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Kisan Mela- cum -Farmers scientist Interaction
Start Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Event Category : Kisan Mela
Venue : KVK East Sikkim Ranipool
Description : KVK East Sikkim and ICAR, Sikkim Centre in collaboration with ATMA, Gangtok organized Kisan Mela on 26th April, 2022 at KVK, Ranipool during national campaign on Kisan Bhagidari Prathmikta Hamari from 25th - 30th April, 2022. The programme was graced by Sh. R.C. Bhutia, Secretary, Govt. of Sikkim. More than 300 farmers of East Sikkim and government officials were participated. The programme was started with the visit of exhibition stall by the chief guest. Chief guest has appealed to the farmers to utilize the farm Machinery Bank and purchase affordable farm machineries to reduce the cost of cultivation of crop production. Dr. R. Laha, Joint Director, ICAR, Sikkim Centre, apprised the farmer about the available technologies and urged the farmers to utilized the schemes and technologies. Dr. J.K. Singh, Head (I/c), KVK, apprised the farmers about various KVK activities. Farmers’ Scientist Interaction was also conducted to help the farmers with their queries.
Contact Person Details
Dr Janak K Singh
SMS (Plant Breeding)
janaksinghsms@gmail.com
9476367204

Awareness Program/Mela
Start Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Event Category : Jal Shakti Abhiyan 2022
Venue : Sang-Chalamthang
Description : Awareness programme on rain water conservation was conducted in Sang-chalamthang village. A total 19 nos. of farmers and farm women was participated a day long programme. Training was conducted how to rain water was collected through Jalkund for reuse for irrigation purpose in rabi season. Jalkund also help for increasing the cropping intensity and increase the farmers income.
Contact Person Details
Dr Janak K Singh
SMS (Plant Breeding)
janaksinghsms@gmail.com
9476367204

Training Program
Start Date: Friday, April 8, 2022
End Date: Friday, April 8, 2022

Event Category : Jal Shakti Abhiyan 2022
Venue : Chalamthang village
Description : Training programme was conducted in the chalamthang village under pukyong block. Training programme was organised during the presence of Scientist from ICAR Sikkim Centre,Tadong and SMS from the KVK East Sikkim. A total 15 nos. of farmers from SHG group and other farmers were present. Training was conducted on storing the rain water and reuse, moisture conservation in different through different methods for increase the productivity and income.
Contact Person Details
Dr Janak K Singh
SMS (Plant Breeding)
janaksinghsms@gmail.com
9476367204

Training Program
Start Date: Saturday, April 2, 2022
End Date: Saturday, April 2, 2022

Event Category : Jal Shakti Abhiyan 2022
Venue : Nimthang
Description : A Programme was organised at Nimthang on conservation of rainwater where 15 numbers of farmers were present along with the panchayat of the village. 10 numbers of farmers were selected for Jalkunds construction from the village. At present 4 numbers of farmers were completed their excavation of Jalkunds.
Contact Person Details
Dr Janak K Singh
SMS (Plant Breeding)
janaksinghsms@gmail.com
9476367204

Poshan Maha 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 : Bering and Amba VIllage
Description : KVK, East Sikkim organized Poshan Vatika Mahabhiyan & Tree Plantation programme on 17 Sept 2021 under the leadership of Dr. R.K. Avasthe, JD, ICAR, Sikkim Centre, Tadong. He spokes on importance of nutrition for the human health through different fruits, vegetables and other crop. The programme was organized in Bering and Amba village. Dr. J.K. Singh, Head (I/c), KVK welcomed everyone and briefed about programme. Dr. S. Kalaivanan, spoke on medicinal value of some important orchid flowers. Dr. M. Kumar, SMS (Agro.) spoks on crop diversification of oilseeds, pulses and vegetable for food and nutrition security. Sh. R. Pradhan, President FPO, Pakyong block and other staffs of KVK was also present. During the programme seed packet of different vegetables (208 nos.) and fruit and agro forestry tree plant (418 nos.) were distributed to the farmers and transplantation of some fruit plant also done. At the end of the programme millet based food was provided to the girls child.
Contact Person Details
Dr Janak K Singh
SMS (Plant Breeding)
janaksinghsms@gmail.com
9476367204

International Women’s Day
Start Date: Sunday, March 8, 2020
End Date: Sunday, March 8, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Conference hall of ICAR-NOFRI,Tadong
Description : ICAR-KVK-East Sikkim celebrated International Women’s day on March 08, 2020 at ICAR- NOFRI, Tadong. Themed “I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights” this years’. The programme was chaired by Dr. R.K. Avasthe, Joint Director, ICAR-NOFRI, Tadong. As Chief Guest of the programme Dr. Yashoda Pradhan, Former CEO of Sikkim State Organic Certification Agency, Govt of Sikkim deliberated on the role of education in empowering women. Dr. P.K. Pathak, Head (I/c), KVK-East Sikkim welcomed the gathering. A total of 94 participants attended the programme and out of which 19 students, 10 Anganwadi Workers along with a Supervisor from the Social Justice Empowerment and Welfare Department, Govtof Sikkim, 34 farmers and farm women from Sajong, Dikling Pakyong, Lower Syari. All the staff of ICAR-NOFRI, all the SMSs, programme assistant and other staff were present.
Contact Person Details
Dr.P.K.Pathak
SMS (Animal Science)
drpkp19@gmail.com
9647247554

Awareness on NARI and DAMU
Start Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2020
End Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK East Sikkim, Ranipool
Description : ICAR- KVK, East Sikkim on 12th February 2020 organized an awareness programme on NARI and District Agro- Met Unit (DAMU), GKMS” at KVK, Ranipool. The programme was attended by Dr. P.P. Dabral Dean, College of AE & PHT CAU Ranipool, Dr. R.K. Avasthe Joint Director ICAR- NOFRI Tadong, Shri Surjay Lama Meteorologist- B, IMD Gangtok and other government official from the state Govt. A total of 54 farmers and farm women from 6 blocks had attended the programme. Sr. Scientist and head (I/c) Dr. P.K. Pathak welcomed everyone to the programme and briefed about the objectives of DAMU and NARI. Shri Surjay Lama enlightened the gathering about role and importance of weather in agriculture of Sikkim. Dr. Raghavendra Singh addressed the farmers about the genesis of weather in relation to agriculture and its importance in modern agriculture. All the SMSs, programme assistant and other staff was present during the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr.P.K.Pathak
SMS (Animal Science)
drpkp19@gmail.com
9647247554

Training cum demonstration
Start Date: Thursday, November 14, 2019
End Date: Monday, November 18, 2019

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Nandok,Thanka,Sarsuni , Timpem villages and KVK East Sikkim
Description : ICAR-KVK, East Sikkim has initiated measures to increase the production and productivity of potato in the state and Kufri Sindhuri has been selected for demonstration due to its certain favorable characteristics for the region. Moreover, this variety is to some extent water stress tolerant and consistent performer. The demonstration programme was conducted under the leadership of Dr. R.K. Avasthe, Joint Director, ICAR- NOFRI, Tadong and in presence of Dr. Prasanta Kr. Pathak, Senior Scientist & Head (I/c), KVK East Sikkim. Dr. J. K. Singh, SMS (Plant Breeding) was demonstrated the scientific practices for higher productivity. Dr. Manoj Kumar, SMS (Agronomy) deliberated upon irrigation in potato field, manure application and management practices of some of the major diseases of potato. Demonstration was conducted from 14-18 Nov. in different villages. A total of 100 quintal seeds of Kufri Sinduri have been distributed among 240 no. of farmers covering 12 nos. of villages.
Contact Person Details
Dr.P.K.Pathak
SMS (Animal Science)
drpkp19@gmail.com
9647247554

Launching of National Animal Disease Control Programme organized
Start Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2019
End Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK East Sikkim Ranipool
Description : ICAR-KVK, East Sikkim, in collaboration with Dept. of Animal Husbandry & Livestock Services, organized launching programme of NADP and Nationwide AI Programme on September 11, 2019 at KVK, East Sikkim, Ranipool. The programme was officially launched in Mathura by Hon’ble PM of India, Shri Narendra Modi aim to control the FMD and Brucellosis by 2025 and eradicate these diseases by 2030. The programme was successfully organized with the guidance of Dr. R. K. Avasthe, Joint Director, ICAR-NOFRI, Tadong.The Chief Guest, Shri Em Prasad Sharma, Hon’ble Area M.L.A., Namcheybong interacted with the officials and farmers that were present in the programme. During the inaugural day, a total of 29 large and 09 small animals were vaccinated and conducted AI at different villages. A total of 41 farmers from Lingtam, Navey Shotak and Samlic Marchak villages of East Sikkim, and more than 12 delegates attended the launching programme. All the SMSs and other staff was present in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr.P.K.Pathak
SMS (Animal Science)
drpkp19@gmail.com
9647247554

Live telecast of PM-KISAN lunching programme
Start Date: Sunday, February 24, 2019
End Date: Sunday, February 24, 2019

Event Category : Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Venue : Conference hall of ICAR-NOFRI,Tadong,Sikkim
Description : Lunching programme of “Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana” was organised by ICAR-KVK, East Sikkim on February 24, 2019 at ICAR-NOFRI.. The programme was initiated by a welcome address given by Dr. Ravikant Avasthe, Joint Director, ICAR-NOFRI, Tadong. On this occasion, His Excellency Shri Ganga Prasad, Honourable Governor of Sikkim graced as the Chief Guest. He detailed about the PM-Kisan Yojana and urged the farmers to give more importance on soil health management, dairy farming and others. Shri Khorolo Bhutia, Secretary, FS&ADD, Govt. of Sikkim detailed about the different ongoing flagship programme of agriculture in Sikkim. Total 183 nos. of farmers and rural youths and other delegates from state Govt, all the scientists from ICAR-NOFRI, SMSs of KVK and many more (48 nos.) were present during the programme. Dr. R.Singh, Sr. Scientist & Head, KVK East Sikkim proposed the vote of thanks. He well appreciated the efforts of all the SMSs of KVK for smooth running of the programme.
Contact Person Details
Raghavendra Singh
Senior Scientist and Programme Coordinator (I/c)
raghavenupc@gmail.com
9475582991

Kisan Kela cum Farmers Scientist Interaction
Start Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2019
End Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Event Category : Kisan Mela
Venue : Krishi Vigyan Kendra,East Sikkim,Ranipool
Description : ICAR - KVK, East Sikkim in collaboration with ATMA - East organized “Kisan Mela cum Farmers’ Scientist Interaction” on February 19, 2019 at KVK, East Sikkim, Ranipool. On the occasion, different SHG showcased their organic farm products and processed food products. ICAR-KVK, East Sikkim and CAE&PHT, CAU, Ranipool also showcased their latest technologies. Shri B.B. Rai, Hon’ble Area M.L.A., Namcheybong was the chief guest. He addressed the august gathering and visited the exhibition stalls and interacted with the officials and farmers. Shri Kapil Meena D.M., East Sikkim, Dr. R.K. Avasthe, Joint Director, ICAR- NOFRI and official from ATMA East were also present during the programme. During the Kisan Mela, “Farmers’ Scientist interaction” was organized in which farmers and SHG members participated. All the specialist from the KVK and ATMA were participated during the interaction and farmers shown keen interest. All together 150 nos. of farmers and other officials also present.
Contact Person Details
Raghavendra Singh
Senior Scientist and Programme Coordinator (I/c)
raghavenupc@gmail.com
9475582991

World Soil Day
Start Date: Wednesday, December 5, 2018
End Date: Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK East Sikkim
Description : “World Soil Day” was organised at KVK-East Sikkim, ICAR-NOFRI, Ranipool, on 5th December, 2018. Dr. R.K. Avasthe, Joint Director, ICAR-NOFRI, Tadong briefed about healthy soil which is the foundation of the food system by improving soil health and reducing input costs for farmers. Healthy soil is crowded with microscopic and larger organisms that perform many vital functions including converting dead and decaying matter as well as minerals to plant nutrient, he briefed during his address. Furthermore, he stressed upon the soil organic carbon which needs to be increased that will affects the chemical and physical properties of the soil and its overall health. Mrs. Bina Rai, Joint Director, East Sikkim, FS&AD department, Govt. of Sikkim Highlighted the importance of soil health. Soil health card was distributed to 30 nos.of the farmers. All the staff of the KVK were present for successful completion of the programme.
Contact Person Details
Raghavendra Singh
Senior Scientist and Programme Coordinator (I/c)
raghavenupc@gmail.com
9475582991

Organize awareness campaigns around better sanitation practices like using a toilet, handwashing,health and hygiene awareness,etc
Start Date: Wednesday, September 26, 2018
End Date: Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : Conference hall of ICAR-KVK
Description : Awarness programme was conducted at the ICAR-KVK East Sikkim,Ranipool under the guidence of Dr.R.K.Avasthe,Joint Director,ICAR-NOFRI,Tadong and Dr.Raghbendra Singh,Sr.Scientist & Head, KVK East Sikkim,Ranipool. Awarness programme was conducted around the better sanitation practices like using a toilet,hand washing,health and hygiene and other for day to day life. All the subject matter specialist like Dr.P.K.Pathak, SMS(Animal Science),Dr.Janak Kumar Singh,SMS(Plant breeding) and Dr.Manoi Kumar,SMS(Agronomy) and Shri Boniface Lepcha,SMS (Horticulture) were present for smooth conducting the awarness programme for direct benefit of the farming community of the District.
Contact Person Details
Raghavendra Singh
Senior Scientist and Programme Coordinator (I/c)
raghavenupc@gmail.com
9475582991

Swachhta Abiyan
Start Date: Saturday, September 15, 2018
End Date: Saturday, September 15, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK premises
Description : Swachhta abhiyan was started from KVK office premises Ranipool w.e.f. 15th September,2018. Programme was started in the guidence of Dr. R.K.Awaste,Joinr Director,ICAR-NOFRI,Tadong and Dr.Raghbendra Singh Sr. Scientist & Head, KVK East Sikkim,Ranipool. All the staff of the KVK was participated in the Swachhta abhiyan in the KVK office Premises.
Contact Person Details
Raghavendra Singh
Senior Scientist and Programme Coordinator (I/c)
raghavenupc@gmail.com
9475582991

Training cum demonstration on Black gram
Start Date: Monday, August 6, 2018
End Date: Thursday, September 13, 2018

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Different villages in the District
Description : Training cum demonstration programme was conducted on cultivation practices of black gram during the month of august, 2018. Total 187 nos. of practicing farmers were attending the programme from the five different villages and seed of black gram was distributed for the covering the area of 20 ha in the District. The programme was conducted by the Dr. J.K.Singh,SMS(Plant breeding) and Dr. Manoj Kumar,SMS(Agronomy) of ICAR-KVK East Sikkim Ranipool during the month of August(6th -13th),2018
Contact Person Details
Raghavendra Singh
Senior Scientist and Programme Coordinator (I/c)
raghavenupc@gmail.com
9475582991

training cum demonstration of kharif oilseeds
Start Date: Wednesday, July 18, 2018
End Date: Thursday, August 9, 2018

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : different villages ( 8 nos.) of the district
Description : Training cum Demonstration programme was conducted in the eight numbers of villages under the east Sikkim District and seed of the soybean was distributed among the about 210 nos of farmers covering the area of 20 ha. Training and demonstration was conducted by the Dr.J.K.Singh, SMS(plant Breeding) and Dr.Manoj Kumar, SMS(agronomy) of the ICAR-KVK East Sikkim Ranipool.
Contact Person Details
Raghavendra Singh
Senior Scientist and Programme Coordinator (I/c)
raghavenupc@gmail.com
9475582991

Production technology of Ginger for DFI under MGMG
Start Date: Saturday, August 4, 2018
End Date: Saturday, August 4, 2018

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Yanthang - Martam GPU
Description : The programme was conducted under the leadership of Dr. R.K. Avasthe, Joint Director, ICAR- NOFRI, Tadong, Gangtok and in presence of Dr. Raghavendra Singh, Senior Scientist & Head, KVK East Sikkim. During the training programme, a “Farmers - Scientists interaction” was also organized with the total of 30 nos. of farmers fromThanka Martam, Lingtam and Yangthang villages. Dr.Manoj Kumar,SMS(Agronomy) and Shri Boniface Lepcha, SMS(Horticulture) interacted with the farmers on the various aspects such as intensive cultivation of high value crops, soil and water conservation technologies and crop diversification with vegetables, oil seeds and pulses for doubling the income of farmers.
Contact Person Details
Mr. Boniface Lepcha
SMS(Horticulture)
yenob79@gmail.com
9474529057

Honourable Prime Minister Interacted with SHGs members
Start Date: Thursday, July 12, 2018
End Date: Thursday, July 12, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Conference hall of ICAR-NOFRI,Tadong
Description : The Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi had direct interaction with members of SHGs across the country through video conferencing on July 12, 2018 at 9.30 am and live web telecast on Doordarshan. Programme was organized by ICAR-KVK East Sikkim at Conference Hall, ICAR-NOFRI, Tadong with the leadership of Dr. R.K. Avasthe, Joint Director, ICAR-NOFRI, and Dr. Raghavendra Singh, Sr. Scientist and Head (I/c), KVK- East Sikkim. A total of 75 nos. of SHGs members from 7 villgaes and other Govt. officials were present in the progrmme. The programme was followed by a very effective Framers’ - Scientist Interaction, which was coordinated by Dr. P. K. Pathak, SMS (A/Sc.), Dr. J. K. Singh, SMS (Plant Breeding) and Dr. Manoj Kumar, SMS (Agronomy). The programme was followed by a Field Day on "Organic Production Techniques of Sesame in Hilly Region" organized at Research Farm of ICAR-NOFRI and followed by the showcasing the ICAR Improved Production techniques of various crops,, fruits and vegetables.
Contact Person Details
Raghavendra Singh
Senior Scientist and Programme Coordinator (I/c)
raghavenupc@gmail.com
9475582991

Scientist Farmers Interaction
Start Date: Thursday, June 28, 2018
End Date: Thursday, June 28, 2018

Event Category : Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan I
Venue : Nandok village
Description : Scientist Farmers Interaction was conducted at NICRA adopted, Nandok village on 28/06/2018 on the topic crop diversification, vermicomposting, dairy farming and poulry farming. Dr. P.K.Pathak,SMS(Animal Science),KVK-East Sikkim delivered lectures on management of dairy and poultry farming for doubling the income of farmers. Dr.Manoj Kumar,SMS(Agronomy),KVK East Sikkim speaks on crop diversification with oilseeds and pulses in rice/maize fallow. He also told replace the traditional rice variety with short duration rice variety for cultivation of 2nd crop for increasing the cropping intensity and income. Total 33 nos. of farmers were participated during the programme. Farmers took keen interest during the scientist s farmers interaction.
Contact Person Details
Raghavendra Singh
Senior Scientist and Programme Coordinator (I/c)
raghavenupc@gmail.com
9475582991

International Yoga Day
Start Date: Thursday, June 21, 2018
End Date: Thursday, June 21, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-NOFRI Tadong
Description : Yoga is an invaluable gift of India's ancient tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and well-being. It is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help in well being. Let us work towards adopting an International Yoga Day. Total 57 nos. of Scientist,Technical and administrative staffs from ICAR-NOFRI and KVKs were participant in the Yoga day programme at premises of ICAR-NOFRI Tadong,Sikkim.
Contact Person Details
Raghavendra Singh
Senior Scientist and Programme Coordinator (I/c)
raghavenupc@gmail.com
9475582991

Honorable Prime Minister Interacted with Farmer’s of East Sikkim
Start Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2018
End Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : NIC, Gangtok, Sikkim
Description : The Hon’ble PM interacted with two farmers of Sikkim, namely, Shri Nim Tshering Lepcha and Smt. Pemkit Lepcha of East Sikkim district on 20th June, 2018 at NIC, Gangtok, Sikkim. Smt. Pemkit Lepcha, a progressive woman farmer undertaking organic production of vegetables in rice fallow. After hands on training from ICAR-KVK, on zero-till vegetable pea her income increased more than Rs. 2.0 lakhs as compared to Rs.50000/- before training. Shri. Lepcha, informed the Hon’ble PM that he is practicing organic agriculture and earned Rs. 1.25 lakh/year, but after attached with ICAR-KVK East Sikkim (2014) his income increased up to Rs. 6.5 lakhs from his 6.0 acres of land. The programme was also attended by Dr. A.K.Tripathi, Director, ATARI, Dr. R.K. Avasthe, Joint Director, ICAR-NOFRI, Dr. Raghavendra, Singh, Sr. Scientist & Head. The web telecast was watched by 108 farmers from East Sikkim along with scientist’s, SMS’s and other staffs of Institute at ICAR-NOFRI conference hall.
Contact Person Details
Raghavendra Singh
Senior Scientist and Programme Coordinator (I/c)
raghavenupc@gmail.com
9475582991

Entrepreneurship development
Start Date: Monday, June 18, 2018
End Date: Monday, June 18, 2018

Event Category : Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan I
Venue : Dikling Pacheykhani village
Description : Krishi Kalyan abhiyan programme was conducted in Dikling Pacheykhani village on 18-06-2018. In this programme concept and importance of Entrepreneurship development was told to the farmers. Huge amount of biomass was available in district and biomass is useful for vermicompost production. Vermicompost used for nutrient management under organic farming. Toria is important crop, which is fit for rice fallow for increasing the cropping intensity and additional income of the farmers. Honey Bee farming(8-10 box /ha) is very much suited for toria crop.Honey bee increase the pollination in toria and increase the toria yield by 20-25 % and also get the honey yield( 1.5-2.0 kg/box). Programme was organised Dr.Manoj Kumar,SMS(Agronomy) and Mrs.Pullabi Phukon,SMS(Agri.Extension), ICAR-KVK,East Sikkim,Ranipool,Sikkim
Contact Person Details
Raghavendra Singh
Senior Scientist and Programme Coordinator (I/c)
raghavenupc@gmail.com
9475582991

Scientist Farmers Interaction
Start Date: Thursday, June 14, 2018
End Date: Thursday, June 14, 2018

Event Category : Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan I
Venue : Chalamthang
Description : Scientist Farmers Interaction was organised at Chalamthang by the KVK East Sikkim on 14th June,2018. Dr. P.K Pathak, SMS(animal Science) spokes on Scientific dairy management for income of farmers. He told the use cow dung for organic nutrient mnagement for different crops. Organic seed production portion was discussed by Dr. Janak Kumar Singh. He told to farmers how to produce organic seed in the farm and also methods of keeping seed in home. Dr. Manoj Kumar, SMS (Agronomy) KVK East Sikkim spoks on Bee keeping for doubling the farmers income. He discussed about rice- toria cropping sequence. Bee keeping enhanced the not only the toria yield by 20-30 % and also give additional income through bee keepng which produce honey 1.5-2 kg/hives.
Contact Person Details
Raghavendra Singh
Senior Scientist and Programme Coordinator (I/c)
raghavenupc@gmail.com
9475582991

seed production and dairy management
Start Date: Wednesday, June 6, 2018
End Date: Monday, June 11, 2018

Event Category : Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan I
Venue : Amba,Lossing and Beng Khamdong village
Description : Dairy farming is the component of doubling the farmers income of the farmers. Training on Scientific Dairy management was conducted on 6th and 11th June at Amba and Beng Khamdong villages by the Dr. P.K.Pathak, SMS(Animal Science) KVK East Sikkim. Dr. J.K.Singh, SMS(Plant Breeding),KVK-East Sikkim also conducted the training programme on Organic seed production of important field crop on 8th June at Lossing Village. Mrs. Pallabi Phukan, SMS (Agriculture Extension), KVK, East Sikkim assisted in the smooth execution of the programme.
Contact Person Details
Raghavendra Singh
Senior Scientist and Programme Coordinator (I/c)
raghavenupc@gmail.com
9475582991

World Environment Day
Start Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2018
End Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Event Category : Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan I
Venue : Thanka-Martam village
Description : World Environment Day was celebrated by KVK, East Sikkim in the premises of Gram Prashasan Kendra, Martam village of East Sikkim, on June 05, 2018 under the leadership of Dr. R.K. Avasthe, Joint Director, ICAR- NOFRI, Tadong, Gangtok and in presence of Dr. Raghavendra Singh, Senior Scientist & Head, KVK East Sikkim. Addressing the farmers, Dr. Singh described the significance of celebrating the World Environment Day and explained various aspects of environment conservation and reduce the environmental pollution. Farmers - Scientists interaction” was also organized in which a total of 33nos. of farmers and Scientific staff of ICAR-KVK East Sikkim participated. Saplings of 100 different tree species and 300 mandarin and also 600 Hybrid Napier Suckers were distributed. The programme was coordinated by Dr. J. K. Singh, SMS (Plant Breeding). Dr.P.K.Pathak, SMS(A/Sc).Dr. Manoj Kumar,SMS(Agronomy) and Mrs. Pallabi Phukan, SMS (Agriculture Extension), KVK, East Sikkim were also present.
Contact Person Details
Raghavendra Singh
Senior Scientist and Programme Coordinator (I/c)
raghavenupc@gmail.com
9475582991

World Soil Day
Start Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2017
End Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-National Organic Farming Research Institute, Tadong, Gangtok
Description : A total of 152 nos. of farmers from different villages of East Sikkim, state government and representitive of central government officials attended the programme. Shri B.B. Rai, Hon’ble MLA (Namcheybong-Sikkim) graced the occasion as chief guest and Smt. S. L. Dorjee, Director (Agriculture), FSADD and Dr. Yashoda Pradhan, Chief Executive Officer, SSOCA, Govt. of Sikkim as Guest of Honours. The dignitaries from state and other departments (Smt Rachna Gurung, Deputy Director, ATMA and Smt. Bina Rai, Deputy Director, FSADD along with all the scientists and subject matter specialists of ICAR – NOFRI and Krishi Vigyan Kendra, East Sikkim were also present in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Raghavendra Singh
Senior Scientist and Programme Coordinator (I/c)
raghavenupc@gmail.com
9475582991

ICAR Workshop on “Doubling the farmers’ income by 2022” in Sikkim
Start Date: Saturday, October 28, 2017
End Date: Saturday, October 28, 2017

Event Category : Workshop
Venue : A Day-long workshop on “Doubling the farmers’ income by 2022” in Sikkim was organized by ICAR-ATARI-VI, Guwahati on October 28, 2017 at 10.00 a.m. in the Seminar Hall at ICAR-National Organic Farming Research Institute, Tadong, Gangtok.
Description : The meeting was chaired by Dr. A.K. Tripathi, Director, ATARI-VI. At the outset, Dr. R.K. Avasthe, Joint Director, ICAR-National Organic Farming Research Institute, Tadong, Gangtok welcomed the Director ICAR-ATARI, Zone-VI, the representatives of different organization, Heads of all the KVKs of Sikkim and Scientists and Subject Matter Specialists of ICAR-NOFRI and KVK-East Sikkim. all the Sr. Scientist & Heads of Krishi Vigyan Kendra of Sikkim gave the presentation regarding the baseline survey and the already disseminated technologies in their respective adopted village for the doubling the farmers’ income by 2022. Finally the workshop concluded with recommendation from the different stake holders. Action plan of the each and every household need to be prepared. Baseline production of existing component should be mentioned and matrix should be developed.
Contact Person Details
Raghavendra Singh
Senior Scientist and Programme Coordinator (I/c)
raghavenupc@gmail.com
9475582991

ICAR-KVK organized Animal Health Camp at Thanka
Start Date: Wednesday, September 6, 2017
End Date: Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Thanka and Yangthang village, East Sikkim
Description : A day-long Animal Health Camp cum awareness programme was organised at Yangthang village of East Sikkim under the National Innovations on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) project. More than 52 farmers from Thanka and Yangthang village were benefited. This camp covered treatment of more than 55 cattle, 44 goats, 25 pigs and more than 200 poultry birds. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. R.K. Avasthe, Joint Director, ICAR- NOFRI, Tadong, who emphasized the importance of the livestock sector for livelihood security of farmers as well as sustainable organic agriculture in Sikkim. Dr. Raghavendra Singh, Sr. Scientist and Head (I/c) KVK, East Sikkim highlighted the main aim behind the animal health camp. Dr. P.K Pathak, SMS (Animal Science) elaborated about the existence of major livestock and poultry diseases in the locality, their preventive and control measures. Later on, Dr. Pathak gave proper diagnosis and treatment to each and every livestock and poultry of the villagers.
Contact Person Details
P. K. Pathak
SMS (Animal Science)
drpkp19@gmail.com
9647247554

World Honey Bee Day observed
Start Date: Saturday, August 19, 2017
End Date: Saturday, August 19, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Conference Hall of KVK, East Sikkim, Ranipool
Description : The programme was chaired by Dr. R.K. Avasthe, Joint Director, ICAR- NOFRI, Tadong, Gangtok. Addressing the gathering he encouraged the beekeepers as honey bees are important in native pollinators thereby increasing farmers income. Dr. N. J Singh, SMS (Plant Protection) detailed scientific beekeeping and its importance of beehive products viz; honey and other royal jelly, bee pollen, propolis, bees wax, etc. that serves a source of livelihood for rural poor. He also briefed on the effect on bee pollination of crops which increase crop yield and improves the quality of fruit and seeds of different crops. Therefore, honeybees/ beekeeping has been recognized as one of the important inputs for sustainable development of agriculture/ horticulture.
Contact Person Details
Dr. N. J. Singh
SMS (Plant Protection)
johnson.singh1@gmail.com
9933427688

Sankalp Se Siddhi Programme
Start Date: Saturday, August 19, 2017
End Date: Saturday, August 19, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Conference Hall of KVK, East Sikkim, Ranipool
Description : To take forward the initiative of Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India for “Sankalp Se Siddhi” “New India Movement (2017 – 2022) one-day programme was organized on August 19, 2017. The programme was undertaken to discuss the mission of doubling the farmer’s income by 2022 in Sikkim. During the celebration programme, a “Farmers - Scientists interaction” was organized in which a total of 48 nos. of progressive farmers from different villages of East Sikkim, State Govt. Officials and Scientific staff of ICAR-NOFRI participated. The interaction programme was chaired by Dr. R. K. Avasthe, Joint Director, ICAR-NOFRI accompanied by Dr. Ashish Yadav, Sr. Scientist (Horticulture), Dr. Raghavendra Singh, Sr. Scientist (Agronomy), Dr. Rafiqul Islam, Sr. Scientist (Animal Reproduction & Gynaecology) and all other Scientists and SMS of KVK–East Sikkim.
Contact Person Details
Raghavendra Singh
Senior Scientist and Programme Coordinator (I/c)
raghavenupc@gmail.com
9475582991

ICAR-KVK, East Sikkim strengthens the pulses production in cluster approach
Start Date: Friday, August 11, 2017
End Date: Friday, August 11, 2017

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Bhasme village, East Sikkim
Description : The programme was chaired by Dr. R.K. Avasthe, Joint Director, ICAR-NOFRI, Tadong. He stressed upon the farmers to adopt Black gram as an alternative crop in maize-fallow to enhance the cropping intensity by 200 per cent in the state. He further encouraged the farmers to undertake production of quality seed of Black gram and become self dependent in organic seeds. Dr. Raghavendra Singh, Head, KVK-East Sikkim welcomed the gathering and detailed about the improved packages and practices of pahenlo dal and importance of crop rotation for soil fertility under organic crop cultivation. Sh. Boniface Lepcha (SMS-Horticulture) interacted and detailed the newly developed ICAR technologies suited to small and marginal farmers in vegetable cultivation. Sh. Chewang Sherpa, Panchayat Member, Tindharey Ward expressed his happiness towards the endeavors put forth by ICAR-KVK East Sikkim for promoting cluster level pahenlo dal cultivation in the village.
Contact Person Details
Raghavendra Singh
Senior Scientist and Programme Coordinator (I/c)
raghavenupc@gmail.com
9475582991

ICAR-NOFRI PROMOTED SCIENTIFIC DEEP LITTER HOUSING FOR IMPROVED PIGGERY
Start Date: Wednesday, June 7, 2017
End Date: Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Bakhim Kewzing
Description : ICAR-KVK, East Sikkim organized day long farmers meeting cum input distribution programme under Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) project at Bakhim Kewzing. During the program, 24 farmers and rural youths participated and a total of 10 numbers of weaned quality piglets were distributed. The programme was conducted under the leadership of Dr. R.K. Avasthe, Joint Director, ICAR- NOFRI, Tadong, Gangtok. Dr. Islam elaborated on importance of scientific pig production in rural Sikkim for employment generation. He also discussed and explained about the prevention and control measures of major diseases of pig and poultry. Dr. P.K Pathak, SMS (Animal Science), briefed about the advantages of scientific pig rearing in low cost pig house under deep litter system. Dr. N. Johnson Singh, SMS (Plant Protection) provided the information on the correlation of animal production and agriculture. He also briefed about pests and disease management on major crops of Sikkim under organic production systems.
Contact Person Details
P. K. Pathak
SMS (Animal Science)
drpkp19@gmail.com
9647247554

KVK-ICAR, East Sikkim organized training program on organic ginger production
Start Date: Thursday, April 6, 2017
End Date: Thursday, April 6, 2017

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Thanka Martam, East Sikkim
Description : Ginger is predominantly cultivated in Sikkim in mandarin ginger, maize-ginger, beans-ginger cropping systems with traditional practices. There is ample scope for further improvement of production and productivity of ginger for raising the income of the farming community. Potentiality of recommended technology through demonstration has been attempted among the tribal farmers of East district Sikkim with an objective to combat the causes of low yield and lower economic returns. Therefore, ICAR-KVK East Sikkim, Ranipool organized day long training cum demonstration programme on organic ginger production technology for livelihood improvement for tribal farmers of East Sikkim under Tribal Sub Plan on April 6, 2017 at Thanka, Martam under the leadership of Dr. R.K. Avasthe, Joint Director, ICAR-NOFRI, Tadong, Sikkim and guided by Dr. Raghavendra Singh, Programme Coordinator (I/c), KVK East. Around 35 nos. of ginger growers attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
Mr. Boniface Lepcha
SMS(Horticulture)
yenob79@gmail.com
9474529057

ICAR-KVK, East Sikkim organized Pre-Kharif Kisan Sammelan
Start Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2017
End Date: Thursday, March 30, 2017

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : ICAR-NOFRI, Tadong, Gangtok
Description : Raising awareness amongst the farmers on latest technologies developed from ICAR-NOFRI was the main objective of this Pre-Kharif Kisan Sammelan was organized by ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, East Sikkim on March 29-30, 2017 at ICAR-NOFRI, Tadong, Gangtok. 138 nos. of active farmers from 12 SHGs attended the program. The programme was chaired by Chief Guest, Dr. Ravikant Avasthe, Joint Director, ICAR-NOFRI, Tadong, Gangtok and presided over by Dr. Raghavendra Singh, Sr. Scientist & Head (I/c), KVK-ICAR, East Sikkim, Ranipool, Dr. Ashish Yadav, Sr. Scientist (Horticulture), Dr. P. K. Pathak, SMS-Animal Sc., Dr. J. K. Singh, SMS-Plant Breeding, Dr. N. J. Singh, SMS-Plant Protection, Sh. Boniface Lepcha, SMS-Horticulture, Ms. Pallabi Phukan, SMS-Agril Extension and Mrs. Anushri Gogoi, Programme Assistant. Smt. Sushma Pradhan, Dy. Director (Agril.), FS&ADD, Govt. of Sikkim was also attended the program.
Contact Person Details
Raghavendra Singh
Senior Scientist and Programme Coordinator (I/c)
raghavenupc@gmail.com
9475582991

OFT on Constraints analysis in adoption of vegetable production technologies in East Sikkim
Start Date: Monday, April 18, 2016
End Date: Thursday, March 23, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Basilakha, Amba, Samasimik, Upper Nandok, Sirwani of East Sikkim
Description : In Sikkim More than 64 per cent of the population depends on agriculture for their livelihood. The limitations of terraced farming in terms of productivity and the dearth of land for cultivation highlight the constraints faced by farming community for livelihood security. Under these conditions innovative scientific technologies in the potential sectors like horticulture and floriculture can be identified and explore the most pressing constraints and best possible opportunities for the growth of farming sector. Keeping this in mind, the present study has been undertaken to find out the constraints faced by the vegetable growers of the East district of Sikkim.
Contact Person Details
Pallabi Phukan
SMS (Agril. Extension)
pallabi.phukan83@gmail.com
9475534900

KVK-ICAR, East Sikkim Organized Training cum Demonstration on Organic Ginger Production
Start Date: Saturday, March 18, 2017
End Date: Saturday, March 18, 2017

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : ICAR-NOFRI, Tadong
Description : Ginger is predominantly cultivated in Sikkim in mandarin ginger, maize-ginger, beans-ginger cropping systems with traditional method. Organic package of practices have been developed at ICAR-NOFRI, Tadong but is yet to reach in the farmers’ field at commercial scale. Farmers are still struggling from soft rot diseases which severely affect the crop over the last 15 to 20 years resulting in yield decline. There is ample scope for further improvement of production and productivity of ginger for raising the income level of the farming community of the state through domestic and international organic produce. Potentiality of recommended technology through demonstration has been attempted among the tribal farmers of East district Sikkim with an objective to combat the causes of low yield and lower economic returns.
Contact Person Details
Mr. Boniface Lepcha
SMS(Horticulture)
yenob79@gmail.com
9474529057

On farm trial on Farmers’ attitude towards adoption of organic vegetables production technologies in selected villages of East Sikkim
Start Date: Monday, April 4, 2016
End Date: Thursday, March 16, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Lossing, Lower Nandok, Tshalamthang, Timpyem, Pacheykhani
Description : Organic farming evolves holistic approach of agricultural production that sustains healthiness of the soils, ecosystems, biodiversity and people in the environment. Sikkim is already declared as an organic state in 2016, so it is very important to know about the farmers’ attitude towards organic farming. This OFT is an attempt to understand the attitude of Sikkim’s farmer towards the organic vegetables production technologies.
Contact Person Details
Pallabi Phukan
SMS (Agril. Extension)
pallabi.phukan83@gmail.com
9475534900

On farm trial on Assessment of Effectiveness of Training Programmes through Perception of Krishi Vigyan Kendra Trainees (2012-2015)
Start Date: Thursday, August 4, 2016
End Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Tshalamthang, Beyong, Timpyem, nandok,Sajong
Description : Training is a crucial and continuous requirement for agricultural development. Training needs its context, methodologies and approaches change with developmental phases, strategies and clientele. Trainings organized by KVKs are helping to ameliorate the poor socio-economic conditions of the farmers, farm women and rural youths in rural India by raising the level of farm productivity, income and employment with application of agricultural innovation generated at research station. Normally KVK shave conducted different types of trainings. The KVK’s were originally designed to provide vocational training for rural youth to prepare them for self-employment. Hence this research study was taken up with the objective to find out the effectiveness of training programmes through perception of KVK trainees of East district of Sikkim.
Contact Person Details
Pallabi Phukan
SMS (Agril. Extension)
pallabi.phukan83@gmail.com
9475534900

FLD on Marketing behaviour of ginger in East Sikkim
Start Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2016
End Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Amba, Sajong, Chota Singtam, Paceykhani
Description : In Sikkim, ginger is a main cash crop and most of the tribal farmers living in remote places are following traditional methods for ginger cultivation which are generally eco- friendly, less expensive and utilises local resources. To know the marketing behaviour of ginger in East Sikkim, this FLD is taken.
Contact Person Details
Pallabi Phukan
SMS (Agril. Extension)
pallabi.phukan83@gmail.com
9475534900

ICAR - KVK Organized Field day on Yellow sarson cultivation through Resource Conservation Technologies for rabi crops
Start Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2017
End Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : KVK Marchak Farm, East Sikkim.
Description : In Sikkim, most of the area is kept fallow after rice due to non-availability of irrigation water and/or soil moisture during winter season. Generally, most of the farmers in Sikkim follow mono-cropping, hence, the cropping intensity of the state is very low (118 per cent). Similarly, farmers’ of the state leave their land fallow during rabi season instead of growing any crop after harvest of kharif crop. There is scope to enhance the cropping intensity of the state by exploring the best possible cropping system (Maize-Black gram-Yellow sarson/ Buckwheat) through resource conserving technologies (RCTs) like zero tillage by retaining some part of preceding crop stubble (at least 30%) and utilizing the residual soil moisture of kharif crop. ICAR-KVK East Sikkim successfully demonstrated zero-till yellow sarson cultivation in succession of kharif crop on 14th March, 2017 at KVK Marchak Farm, East Sikkim.
Contact Person Details
Dr Janak K Singh
SMS (Plant Breeding)
janaksinghsms@gmail.com
9476367204

FLD on No-till vegetable pea in rice-fallow
Start Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2016
End Date: Friday, March 10, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Mangthang, Timpyem, Amba
Description : Most of the field after rice kept fallow due to water stress. therefore demonstrations of garden pea under no till utilizing the residual moisture is taken up to motivate the farmers.
Contact Person Details
Sh. Sanjay Kumar
Programme Assistant
kvk.eastsikkim@gmail.com
9434409114

FLD on Performance of Backyard poultry farming in the socio-economic status of the farmers of East Sikkim
Start Date: Thursday, April 7, 2016
End Date: Saturday, March 4, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Timpyem, Lower Nandok, Sajong,Rumtek,Saramsa
Description : Backyard poultry in Sikkim is very popular and mostly undertaken by the farmer as an avenue for income generation and livelihood security. Backyard poultries are already distributed in different villages of East Sikkim through KVK Ranipool. Therefore to know the performance of backyard poultry farming in East Sikkim, this FLD is taken.
Contact Person Details
Pallabi Phukan
SMS (Agril. Extension)
pallabi.phukan83@gmail.com
9475534900

FLD on Impact of absence of wholesale market on financial returns for farmers in East Sikkim.
Start Date: Friday, April 1, 2016
End Date: Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Sajong, Rey, Lossing, Beyong, Namin
Description : In Sikkim mostly farmers prefer to grow vegetables round the year as it gives better and quick return as compared to other crops under organic condition. Farmer sale their agricultural produce through different channels. But till date, there is no wholesale market is available in Sikkim. Therefore this FLD is taken to understand the impact of absence of wholesale market on financial returns for farmers in East Sikkim.
Contact Person Details
Pallabi Phukan
SMS (Agril. Extension)
pallabi.phukan83@gmail.com
9475534900

OFT on Evaluation of maize-pahenlo dal- buckwheat under rainfed condition
Start Date: Thursday, March 10, 2016
End Date: Friday, February 24, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Marchak, Timpyem, Pachekhani
Description : Patterns for cropping in system covering the fallow land during rabi in order to increase cropping intensity.
Contact Person Details
Sh. Sanjay Kumar
Programme Assistant
kvk.eastsikkim@gmail.com
9434409114

Krishi Yuva Samman 2017 to Progressive Farmer of East Sikkim
Start Date: Thursday, February 2, 2017
End Date: Thursday, February 2, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Hotel Ashoka, Chankyapuri, New Delhi.
Description : A progressive farmer, Mrs. Penki Lepcha from Timpyem village, East district of Sikkim was awarded the prestigious Mahindra Samridhi India Agri award 2017 under youth category in recognition of her excellence in zero till garden pea. She was presented the award by Honourable Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Radha Mohan Singh, Managing Director of Mahindra Group Mr. Anand Mahindra on Feb 2, 2017 at Hotel Ashoka Chankyapuri, New Delhi. She has honoured by trophy, Regional level cash prizes (for individuals): Rs. 51,000, and certificate.
Contact Person Details
Raghavendra Singh
Senior Scientist and Programme Coordinator (I/c)
raghavenupc@gmail.com
9475582991

Best Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Award
Start Date: Monday, January 9, 2017
End Date: Monday, January 9, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : M.S. Swaminathan Hall of ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya
Description : The Krishi Vigyan Kendra, East Sikkim, ICAR-NOFRI, Ranipool has bagged the Best Krishi Vigyan Kendra Award for the year 2016 amongst 16 KVKs of ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Barapani, Meghalaya. The award has been conferred by Dr. Mangla Rai, Former DG, ICAR & Secy. DARE, Government of India on the occasion of the 42nd Foundation Day of ICAR RC for NEH Region which was held on the 9th January, 2017 in the M.S. Swaminathan Hall of ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya. The award was presented for its outstanding work for the impact of the dissemination of improved technologies, in terms of outreach, knowledge, accessibility to the farming community of the East Sikkim District under the dynamic leadership of Dr. R.K. Avasthe, Joint Director, ICAR-NOFRI, Tadong, Sikkim and Dr. Raghavendra Singh, Programme Coordinator (I/c), KVK East. KVK-East Sikkim plays a proactive role in transferring new technology at field level with beneficial impacts in the district
Contact Person Details
Raghavendra Singh
Senior Scientist and Programme Coordinator (I/c)
raghavenupc@gmail.com
9475582991

Scientific Advisory Commitee Meeting
Start Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2016
End Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Conference Hall of KVK East Sikkim, Ranipool
Description : ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, East Sikkim, Ranipool organized Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting 2016-17 on December 21, 2016. The meeting was chaired by the Joint Director, ICAR-NOFRI, Tadong. More than 21 numbers of statutory SAC members from different line Departments as ICAR-NRC Orchid, CAE&PHT, FS&ADD, SAMETI, Department of AHLF&VS, Govt. of Sikkim, NABARD, Gangtok, AIR, Gangtok, Programme Co-ordinators, KVK West Sikkim, SMSs’ KVK North and South Sikkim and Scientists from ICAR-NOFRI attended the meeting. Dr. R.K. Avasthe, Joint Director, ICAR-NOFRI urged the scientific community to disseminate the successful technology must be assessed at farmers’ field to suit the requirements at the different altitudes. Dr. Raghavendra Singh Programme Coordinator (I/c), presented the Action Taken Report of the previous SAC meeting. The Progress Report of 2016-17 and Action Plan for 2017-18 were presented individually by respected Subject Matter Specialists of KVK, East Sikkim.
Contact Person Details
Raghavendra Singh
Senior Scientist and Programme Coordinator (I/c)
raghavenupc@gmail.com
9475582991

Demonstrated the in-situ moisture conservation technology for Rabi vegetables
Start Date: Thursday, December 8, 2016
End Date: Thursday, December 8, 2016

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : Sakyong, Khamdong East Sikkim.
Description : In Sikkim, most of the farmers in the village follow mono-cropping system of rice cultivation. The farmers leave their rice field fallow during rabi season owing to release of excess moisture through seepage from surrounding hillocks immediately after rice followed by long dry spell of rainfall during November- March, lack of irrigation facilities, high run-off water loss etc. Therefore, ICAR-KVK East Sikkim, Ranipool in convergence with ATMA East Sikkim demonstrated on in-situ moisture conservation for Rabi vegetable crops on 08th December, 2016 at Sakyong, Khamdong East Sikkim. The programme was organized with the leadership of Dr. R.K. Avasthe, Joint Director, ICAR-NOFRI, Tadong, Sikkim and guided by Dr. Raghavendra Singh, Programme Coordinator (I/c), KVK East. Around 26 nos. of rice growers attended the programme in presence of Sh. Chandra Prakash Sharma, Field Assistant, FS&ADD, Govt. of Sikkim, Ms. Kabita Chettri, Field Assistant, HCCDD, Govt. of Sikkim, Sirwani Chisopani GPU
Contact Person Details
Mr. Boniface Lepcha
SMS(Horticulture)
yenob79@gmail.com
9474529057

Production technology of Oyster mushroom cultivation
Start Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2016
End Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : Lossing, East Sikkim
Description : Mushroom cultivation is most efficient and economically viable microbial technology that recycles agricultural residues into food and manure. The climatic conditions of Sikkim are congenial for the growth of mushroom during the major part of the year and under controlled environment that different species can grow throughout the year. KVK, East Sikkim, ICAR, Ranipool organized a day long demonstration programme on Production technology of Oyster Mushroom cultivation on 07th December, 2016 at Lossing, East Sikkim. A total of 24 women farmers participated the programme. The programme was organized with the leadership of Dr. R. K. Avasthe, Joint Director, ICAR-NOFRI, Tadong, Sikkim and guided by Dr. Raghavendra Singh, Programme Coordinator (I/c), KVK East Sikkim in order to promote the purpose of providing opportunities to the farmers, rural youth and farm women for their skill upgradation through mushroom cultivation leading to self-employment.
Contact Person Details
Dr. N. J. Singh
SMS (Plant Protection)
johnson.singh1@gmail.com
9933427688

World Soil Health Day and Pre Kharif Campaign
Start Date: Monday, December 5, 2016
End Date: Monday, December 5, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-NOFRI, Tadong, Gangtok
Description : ICAR-KVK, East Sikkim, Ranipool celebrated “World Soil Day” with a view to highlight the importance of soil at ICAR-NOFRI, Tadong, Gangtok on 5th December, 2016. Shri P.D. Rai, Hon’ble MP (Lok Sabha-Sikkim) was also aware of the activity on Soil Health Card distribution on the event. Dr. R.K. Avasthe, Joint Director, ICAR-NOFRI, Tadong briefed about healthy soil which is the foundation of the food system. Dr. Raghavendra Singh, Programme Coordinator (I/c), KVK-East Sikkim highlighted the importance of soil health and Soil Health Card. Emphasis was given on the measures to restore and rebuild soils by Dr. Ashish Yadav, Sr. Scientist (Horticulture). Dr. Matber Singh Scientist (Agroforestry), Dr. P.K. Pathak, SMS (Animal Sc.) Dr. J.K. Singh, SMS (Plant Breeding), Dr. N. J. Singh, SMS (Plant Protection), Mr. B. Lepcha, SMS (Horticulture), Miss P. Phukan, SMS (Agriculture Extension) and Mrs. A. Gogoi, Programme Assistant (Home Sc.) were also present in the event.
Contact Person Details
Raghavendra Singh
Senior Scientist and Programme Coordinator (I/c)
raghavenupc@gmail.com
9475582991

Agriculture Education Day
Start Date: Saturday, December 3, 2016
End Date: Saturday, December 3, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Kendriya Vidyalaya, Gangtok
Description : ICAR-KVK East Sikkim, Ranipool celebrated Agriculture Education Day on December 03, 2016 at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Gangtok for promotion the spirit of agriculture and allied subjects among the students. The day was marked with the participation of more than 65 students of Class IX, X and XI along with the teachers. This programme was organised in the dynamic leadership of Dr. R.K. Avasthe, Joint Director, ICAR-NOFRI to observe on the occassion of birthday of first Union Minister of Agriculture, Government of India and first President of Independent India, Bharat Ratna, Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
Contact Person Details
Raghavendra Singh
Senior Scientist and Programme Coordinator (I/c)
raghavenupc@gmail.com
9475582991

OFT on In-situ moisture conservation measures through mulching in Maize-rajmash/pea cropping system under rainfed conditions
Start Date: Thursday, March 10, 2016
End Date: Thursday, November 24, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Marchak, Timpyem
Description : In order to conserve moisture and suppressed weed through mulching the trial was taken up in system.
Contact Person Details
Sh. Sanjay Kumar
Programme Assistant
kvk.eastsikkim@gmail.com
9434409114

KVK, ICAR conducted ‘Swachh Bharat Pakhwada’ at Govt. Secondary School, Nandok
Start Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2016
End Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Nandok, East Sikkim
Description : KVK, East Sikkim, ICAR Ranipool conducted ‘Swachh Bharat Pakhwada’ at Nandok Secondary School with the active participation of all the teachers and students on the concept of ‘Clean India: Clean School’. As per the mission of the Government of India, this cleanliness program was organized by KVK East Sikkim in the school premises of Govt. Secondary School located at village Nandok of East Sikkim on 26th October, 2016. Before start of the cleanliness programme, an hour long awareness programme was held at the school Hall of School. The programme was organized under the leadership of Dr. R.K. Avasthe, Joint Director, ICAR- NOFRI, Tadong, Gangtok and guided by Dr. Raghavendra Singh, Programme Coordinator (I/c), KVK, Ranipool. All the staff members of KVK East Sikkim were actively participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Raghavendra Singh
Senior Scientist and Programme Coordinator (I/c)
raghavenupc@gmail.com
9475582991

Awareness on Swaach Bharat Abhiyan
Start Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2016
End Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Sripatum, South Sikkik
Description : KVK East Sikkim organized Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on October 25, 2016 at Sripatum, South Sikkim under the leadership of Dr. R.K. Avasthe Joint Director, ICAR Sikkim Centre and Dr. Raghavendra Singh, Programme Coordinator, KVK East Sikkim, Ranipool. A massive cleanliness drive and various awareness activities related to Swachh Bharat Abhiyan are being conducted amongst the farming community. Farmers were stressed on the importance of the decomposable material which can be used as good source of nutrients. The importance of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and their linkage with production of quality organic nutrient through proper waste management and vermi-composting were also detailed. They were also encouraged to carry out cleanliness drive each and every day from their home.
Contact Person Details
Raghavendra Singh
Senior Scientist and Programme Coordinator (I/c)
raghavenupc@gmail.com
9475582991

Awareness on Swaach Bharat Abhiyan
Start Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2016
End Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Mangley, South Sikkim
Description : KVK East Sikkim organized Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on October 25, 2016 at Mangley, South Sikkim under the leadership of Dr. R.K. Avasthe Joint Director, ICAR Sikkim Centre and Dr. Raghavendra Singh, Programme Coordinator, KVK East Sikkim, Ranipool. A massive cleanliness drive and various awareness activities related to Swachh Bharat Abhiyan are being conducted amongst the farming community. Farmers were stressed on the importance of the decomposable material which can be used as good source of nutrients. The importance of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and their linkage with production of quality organic nutrient through proper waste management and vermi-composting were detailed. They were also encouraged to carry out cleanliness drive each and every day from their home.
Contact Person Details
Raghavendra Singh
Senior Scientist and Programme Coordinator (I/c)
raghavenupc@gmail.com
9475582991

ICAR-KVK orgsnises farmers scientist interaction for winter crops
Start Date: Friday, October 21, 2016
End Date: Friday, October 21, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Thanka, Martam, East Sikkim
Description : ICAR-KVK East Sikkim, Ranipool organized a day long programme on Farmers Scientists Interaction and Technological Backstopping of Tribal Farmers of Sikkim (IFS-TSP) at Thanka, Martam on October 21, 2016 in order to enhance the livelihood security in the state. A total of 26 farm women and rural youth participated in the programme. Seeds of vegetable pea, cole crops, carrot, radish, spinach and coriander along with biopesticides were distributed in the programme. On the other hand, KVK East Sikkim gave awareness on the “Swacch Bharat Abhiyan” as dream project of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India.
Contact Person Details
Raghavendra Singh
Senior Scientist and Programme Coordinator (I/c)
raghavenupc@gmail.com
9475582991

ICAR-Enriched Mixed Compost demonstrated by KVK East Sikkim
Start Date: Monday, September 5, 2016
End Date: Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : Thanka, Martam, East Sikkim
Description : 1. KVK East Sikkim, ICAR Ranipool in collaboration with ATMA, East Sikkim, FS & ADD, Govt. of Sikkim organized demonstration programme on ICAR Enriched Mixed Compost at Thanka, Martam on September 05, 2016 in order to provide enriched nutrient sources for high value crops. 2. A total of 30 farm women and rural youth participated in the programme. Silpaulin, vermibeds, cole crops seed and traps were distributed to the participants. 3. Dr. R. K. Avasthe, Joint Director, ICAR - NOFRI stressed on use of locally available biomass for the production of high quality nutrient especially for high value crops in Sikkim. 4. Dr. Raghavendra Singh, Programme Coordinator (I/c) and Senior Scientist (Agronomy), KVK East Sikkim detailed the vital role of soil health for nutritional security. 5. Mr. Sonam Tshering Bhutia, Farmers’ representative of Thanka village expressed his happiness towards the endeavor put forth by KVK - East Sikkim with different agricultural technologies in the village.
Contact Person Details
Raghavendra Singh
Senior Scientist and Programme Coordinator (I/c)
raghavenupc@gmail.com
9475582991

Sikkim farmer awarded Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Antyodaya Krishi Puruskar
Start Date: Sunday, September 25, 2016
End Date: Sunday, September 25, 2016

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : College of Agricultural Engineering and Post Harvest Technology, CAU, Ranipool
Description : On the eve of Centenary Celebrations of Pt. Deendayal Upadhaya an award ceremony on Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Antyodaya Krishi Puruskar was organized at College of Agricultural Engineering and Post Harvest Technology, CAU, Ranipool on September 25, 2016. An enterprising lady farmer Smt. Anuradha Chettri of Pakyong, East Sikkim has been awarded from Zone VI comprising of the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim. She was felicitated with a citation, certificate and a cash prize of Rs. 50 thousand. She established diversification of agricultural activities with orchids which could be a boon for the farmers having small land holding in the hilly regions of the country. She adopted various technologies developed by ICAR-NRC Orchids and modified them to reduce the cost of production in orchids farming. Programme coordinators, SMSs of all four districts of KVKs and 160 nos of progressive farmers across the state participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Raghavendra Singh
Senior Scientist and Programme Coordinator (I/c)
raghavenupc@gmail.com
9475582991

Review Meeting of SMS for all the KVKs of Sikkim under ICAR- Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute (ATARI), Zone-VI, Umiam, Meghalaya
Start Date: Thursday, September 15, 2016
End Date: Thursday, September 15, 2016

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : ICAR-National Organized Farming Research Institute, Tadong, Gangtok
Description :  The review meeting was held to strengthen the performance of KVKs in terms of reviewing progress of individual SMS according to mandate and formulating the need based action plan for future.  The importance of annual reviews was to make the KVK activities more effective and meaningful for the betterment of the farming community of Sikkim.  The meeting was attended by all the Programme Coordinators and SMSs of East Sikkim, West Sikkim, North Sikkim and South Sikkim district of Sikkim.  The Subject Matter Specialists of 4 KVKs of Sikkim presented their Annual Progress Report during 2015-16 and Annual Action plan of 2016-17 during the meeting.  The meeting after deliberation recommended the following for their implementation with immediate effect.
Contact Person Details
Raghavendra Singh
Senior Scientist and Programme Coordinator (I/c)
raghavenupc@gmail.com
9475582991

Farmers’ scientists’ interaction on integrated organic farming system at Duga
Start Date: Monday, September 12, 2016
End Date: Monday, September 12, 2016

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Duga, East Sikkim
Description : In convergence with ATMA East Sikkim, FS & ADD, Govt. of Sikkim Subject Matter Specialists KVK East Sikkim, ICAR Ranipool interact with the farmers during farmers-scientist interaction programme on integrated organic farming system on September 9, 2016 at Duga, East Sikkim. Asha Lama, Joint Director, FS & ADD, Rachana Gurung, Deputy Project Director, FS & ADD, Tashi Bhutia, Sub-divisional incharge, IPL, Budang Kamarey, Panchayat Secretary, Central Pandam attended the programme and shared their views under organic farming. 90 progressive farmers participated the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. N. J. Singh
SMS (Plant Protection)
johnson.singh1@gmail.com
9933427688

Farmers’ scientists’ interaction on integrated organic farming system at Samlik
Start Date: Thursday, September 8, 2016
End Date: Thursday, September 8, 2016

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Samlik, East Sikkim
Description : In convergence with ATMA East Sikkim, FS & ADD, Govt. of Sikkim Subject Matter Specialists KVK East Sikkim, ICAR Ranipool interact with the farmers during farmers-scientist interaction programme on integrated organic farming system on September 9, 2016 at Duga, East Sikkim. Asha Lama, Joint Director, FS & ADD, Rachana Gurung, Deputy Project Director, FS & ADD, other state officials from Government of Sikkim and Sikkim Organic Mission, Panchayat Secretary, Martam attended the programme and shared their views under organic farming. 32 progressive farmers participated the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. N. J. Singh
SMS (Plant Protection)
johnson.singh1@gmail.com
9933427688

ICAR-KVK demonstrated organic package of practices of rajmash
Start Date: Tuesday, September 6, 2016
End Date: Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : Padamchey, East Pandam, East Sikkim
Description : 1. KVK- East Sikkim, ICAR-NOFRI, Ranipool in convergence with ATMA East Sikkim, FS & ADD, Govt. of Sikkim initiated field demonstration programme on organic cultivation of Rajmash at Padamchey, East Pandam, East Sikkim on September 06, 2016. 2. The programme was organized as a step forward to upscale the pulse crop productivity in state for self sufficiency and become self-reliant in organic seeds. 3. Around 25 nos. of rajmash growers representative of Farm School on Organic Production of Rajmash attended the programme where they were given hands on practices with complete organic package of practices in farmers’ field. 4. The farmers were demonstrated organic cultivation of rajmash in the farmers’ field incorporating different organic nutrient sources.
Contact Person Details
Dr Janak K Singh
SMS (Plant Breeding)
janaksinghsms@gmail.com
9476367204

Empowerment of tribal farmwomen through backyard poultry in sikkim
Start Date: Thursday, September 1, 2016
End Date: Thursday, September 1, 2016

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Timpyem, East Sikkim
Description : 1. Encouragement of farmers to undertake backyard poultry production technology with Vanaraja birds for improvement of the household nutritional security as well as rural economy. 2. Integrated Farming System (IFS) for higher income generation and self employment 3. Adoption of livestock and poultry farming for soil fertility improvement. 4. Advantages of rural poultry farming with Vanaraja birds, scientific housing, brooding management of chicks and the prevention and treatment of poultry diseases. 4. Highlights the importance of poultry manure in organic agriculture.
Contact Person Details
P. K. Pathak
SMS (Animal Science)
drpkp19@gmail.com
9647247554

Production technology of Oyster mushroom cultivation
Start Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2016
End Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Kopibari, Syari, East Sikkim
Description : 1. Providing opportunities to the farmers, rural youth and farm women for their skill upgradation through oyster mushroom cultivation leading to self-employment. 2. Production technology of Oyster mushroom. 3. The importance mushroom cultivation on large scale through SHG as a source of additional income to make them self-employed. 4. Highlights the mushroom cultivation the most efficient and economically viable that recycles agricultural residues into food and manure. 5. Encourage to generate sufficient employment for the unemployed rural youth and housewives in the region through organic oyster mushroom production technology.
Contact Person Details
Dr. N. J. Singh
SMS (Plant Protection)
johnson.singh1@gmail.com
9933427688

Training programme on vegetable cultivation under low cost structure
Start Date: Friday, August 26, 2016
End Date: Friday, August 26, 2016

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Namin, Marchak, East Sikkim
Description : 1. Vegetables cultivation in off-season under low cost poly tunnel technology, in which temperature and moisture is controlled for specific growth of vegetables. 2. Maximization of productivity at their available land, for higher profit margins 3. Up scaling the production of vegetables all around the year and utilization of available resources for supplement income from vegetable growing farmers. 4. Good agricultural practices to increase the production and productivity of commercial vegetable crops under organic cultivation practices
Contact Person Details
Mr. Boniface Lepcha
SMS(Horticulture)
yenob79@gmail.com
9474529057

Empowerement of progressive women through Self Help Group
Start Date: Wednesday, August 24, 2016
End Date: Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Thanka Martam, East Sikkim
Description : 1. Group approach for micro-enterprises covering all aspects of self-employment, organization of the rural poor into self help groups and their capacity building, planning of activity clusters, infrastructure build up, technology, credit and marketing. 2.Concept of group, Self Help Group, characteristics and functions along with stages of group formation. 3.Formation of new Self Help Group to improve their economic condition through different income generating activities. 4.Various rules and regulations of SHG for long term survival of the groups. 5.Registration processes of SHGs. 6.Relevance of Group dynamics and its importance in the sustained functioning of SHGs.
Contact Person Details
Pallabi Phukan
SMS (Agril. Extension)
pallabi.phukan83@gmail.com
9475534900

FARMERS MEETING ON PULSES PRODUCTION THROUGH SEED VILLAGE CONCEPT
Start Date: Thursday, August 11, 2016
End Date: Thursday, August 11, 2016

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : ICAR-NOFRI, Tadong, Gangtok, Sikkim
Description : 1. KVK-East Sikkim has undertaken steps to strengthen the production and promotion of pulses in order to promote production of pulses in Sikkim and retention of organic seed through community participatory approach through seed village concept at ICAR-NOFRI, Tadong. 2.Total of 54 nos. of progressive farmers from Ralap, Lossing, Thanka Martam and Pakyong village, East Sikkim participated in the program. 3.Seeds of Rajma (Tripura Rajma-1) with organic pesticides and bio-fertilizer were distributed to the farmers. 2.Farmers’ were exposed to scientific cultivation of black gram in maize-based cropping system by KVK experts during the program at ICAR-NOFRI research farm in the afternoon.
Contact Person Details
Dr Janak K Singh
SMS (Plant Breeding)
janaksinghsms@gmail.com
9476367204

Skill development programme on Oyster Mushroom production
Start Date: Thursday, July 28, 2016
End Date: Saturday, July 30, 2016

Event Category : Skill Development Training
Venue : Thanka Martam
Description : 1. Demonstration of scientific organic Oyster mushroom cultivation practices 2. Production of quality spawn 3. Skill upgradation to the rural youth, farm women leading to self-employment 4. Recycling of agricultural residues into food and manure 5. To develop agriprenurial ability towards the production of mushroom spawn 6. Mushroom industry to generate sufficient employment for the unemployed rural youth and house wives 7. Integration of mushroom unit in every farming system module 8. Pests and diseases management of mushroom under organic condition 9.Processing and value addition of mushroom for more profitable and sustainable
Contact Person Details
Dr. N. J. Singh
SMS (Plant Protection)
johnson.singh1@gmail.com
9933427688

Production technology of Large Cardamom
Start Date: Monday, July 25, 2016
End Date: Monday, July 25, 2016

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Thanka, Martam, East Sikkim
Description : 1. Development of quality disease free planting materials of large cardamom. 2. Demonstration of large cardamom plantation. 3.Monitoring of Jalkund construction. 4. Discussion on skill development programme of Oyster mushroom. 5. Monitoring the ginger field at farmers' field. 6. Monitoring the Sikkim mandarin orchard at farmers' field.
Contact Person Details
Mr. Boniface Lepcha
SMS(Horticulture)
yenob79@gmail.com
9474529057

Promotion of pulses in East Sikkim
Start Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2016
End Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Lower Bhasmey, East Sikkim
Description : 1. Monitoring for pulse promotion in maize based cropping system 2.Collection of soil samples 3. Feedback of farmers for cultivation of kharif pulse crop 4. Group discussion against pests and disease management under organic condition
Contact Person Details
Dr. N. J. Singh
SMS (Plant Protection)
johnson.singh1@gmail.com
9933427688

Collection of soil samples
Start Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2016
End Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : East Pandam
Description : Collection of soil samples from farmers field for issuing of Soil Health Card
Contact Person Details
Mr. Boniface Lepcha
SMS(Horticulture)
yenob79@gmail.com
9474529057

Promotion of pulses in East Sikkim
Start Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2016
End Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Upper Bhasmey, East Sikkim
Description : 1. Monitoring for pulse promotion in maize based cropping system 2.Collection of soil samples 3. Feedback from farmers for cultivation of kharif pulse crop 4. Group discussion against pests and disease management under organic condition
Contact Person Details
Dr. N. J. Singh
SMS (Plant Protection)
johnson.singh1@gmail.com
9933427688

Low cost water harvesting structure (Jalkund)
Start Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2016
End Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Upper Bhasme
Description : Demonstration for construction of Jalkund
Contact Person Details
Raghavendra Singh
Senior Scientist and Programme Coordinator (I/c)
raghavenupc@gmail.com
9475582991

Participatory pulse seed multiplication
Start Date: Friday, July 15, 2016
End Date: Friday, July 15, 2016

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Tindharey (East Sikkim)
Description : Discussion for production of pulse seed multiplication faremers selection in cluster approch for sowing of Pahenlo dal (Black gram)
Contact Person Details
Dr Janak K Singh
SMS (Plant Breeding)
janaksinghsms@gmail.com
9476367204

Promotion of pulse production
Start Date: Friday, July 8, 2016
End Date: Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Bhasme (East pandam GPU) Amba
Description : 1. Training for scientific production of Pahenlo dal under Maize based cropping system 2. Farmers' scientist interaction 3. Feed bac of programme 4. Input distribution 5. Demonstration
Contact Person Details
Raghavendra Singh
Senior Scientist and Programme Coordinator (I/c)
raghavenupc@gmail.com
9475582991

Fld on Organic insect pests (aphid and mustard saw fly) management in mustard
Start Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2015
End Date: Saturday, February 27, 2016

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : On campus and Timpyem, East Sikkim
Description : Rapeseed and mustard are most important rabi oilseed crops in Sikkim agro climatic condition. Major bottleneck in its production is reduction of yield due to pest attacks. Aphid and say fly are the major which caused the damage to crop at different stages and responsible for huge yield losses. Adult saw fly larvae makes uneven holes in the leaves during seedling stage and three to four week old crop is most favoured. Mustard aphid is serious pest of mustard. Both nymphs and adults suck the cell sap from different parts of the plant resulting stunted, dried, no pod and seed formation. Aphids secrete honeydew, which is responsible to the growth of black fungus known as “sooty mould” that hinders the photosynthesis.
Contact Person Details
Dr. N. J. Singh
SMS (Plant Protection)
johnson.singh1@gmail.com
9933427688

OFT on Evaluation of para pheromone traps for fruit fly management in Sikkim Mandarin
Start Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2015
End Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : Beyong, East Sikkim and Marchak, East Sikkim
Description : Fruit drop due to infestation of fruit fly in Sikkim Mandarin
Contact Person Details
Dr. N. J. Singh
SMS (Plant Protection)
johnson.singh1@gmail.com
9933427688

FLD on Bio rational management of insect pests (whitefly, aphid and tomato fruit borer) in tomato
Start Date: Monday, May 11, 2015
End Date: Thursday, August 13, 2015

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : On campus and Nandok East Sikkim
Description : Tomato is cultivated both in protected and open conditions in Sikkim. Aphid, whitefly and tomato fruit borer are the key pests that minimized the marketable yield in both the conditions. Therefore demonstrations were conducted at farmers field to manage these pests under organic condition.
Contact Person Details
Dr. N. J. Singh
SMS (Plant Protection)
johnson.singh1@gmail.com
9933427688

FLD on Organic management of late blight in tomato caused by Phytophthora infestans
Start Date: Monday, May 11, 2015
End Date: Thursday, August 13, 2015

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : On campus and Nandok, East Sikkim
Description : Due to heavy rainfall and humid during kharif season in Sikkim late blight disease in tomato caused by the fungus Phytophthora infestans notorious and devastating is common throughout the cropping season that virtually destroyed the tomato plants in farmer practice. Hence, farmers were demonstrated to manage late blight disease in tomato under organic condition.
Contact Person Details
Dr. N. J. Singh
SMS (Plant Protection)
johnson.singh1@gmail.com
9933427688

OFT on Organic management of armyworm in maize
Start Date: Friday, April 17, 2015
End Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : On Campus, KVK East Sikkim
Description : 1. Heavy infestation of armyworm in maize 2. Reduction in yield up to 20% 3. Variety: RCM1-3
Contact Person Details
Dr. N. J. Singh
SMS (Plant Protection)
johnson.singh1@gmail.com
9933427688