8, 2021

Event Category : In-Service Training
Venue : Online
Description : A training programme on “Scientific Method of Poultry Production” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) through video conferencing on 08.01.2021 for the Community Resource Persons (CRPs) of WBSRLM. In the programme, Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Principal Scientist and Head of the KVK welcomed the participants as well as the experts and briefed about the programme. A total of 12 CRPs from different blocks of North 24 Parganas participated in the programme. Dr. Kaushik Pal, Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Science) discussed about different aspects of brooding, housing, feeding and general management of poultry. Dr. Chinmay Maji, Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Health) emphasized on the cleanliness and preventive measures for protecting the birds from different diseases. He also discussed about the symptoms and management of different bacterial, viral, parasitic as well as nutritional diseases.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Lecture Delivered
Start Date: Friday, January 8, 2021
End Date: Friday, January 8, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Lecture Hall, ICAR-CRIJAF
Description : Delivered lectured
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Lecture delivered
Start Date: Tuesday, January 5, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Lecture Hall, ICAR-CRIJAF
Description : Delivered a lecture on Integrated farming System to 37 farmers and farm women
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Diagnostic visit
Start Date: Monday, January 4, 2021
End Date: Monday, January 4, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Babpur
Description : Goats were treated and suggestions were provided for preventive measures
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Swachhata Abhiyan-2021
Start Date: Saturday, January 2, 2021
End Date: Saturday, January 2, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : KVK farm
Description : Head and one technical officer cleaned the main entrance gate of KVK campus
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Meeting
Start Date: Friday, January 1, 2021
End Date: Friday, January 1, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Naihati
Description : Meeting with the farmers
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) organized training programme on “Clean Milk Production”
Start Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2019
End Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : ICAR-CRIJAF
Description : A one day training programme on “Clean Milk Production” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 04.09.2019 for the farmers of the district. In the programme, Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Principal Scientist and Head of the KVK welcome the participants and briefed them about the aim and objective of the training programme. Dr. Samajdar discussed about the importance of clean milk production. Dr. Manik Lal Roy, Scientist, ICAR-CRIJAF interacted with the farmers and discussed about the cleanliness of the cow, milkers and the milking utensils along with the scientific method of hand milking. A video on Clean Milk Production developed by NDRI, ERS, Kalyani were shown to the farmers. Altogether, 27 farmers from five villages of North 24 Parganas participated in the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Field day on “Improved Variety of Jute” and Demonstration on “Improved retting technology of Jute” organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional)
Start Date: Wednesday, August 7, 2019
End Date: Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Ula, Barasat I, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal
Description : A Field day on “Improved variety of jute” and Method demonstration on “Improved retting technology of jute” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) in Ula Village, Barasat I, North 24 Parganas on 07.08.2019. In the beginning, Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Principal Scientist and Head of the KVK welcome the participants and discussed about the benefits of Jute Variety, JRO-128, on which FLD was organized by the KVK under NFSM (CC) Jute and the improved retting of jute. Dr. Manik Lal Roy, Scientist of the institute discussed about the importance of Crijaf Sona in retting of Jute. After that the scientists visited different demonstration plots and practically showed the better yield of JRO-128 over the local varieties. Then the improved retting of jute with CRIJAF Sona was practically demonstrated to the farmers. Altogether, 25 farmers participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) organized training programme on “Scientific Goat Farming”
Start Date: Tuesday, July 9, 2019
End Date: Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Lecture Hall, ICAR-CRIJAF
Description : A one day training programme on “Scientific Goat Farming” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) on 09.07.2019 for the SC farmers of the district. In the programme, Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Principal Scientist and Head of the KVK welcome the participants and briefed them about the aim and objective of the training programme. Dr. Samajdar discussed about the breeding, housing, feeding and disease management in Goat. Altogether, 30 farmers Makaltala, North 24 Parganas participated in the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) in collaboration with Agricultural Extension Section, ICAR-CRIJAF organized training programme on “Scientific Kharif Rice Production”
Start Date: Monday, June 24, 2019
End Date: Monday, June 24, 2019

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Lecture Hall, ICAR-CRIJAF
Description : A one day training programme on “Scientific Kharif Rice Production” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) in collaboration with Agricultural Extension Section, ICAR-CRIJAF on 24.06.2019 for the SC farmers of the district. In the programme, Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Principal Scientist and Head of the KVK welcome the participants and briefed them about the aim and objective of the training programme. Dr. A. K. Ghorai, Principal Scientist of the institute discussed about the Integrated Crop Management in Rice. Dr. R. K. De, Principal Scientist spoke about the Disease and Pest Management in Kharif Rice. Dr. A. R. Saha, Principal Scientist discussed about the Integrated Nutrient Management in Kharif Rice. All the above scientist along with Dr. M. S. Behera, Principal Scientist, actively participated in the Farmers Scientist interaction on the above topic and replied to different questions raised by the farmers. Altogether, 68 farmers from five villages of North 24 Parganas partic
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) in collaboration with Agricultural Extension Section, ICAR-CRIJAF organized training programme on “Inter-cultural Operation in Jute”
Start Date: Saturday, June 22, 2019
End Date: Saturday, June 22, 2019

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Lecture Hall, ICAR-CRIJAF
Description : A one day training programme on “Inter-cultural Operation in Jute” was organized by KVK, North 24 Parganas (Additional) in collaboration with Agricultural Extension Section, ICAR-CRIJAF on 22.06.2019 for the SC farmers of the district. In the programme, Dr. Tanmay Samajdar, Principal Scientist and Head of the KVK welcome the participants and briefed them about the aim and objective of the training programme. Dr. R. K. Naik, Senior Scientist of the institute discussed about the use of agricultural implements in inter-cultural operation of jute. Dr. S. K. Jha, Dr. S. Kumar, Dr. Shamna A. and Dr. Maniklal Roy of Agricultural Extension section of the institute participated in the farmers scientist interaction on socio-economic importance of intercultural operation in jute farming. Altogether, 61 farmers from six villages of North 24 Parganas participated in the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting
Start Date: Thursday, May 30, 2019
End Date: Thursday, May 30, 2019

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Committee Room, ICAR-CRIJAF, Nilganj, Barrackpore, North 24 Prgs
Description : 1st Scientific Advisory Committee meeting was organized by ICAR-CRIJAF-KVK, North 24 Prgs (Additional) in the Committee Room of ICAR-CRIJAF on 30.05.2019. Dr. Jiban Mitra, Director, CRIJAF chaired the meeting and Dr. S. S. Singh, Director, ICAR-ATARI, Zone V, Kolkata graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The officers from the State Line departments, Lead Bank Manager, all the Head /Incharges of the Divisions/Sections, representatives from AIR and press along with the farmer members attended the meeting. The Annual Report for the year 2018-19 was reviewed by the committee and various suggestions were given by the members for enrichment of the Action Plan for the year 2019-20. The issue of farm development was discussed. Dr. Singh emphasised on the DFI by 2022, Single window system, Formation of FPO, attracting fund from RKVY, market linkage, uploading information in KVK portal, etc. and requested the KVK to take action on the same. Dr. Mitra suggested the KVK to work on Value Chain Ma
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Kisan Gosthi and Webcasting of the PM-KISAN launching programme
Start Date: Sunday, February 24, 2019
End Date: Sunday, February 24, 2019

Event Category : Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Venue : ICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres, Barrackpore, North 24 Parganas West Bengal
Description : Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN), a Central Government scheme for the benefit of the small and marginal farmers of the Country has been launched on 24.02.2019 by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Sri Narendra Modi. For enhancing the visibility and awareness of this important scheme for the farmers of West Bengal, a Kisan Gosthi was organized at ICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute & Allied Fibre, Nilganj, Barrackpore which was graced by Hon’ble Governor Sri Keshari Nath Tripathi as the Chief Guest. Dr. Jiban Mitra, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF welcome the Governor and highlighted the technologies developed by the Institute. He also mentioned the importance of PM-KISAN in enhancing farm productivity. Hon’ble Governor, Shri Keshari Nath Tripathy in his address urged the farmers to be productive and aware about all the Govt. sponsored schemes for their benefit .
Contact Person Details
Dr. Tanmay Samajdar
Principal Scientist and Head
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9089734116

Toilet pit-digging exercise and other toilet construction activities
Start Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2018
End Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : North Farm, ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore
Description : The Swachhata Awareness programme on Toilet-pit digging exercise, other toilet construction activities was held at North Farm of ICAR-CRIJAF during 09.30 hrs to 10.30 hrs. Cleaning drive, toilet pit digging and other toilet construction exercise were carried out by the staffs at North Farm, ICAR-CRIJAF. About 20 persons have given Shramdaan for one hour from 10.30 to 11.30 hrs.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Manik Lal Roy
I/c KVK
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9719555878

Live Webcasting of Hon'ble PM's Interaction with Members of SHGs and Women Groups
Start Date: Thursday, July 12, 2018
End Date: Thursday, July 12, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Lecture Hall, ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore
Description : KVK-II, North 24 Parganas organised the programme on 12.07.2018 for live webcasting of The Hon'ble PM's direct interaction with the members of different SHGs and women groups working in various states of India. About 51 women belonged to 15 SHGs working in Barrackpore-I, Barrackpore-II and Barasat-I blocks of North 24 Parganas district participated in this programme . They have listened to the entire programme very attentively from 9:30 AM. The response of the women was very good to this motivating and inspiring programme. After the end of the programme, the Director of the Institute and In-charge of the KVK congratulated the women farmers for being audience of this interesting live programme and motivated them to be part of women-friendly and employment generating programmes of the Government of India in a large scale for their socio-economic development.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Manik Lal Roy
I/c KVK
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9719555878

Live Webcasting of Hon'ble PM's Interaction with Farmers
Start Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2018
End Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Lecture Hall, ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore
Description : A programme has been organised for webcasting of The Hon'ble PM's interaction with farmers of different states of India through video conferencing at District NIC centres. About 150 persons including farmers of different villages of North 24 Parganas district; Director, HoDs, scientists and staffs of ICAR-CRIJAF along with Nodal Officer and In-charge of its newly started KVK have attended this programme. The audience have listened to the interaction of The Hon'ble PM with the farmers very attentively from 9:30 AM to 11AM. The response of the farmers was very good to this programme. After the end of the programme, the Director of the Institute and Incharge of the KVK congratulated the farmers for being part of this informative and interactive programme. A Farmer-Scientist Interaction meeting was also arranged after this programme where the Director of the Institute along with scientists and In-charge of the KVK briefed about the farmer-friendly programmes of the Government of India.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Manik Lal Roy
I/c KVK
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9719555878

Webcasting of Hon'ble PM's Address to Farmers in Krishi Unnati Mela at IARI and Pre-Kharif Kisan Goshthi
Start Date: Saturday, March 17, 2018
End Date: Saturday, March 17, 2018

Event Category : Krishi Unnati Mela IARI
Venue : ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore
Description : On occasion of ‘Krishi Unnati Mela’ and ‘Biennial National Conference of KVKs’ held at ICAR-IARI , New Delhi, a “Pre-Kharif Farmer’s Gosthi” was organised at ICAR-CRIJAF , Barrackpore along with its newly started Krishi Vigyan Kendra, North 24 Paragnas. The programme was sponsored by National Food Security Mission (NFSM) on Jute. Farmers from North 24 Parganas, Nadia and Hooghly districts were invited to attend the programme. Programme was started as per schedule with the opening remarks of Dr. J. Mitra, Director (CRIJAF) in presence of HODs and scientists. He informed all the farmers about objectives of Kisan Gosthi and address of Hon’ble Prime Minster of India regarding different central schemes and programmes for doubling of farmers’ income. A web-telecast of the address by the Hon’ble Prime Minister was arranged for the benefit of the farming community and all the farmers, scientists and technical staffs were present on this occasion.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Manik Lal Roy
I/c KVK
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9719555878

World Soil Day
Start Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2017
End Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore
Description : A farmer-scientist interaction meeting was organized. 88 farmers from North 24 Parganas district participated in this event. They were made aware of soil health management, soil testing and soil health card. A film containing the message of our Hon'ble PM about soil health management and importance of soil health card was shown before the farmers. An extension folder on soil health management practices, soil testing method and importance of using soil health card was distributed amongst the farmers.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Manik Lal Roy
I/c KVK
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9719555878

New India Manthan-Sankalp se Siddhi
Start Date: Saturday, August 26, 2017
End Date: Saturday, August 26, 2017

Event Category : Sankalp Se Siddhi
Venue : B.C. Kundu Auditorium, ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore
Description : On 26th August 2017, KVK North 24 Paragnas under ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore organized “New India Manthan-Sankalp Se Siddhi” programme. Dr. Jiban Mitra, Director of the institute, highlighted the objective of the programme. All farmers and guests present in this programme have taken Sakalp Se Siddhi Pledge. Dr. Tapas Mandal, Hon’ble Member of Parliament as Chief Guest greeted the gathering and appealed the farmers to become part of all agricultural development programmes. He advised to focus on diversification of agriculture. Dr. T.K. Datta, Head, NDRI Regional Station of Kalyani as an expert informed the farmers about various dairy and fishery development programmes. Sri A.K. Ray Barman, CGM of NABARD (Kolkata) advised the farmers to adopt advanced technologies. A Video Message of Hon’ble Prime Minister and an Inspirational film were shown on this occasion. The function was attended by more than 300 farmers along with scientists, extension personnel, bank and press & media personnel.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Manik Lal Roy
I/c KVK
kvkn24prg2@gmail.com
9719555878