Past Events - Krishi Vigyan Kendra,Napam, Tezpur,Distt. Sonitpur

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Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Puthimari
Description : The event took place at Puthimari village where a total of 3 farmer participated in the event
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Angana Sarmah
(i/c) Head
angana28@rediffmail.com
9401584670
Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : 3 nos. of farmwomen visited KVK, Sonitpur to discuss about value addition of mushroom
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Pompy Bora
PA(Community Science)
pompyy@rediffnail.com
9954421771
Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : 4 nos. of farmer visited KVK to discuss about vermicompost
Contact Person Details
Dr. Namita Dutta
SMS, Soil Science
namidutta59@gmail.com
8876318970
Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : 3 nos. of farmers visited KVK, Sonitpur to discuss about millet cultivation
Contact Person Details
Mr. Dinku Bora
SMS(Agronomy)
dinku.bora@aau.ac.in
8134824510
Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Napam Chapori
Description : Scientist visited Napam Chapori to discuss about vermicomposting. A total of 4 farmer and farmwomen participated in the event
Contact Person Details
Dr. Namita Dutta
SMS, Soil Science
namidutta59@gmail.com
8876318970
Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : One farmer visited KVK to discuss about the beetle goat
Contact Person Details
Dr. Alakesh Deka
SMS(Animal Science)
alakesh.deka@aau.ac.in
9508498642
Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Pakhijhar
Description : The event took place at Pakhiajhar to dicuss about the new ICT technology among the farmers and farmwomen
Contact Person Details
Ms. Sarmistha Borgohain
Programme Asstt. Computer
ju29.borgohain@gmail.com
9864136645
Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Bhalukjaroni
Description : Scientist visited the OFT site to record its progress
Contact Person Details
Dr. Ranjit Bordoloi
SMS(Fisheries Science)
branjit86@gmail.com
7002438485
Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : Two farmer from Amolapam village visited KVK to discuss about rearing of turkey bird
Contact Person Details
Dr. Alakesh Deka
SMS(Animal Science)
alakesh.deka@aau.ac.in
9508498642
Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Dipota
Description : Scientist visit the FLD plot to record its progress.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Ranjit Bordoloi
SMS(Fisheries Science)
branjit86@gmail.com
7002438485
Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : A group of 5 farmwomen visited KVK to know about mushroom cultivation
Contact Person Details
Mr. Dinku Bora
SMS(Agronomy)
dinku.bora@aau.ac.in
8134824510
Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK Sonitpur
Description : Farmers from Sootea village visited KVK to iscuss about fish culture
Contact Person Details
Dr. Ranjit Bordoloi
SMS(Fisheries Science)
branjit86@gmail.com
7002438485
Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK Sonitpur
Description : Two nos. of farmer from Dhekiajuli visited KVK to discuss about crop production
Contact Person Details
Mr. Dinku Bora
SMS(Agronomy)
dinku.bora@aau.ac.in
8134824510
Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Amolapam
Description : The event took place at Amolapam to discuss about different horticultural crops
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Angana Sarmah
SMS(Horticulture)
angana28@rediffmail.com
9401584670
Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : Farmers from Jamuguri visited KVK to discuss about fish culture
Contact Person Details
Dr. Ranjit Bordoloi
SMS(Fisheries Science)
branjit86@gmail.com
7002438485
Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK Sonitpur
Description : Farmers from Napam village visited KVK, Sonitpur to discuss about piggery
Contact Person Details
Dr. Alakesh Deka
SMS(Animal Science)
alakesh.deka@aau.ac.in
9508498642
Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Sootea
Description : The event took place at Sootea to discuss about crop production on 16/10/2024.
Contact Person Details
Mr. Dinku Bora
SMS(Agronomy)
dinku.bora@aau.ac.in
8134824510
Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Bhalukjaroni
Description : A visit to Bhalukjaroni was conducted on 07/10/2024 to discuss about the diseases in pig.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Alakesh Deka
SMS(Animal Science)
alakesh.deka@aau.ac.in
9508498642
Event Category : Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Venue : KVK Sonitpur
Description : The event took place at KVK Sonitpur where around 72 nos. of farmers participated.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Alakesh Deka
SMS(Animal Science)
alakesh.deka@aau.ac.in
9508498642
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Da- Besseria
Description : Dr. Alakesh Deka, SMS(Animal Science) of KVK, Sonitpur acted as a resource person in the District level training programme conducted by CSS-ATMA, Gabhoru Block. A total of 30 nos. farmer and farm women actively participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Alakesh Deka
SMS(Animal Science)
alakesh.deka@aau.ac.in
9508498642
Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : One farmer from Amolapam discussed about vermicompost production.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Namita Dutta
SMS, Soil Science
namidutta59@gmail.com
8876318970
Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Bhalukjaroni
Description : The event took place at Bhalukjaroni to discuss about different agricultural activities
Contact Person Details
Dr. Ranjit Bordoloi
SMS(Fisheries Science)
branjit86@gmail.com
7002438485
Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : Two farmers from Bihaguri discuss about mushroom cultivation.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Pompy Bora
PA(Community Science)
pompyy@rediffnail.com
9954421771
Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Kalita Gaon
Description : The event took place at Kalita Gaon to discuss about different agricultural activities
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Angana Sarmah
(i/c) Head
angana28@rediffmail.com
9401584670
Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK Sonitpur
Description : One farmer from Amolapam came to discuss about integrated farming
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Angana Sarmah
(i/c) Head
angana28@rediffmail.com
9401584670
Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : A group of 5 women discuss about various food processing method.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Pompy Bora
PA(Community Science)
pompyy@rediffnail.com
9954421771
Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK Sonitpur
Description : Two farmers from Rangapara came to KVK Sonitpur to discuss about pig farming
Contact Person Details
Dr. Alakesh Deka
SMS(Animal Science)
alakesh.deka@aau.ac.in
9508498642
Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Guwalgaon
Description : The event took place at Guwalgoan to discuss about different agricultural activities
Contact Person Details
Dr. Alakesh Deka
SMS(Animal Science)
alakesh.deka@aau.ac.in
9508498642
Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK Sonitpur
Description : Two farmers from Teenmile came to discuss about banana cultivation.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Angana Sarmah
(i/c) Head
angana28@rediffmail.com
9401584670
Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK Sonitpur
Description : One farmer from Bihaguri block came to know about fodder cultivation.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Alakesh Deka
SMS(Animal Science)
alakesh.deka@aau.ac.in
9508498642
Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Pakhiajhar
Description : The event took place in Pakhiajhar to discuss about different agricultural activities.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Ranjit Bordoloi
SMS(Fisheries Science)
branjit86@gmail.com
7002438485
Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Jamuguri
Description : The event took place in Jamuguri to discuss about different agricultural activities.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Angana Sarmah
(i/c) Head
angana28@rediffmail.com
9401584670
Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK Sonitpur
Description : One farmer from Bhalukjaroni village came to KVK Sonitpur to discuss about his goat health.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Alakesh Deka
SMS(Animal Science)
alakesh.deka@aau.ac.in
9508498642
Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Napam, Jamuguri, Pakhiajhar, Bihaguri, Amolapam, Bhalukjaroni
Description : The event took places in 6 villages to discuss about agricultural activities. A total of 28 field visit was conducted in the month of August, 2024.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Angana Sarmah
(i/c) Head
angana28@rediffmail.com
9401584670
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur Office
Description : The event took place at KVK, Sonitpur office on account of "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam". All the staff of KVK, Sonitpur actively participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Angana Sarmah
(i/c) Head
angana28@rediffmail.com
9401584670
Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Pakhiajhar
Description : The event took place in Pakhiajhar village to discuss about different ICT technology in agricultural activities.
Contact Person Details
Ms. Sarmistha Borgohain
Programme Asstt. Computer
ju29.borgohain@gmail.com
9864136645
Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Jamuguri
Description : The event took place in Jamuguri to discuss about different agricultural activities.
Contact Person Details
Ms. Sarmistha Borgohain
Programme Asstt. Computer
ju29.borgohain@gmail.com
9864136645
Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Bhujkhua Chapori
Description : The event took place in Bhujkhua chapori village to discuss about different agricultural activities.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Ranjit Bordoloi
SMS(Fisheries Science)
branjit86@gmail.com
7002438485
Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Bhujkhua chapori
Description : The event took place in Bhujkhua chapori to discuss about different agricultural activities.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Pompy Bora
PA(Community Science)
pompyy@rediffnail.com
9954421771
Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Teenmile
Description : The event took place in Teenmile village to discuss about different agricultural activities.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Angana Sarmah
(i/c) Head
angana28@rediffmail.com
9401584670
Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Bindukuri
Description : The event took place in Bindukuri to discuss about different agricultural activities.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Namita Dutta
SMS, Soil Science
namidutta59@gmail.com
8876318970
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Jamuguri
Description : A training programme was conducted to aware the farmers about the application of drone in agriculture. A total of 25 nos. of farmers and farm women actively participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
Ms. Sarmistha Borgohain
Programme Asstt. Computer
ju29.borgohain@gmail.com
9864136645
Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Milanpur
Description : The event took place in milanpur village to discuss about different agricultural activities.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Pompy Bora
PA(Community Science)
pompyy@rediffnail.com
9954421771
Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Pakhiajhar
Description : The event took place in Pakhiajhar village to discuss about different ICT technology related to agriculture activities.
Contact Person Details
Ms. Sarmistha Borgohain
Programme Asstt. Computer
ju29.borgohain@gmail.com
9864136645
Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Bhalukjaroni
Description : The event took place in Bhalukjaroni village to discuss about different agricultural activities.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Ranjit Bordoloi
SMS(Fisheries Science)
branjit86@gmail.com
7002438485
Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Samdhara
Description : The event took place in Samdhara village to discuss about different agricultural activities.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Angana Sarmah
(i/c) Head
angana28@rediffmail.com
9401584670
Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Korokani
Description : The event took place in Korokani village to discuss about different agricultural activities.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Namita Dutta
SMS, Soil Science
namidutta59@gmail.com
8876318970
Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Napam
Description : The event took place in Napam village to discuss about different agricultural activities.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Pompy Bora
PA(Community Science)
pompyy@rediffnail.com
9954421771
Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Napam Chapori
Description : The event took place in Napam Chapori village to discuss about different agricultural activities.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Ranjit Bordoloi
SMS(Fisheries Science)
branjit86@gmail.com
7002438485
Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : The entrepreneur meet of KVK, Sonitpur was organized on 12.03.2024 at KVK, Sonitpur campus. The main objective of the meeting was to create a discussion forum among some renowned entrepreneurs and farmers of the district.At the very onset, Mrs. Angana Sarmah, (i/c) Head, KVK, Sonitpur welcomed all the dignitaries and participants to the meeting. The event started with lightning of the lamp and a cultural program by the RAWEP B.Sc. Final year students. All the dignitaries shared their experiences and encourages the participants towards entrepreneurship development. A total of 85 participants actively attended the meeting. There was also an interactive session among the resource persons and the farmers.
Contact Person Details
Ms. Sarmistha Borgohain
Programme Asstt. Computer
ju29.borgohain@gmail.com
9864136645
Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Pakhiajhar Village, Sonitpur
Description : An awareness camp on establishment of ICT enabled village and International Women’s Day was organized at Pakhiajhar on 08.03.2024 by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur. At the very outset Mr. Kamal Bora, Director, Mojiya FPC, Sonitpur welcomed all the dignitaries and participants in the meeting. Mrs. Angana Sarmah,(i/c) Head, KVK, Sonitpur gave the introductory speech and encourage the participants to adopt latest technologies in crop production in order to increase yield and income. Mr.Mirjanur Rahman Choudhury, (i/c) DAO, focused on the importance of technology in today’s agriculture. Mrs. Sarmistha Borgohain, Programme Assistant(Computer), KVK, Sonitpur discussed on the establishment of ICT enabled village and the importance of the use of mobile apps in agriculture and allied sector. Mrs. Pompy Bora, Programme Assistant (Community Science), KVK, Sonitpur elaborated the importance of International Women’s Day and the role of women in every sector.A total of 52 participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
Ms. Sarmistha Borgohain
Programme Asstt. Computer
ju29.borgohain@gmail.com
9864136645
Event Category : National Science Day
Venue : Jaroni L.P.School
Description : The event took place at Jaroni L.P.School, Tezpur on 28.02.2024. An art competition among the students of class 4 & class 5 were organised. A plantation drive programme also took place at its school campus.
Contact Person Details
Ms. Sarmistha Borgohain
Programme Asstt. Computer
ju29.borgohain@gmail.com
9864136645
Event Category : Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Venue : KVK Sonitpur
Description : The live screening of release of 16th Installment of PM KISAN was webcasted at KVK, Sonitpur on 28 th February 2024 among the rural youth, farmers and farm women of the district. A total of 71 rural youth, farmers and farm women along with KVK staff actively participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
Ms. Sarmistha Borgohain
Programme Asstt. Computer
ju29.borgohain@gmail.com
9864136645
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : The Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur was held on 22.02.2024 under the chairmanship of Dr. Ranjit Kumar Saud, Associate Director of Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat. District Commissioner, Sonitpur Shri. Deba Kumar Mishra in his address advised KVK, Sonitpur to work in a convergence mode with PNRD and NABARD for the better livelihood of farmers of Sonitpur district. The Action Plan for the next financial year, Action taken report of the last year and progress report of the current year were reviewed in the meeting. CEO, Zilla Parishad, ADEE (Vety.) AAU, Khanapara, (i/c) Associate Dean, BNCA, Chief Scientist, AICRP-Dryland, AAU and other officials from line department were present in the meeting. The Resource Inventory of Sonitpur district , training notepad of KVK, Sonitpur and 8 nos. of leaflet on various topic related to agri and allied sector were inaugurated in the meeting.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Angana Sarmah
(i/c) Head
angana28@rediffmail.com
9401584670
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : The training programme started from 28th December, 2023 and will be continuing till 11th January, 2024.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Namita Dutta
SMS, Soil Science
namidutta59@gmail.com
8876318970
Event Category : World Soil Day
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : A day long programme on Celebration of “World Soil day” was organized in Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur on 5th December. At the Onset of the programme, Dr.Namita Dutta (Subject matter Specialist) welcomed the farmers present and addressed them regarding objective of the programme.Mrs, Angana Sarma, In-charge Head, KVK, Sonitpur, put forwarded her suggestions towards sustainable management of soil health.She also briefly talked about PM PRANAM scheme.Chief Guest of the programme, Mr. Hareswar Das, former SDAO, Sonitpur, made a detailed discussion on soil types of Sonitpur district, importance of Soil test and necessary follow up to be taken after attaining soil test result values. Mr. Dinku Borah (Subject matter Specialaist, Agronomy), spoke about adverse effect of use of chemical fertilizers in farmland.The programme was attended by more than fifty farmers who are members of Aai Digholi and Arunudoi FPC.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Namita Dutta
SMS, Soil Science
namidutta59@gmail.com
8876318970
Event Category : Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur Campus
Description : A webcasting programme on 15th installment of PM KISAN and inauguration of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra was organised by KVK Sonitpur on 15th November, 2023. The programme was graced by DDC, Sonitpur, Assist. Director of Agriculture, Sonitpur, Vice President, Amolapam Gaon Panchayat and other officials from District Agriculture Department, Sonitpur. Chief guest DDC, Sonitpur, interacted with the farmers and requested farmers to avail benefits from government schemes by the farmers. The programme was attended by a large mass of farmers from various villages of the district. At the end of the program a farmer scientist interaction program was also conducted where KVK scientists had a detailed discussion with Farmers about the scientific cultivation of the upcoming rabi crops in the district.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Ranjit Bordoloi
SMS(Fisheries Science)
branjit86@gmail.com
7002438485
Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Oriontoli, Borsola
Description : Under Poshan Mah celebration a demonstration of millet was organized at Oriantoli, Borsola. In this programme, different types of millet based products were demonstrated and discussed about the health benefits of millets and how we can consume it by preparing different dishes. All total 27 nos. of participants were present.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Pompy Bora
PA(Community Science)
pompyy@rediffnail.com
9954421771
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Dolabari Gaon Panchayat office
Description : A day long program on millet based Recipe competition in relation to Celebration of Poshan Maah was organised in Dolabari Gaon Panchayat office, Sonitpur, by KVK, Sonitpur in collaboration with Gabharu ICDS. The programme was graced by Dr. Manoranjan Neog, DoEE (I/C), Jorhat, Mrs. Karabi Karan Sakia, CEO, Zilla Parishad, Sonitpur, DAO, Sonitpur, Mr. Pankaj Sakia as chief guest. Mrs. Angana Sarmah,(i/c) Head,KVK, Sonitpur welcomed the participants and addressed them regarding importance of celebration of poshanmaah. Dr. M. Neog addreseed the participants about importance of millet and its inclusion in nutrition garden. Mr. P. Sakia discussed about scientific cultivation of millet. Mrs. Pompy Bora, Programme Assistant (C. Sc.) briefed about health benefit and value addition of millet. Dr.Ranjit Bordoloi,SMS(FS), Dr.Namita Dutta,SMS(S Sc), Mrs. Sarmistha Borgohain, (PAC), Mr. Ritu Moni Bora were also present in the programme. CDPO, a total of 72 anganwadi worker were present in the event.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Pompy Bora
PA(Community Science)
pompyy@rediffnail.com
9954421771
Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Dighiljuli village, Sonitpur,
Description : A day long program on CM’s historic Amrit Brikshya Andolan and an awareness programme on “nutrition rich India, Educated India and empowered India” along with a plantation program on Celebration of Poshan Maah was jointly organised in Dighiljuli village, Sonitpur, by KVK, Sonitpur.At the onset of the program, Mrs Angana Sarmah,i/c) Head.KVK,Sonitpur welcomed the participants and addressed them regarding the planting of saplings on the historic day of Amrit Brikshya Andolan. Mrs Pompy borah, program assistant, KVK, Sonitpur, talked to the participants regarding celebration of Poshan maah.Dr. namita Dutta, subject matter specialist (soil science), adressed the participants regarding planting and management of Mahogany plants, as hundred number of Mahogany saplings were distributed among participants on the occasion of Amrit Brikshya. In relation to this, a plantation drive was also carried out in the KVK, Sonitpur premises.More than seventy number of people participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Angana Sarmah
(i/c) Head
angana28@rediffmail.com
9401584670
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : A Three Days Series Training-III was organized from 11th to 13th September, 2023 by KVK,Sonitpur, under APART, on Operating and maintenance of Combine Harvester, Reaper and Thresher.The training was participated by the 25 members of seven different Farmer Producer Company from Sonitpur, Biswanath and Lakhimpur District of Assam. Mr. Dinku Bora, SMS, Agronomy welcomed the participants and briefly described the objectives of the programme. Dr. Vivek Kumar, Associate Scientist, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) explained importance of Machine in today’s Agriculture and how it can be used to reduce cost of cultivation. Mr. Dharmendra, Technician from J.S.Industries, Guwahati, Mr. Debajit Bhuyan and Mr. Sonjyoti Borah, Research Technician, IRRI, were demonstrated operating and maintenance of the respective machines and they were assisted by Mr.Rajib Lochan Sahu, and Mr. Monaj Sarmah, RT (APART), KVK, Sonitpur.On the last day certificate were distributed among the participants.
Contact Person Details
Mr Palash Thengal
Project Associate, APART
kvk_sonitpur@aau.ac.in
7002838865
Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : The event took place at KVK, Sonitpur where farm women of Besseria had an interaction programme about scientific cultivation of mushroom with Mrs. Moon Moon Basumatary, SMS(Plant Protection). Around 15 nos. of farm women interacted in the session.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Moon Moon Basumatary
SMS(Plant Protection)
moonmoon.basumatary@aau.ac.in
8403915339
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : A Three Days Series Training-II was organized on 28th to 30th August, 2023 by KVK,Sonitpur, under APART, on Operating and maintenance of Portable Rice Mill, Solar Bubble dryer and Dry Grinding machine. The training was participated by the 25 members of seven different Farmer Producer Company from Sonitpur, Biswanath and Lakhimpur District of Assam. Ms. Rupsikha Goswami, APS(APART) welcomed the participants and briefly described the objectives of the programme. Mr. Dinku Bora, SMS, Agronomy suggested all the participants for active participants in the training so that they can lead Agriculture sector of Assam into a higher level. Dr. Vivek Kumar, Associate Scientist, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) explained how an agricultural machine can manage time and reduce cost of cultivation of a farmer. Mr. Rishikesh Phukan, explanined regarding the use of Solar bubble dryer and dry grinding Machine.
Contact Person Details
Mr Palash Thengal
Project Associate, APART
kvk_sonitpur@aau.ac.in
7002838865
Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : The event was started from 16th Aug,23 and will continue till 22nd Aug,23 where farmers were given awareness about the dangerous parthenium plant and its impact on human health and our environment.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Pompy Bora
PA(Community Science)
pompyy@rediffnail.com
9954421771
Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : Three numbers of 3 days series training for strengthening FPC on different resource efficient technologies and harvest and post harvest machinaries were held in KVK, Sonitpur. The trainings were attended by nearly 30 farmers and members of different FPCs. Mr. Vivek Kumar, Associate Scientist of International Rice Research Institute(IRRI)and Mr. Rishikesh Phukan, Junior Researcher(IRRI) acted as resource persons for the above training programmes. The training programme was also attended by Mr. Janmejay Biswal, Research Technician of IRRI. The importance and use of moisture meter and IRRI super bag was demonstrates by him during the training programme. Repair and maintemance of different machineries were demonstrated to the trainees. The farmers were also made aware of different paddy procurement centres in the dsitrict and were thereby encouraged to sell their harvested paddy in the Paddy Procurement Centres(PPCs) at Minimum Support Price(MSP) fixe by the government.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Angana Sarmah
SMS(Horticulture)
angana28@rediffmail.com
9401584670
Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : A three day long celebration of 95 th ICAR Foundation day and technology day was held in KVK Sonitpur campus from 16 th to 18 th July, 2023. From this year it has been decided to observe it as the ‘Foundation and Technology Day’.On the very first day, an exhibition on agricultural technologies was inaugurated and farmers from various parts of the district attended the programme. The in- charge Head, KVK, Sonitpur, Dr. Ranjit Bordoloi, inauguarted the programme and gave a welcome address. A method demonstration was conducted by Dinku Bora, Subject Matter Specialist (Agronomy) on seedling root dip treatment using liquid phosphate solubilizing bacteria.Another technology was showcased on fish smocking by using CIFTEQ fish smoking kiln. Another technology on scientific cultivation of mushroom was also conducted. A programme on saplings distribution was also conducted.All the officilas from KVK, Sonitpur and more than 150 numbers of farmers attended the programmes.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Ranjit Bordoloi
SMS(Fisheries Science)
branjit86@gmail.com
7002438485
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Lakhinarayan Goshala Tol Gereki, Tezpur
Description : A day long programme of animal health camp cum awareness programme in the post flood situation was organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Napam, Sonitpur in collaboration with District Animal Husbandry and Veterinary office Sonitpur. All the cows of the Goshala and other animals of the locality was diagnosed veterinary expert and treated accordingly. The programme was inaugurated by Hon’ble MLA of Tezpur constituency, Sri Prithiraj Rabha. He appreciated the effort made by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur to organize such a camp. Dr. Binoy Kr. Barman, District Veterinary Officer, Sonitpur, Dr. Monica Bordoloi, Veterinary Officer, Sonitpur, acted as a resource person in the health camp. DR. Ranjit Bordoiloi, Incharge Head, KVK, Sonitpur welcomed all the farmers and farm women and urged the farming community to give regular health care services to their reared animals. Other officials of Krishi Vigyan Kendra present in the health camp.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Ranjit Bordoloi
SMS(Fisheries Science)
branjit86@gmail.com
7002438485
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Kolbasti, Naduar Block
Description : The last Grand Harvest Programme of Boro paddy using Mini Combine Harvester for the season was organized on 28 th June, 2023 by KVK, Sonitpur, under APART at Kolbasti under Naduar Development Block of Sonitpur distric. Palash Thengal, Project Associate (APART), welcomed the participants and briefly described the objectives of the programme. The programme was graced as chief guest by hon’ble MLA Padma Hazarika, from Sootea constituency. In his speech he has expressed gratitude to KVK, Sonitpur for organzing such a programme in his constituency and encourages the farmers to come forward to avail various agricultural schemes under Govt. as well as World Bank.Dr, Khanindra Barman, senior ADO and in charger SDO, Horticulture of Tezpur explained how to approach for formation of Farmers Producer Company (FPC), role CEO and other members associated. He has also explained about various schemes andsubsidy given by the govt. in machinery.
Contact Person Details
Mr Palash Thengal
Project Associate, APART
kvk_sonitpur@aau.ac.in
7002838865
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : The International Yoga Day event took place at KVK, Sonitpur on 21st June,2023. Mr. Gangaram Dahal acted as a resource person and demonstrated some yoga asana and discuss about the benefits of yoga. All the staffs and farmers of nearby village actively participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Pompy Bora
PA(Community Science)
pompyy@rediffnail.com
9954421771
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Kholihamari,Balipara block,Sonitpur
Description : A Grand Harvest Programme of Boro paddy was organized on 8 th June, 2023 by Krisi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur, under Aassam Agribusiness and Rural Transformation Project (APART) using Combine Harvester at Kholihamari under Balipara Development Block of Sonitpur distric. Palash Thengal, Project Associate (APART), welcomed the participants and briefly described the objectives of the programme. Dr. Vivek Kumar, Associate Scientist, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) explained regarding climate change and importance of Stress Tolerance Rice Varieties in Assam. He has also discussed about use of machine in agriculture and importance in time management and how it can reduce cost of cultivation of a farmer. Dr, Khanindra Barman, senior ADO and in charger SDO, Horticulture of Tezpur explained about role and performance of APART in Agriculture of Assam. He has also explained about various schemes and subsidy given by the govt. in machinery.
Contact Person Details
Mr Palash Thengal
Project Associate, APART
kvk_sonitpur@aau.ac.in
7002838865
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : St.Marys School, Tezpur
Description : The World Environment Day,2023 was conducted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur on 5 th June,2023 at St.Mary’s School, Teenmile,Tezpur. The programme was started with a welcome speech by Ms.Punam Chetry, Senior Teacher, St.Mary’s School, Tezpur.Mrs.Sarmistha Borgohain, Programme Assistant (Computer),KVK, Sonitpur discussed briefly about the event and measures to beat the plastic pollution.Dr.Namita Dutta,SMS(Soil Science) put forward the importance of plants and it’s importance in our lives. An art competition was organised among the students and around 400 students participated in the art competition. A plantation drive program was also conducted at their campus. Mr.Anurag Kumar Nath, Teacher,St.Mary’s School gave the vote of thanks. 80 nos. of saplings of Sishu,Nahor,Bokul,Titachopa,Kaju was donated to the school for planting purpose.
Contact Person Details
Ms. Sarmistha Borgohain
Programme Asstt. Computer
ju29.borgohain@gmail.com
9864136645
Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : A one day long training and awareness programme for farmers on Energy Conservation and affordable use of Energy Pump sets and operational practices was conducted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Napam, Sonitpur on 31 st March, 2023. Mrs. Angana Sarmah, Head of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur has given the welcome speech where she mentioned about the importance of energy conservation in todays world and efficient use of solar energy. Mrs Sarmistha Borgohain, Programme Assistant (Computer), KVK Sonitpur has given lecture on different types of solar equipments used in Agriculture and allied sector. Mr. Saurav Bhattacharya, Young Professional from NERIWALM, Tezpur has briefed about different solar operated irrigation system. Dr. Roji Chutia, SMS (Agronomy) and Mr. Palash Thengal, Programme Associate, APART, KVK Sonitpur has demonstrated different solar equipments used in Agriculture sector. Dr. Ranjit Bordoloi, SMS (Fisheries Science) has given vote of thanks in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Angana Sarmah
SMS(Horticulture)
angana28@rediffmail.com
9401584670
Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : The Kisan Samman Diwas was celebrated at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur campus on 23 rd Dec,2022 under Swachhata Pakhwada campaign,2022. The event was inaugurated by Mrs. Angana Sarmah (i/c) Head,KVK, Sonitpur with a welcome address to the farmers. Two farmers namely Mr. Sikari Singh and Mr. Joyram Mahatu of Sonitpur district were felicitated in the event for their outstanding contribution toward the farming community. Mrs. Morjina Begum, President, Gaon Panchayat, Napam was present in the event and addressed the farmers. All KVK staffs were present in the programme. A total of 28 nos. of farmers actively participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Angana Sarmah
SMS(Horticulture)
angana28@rediffmail.com
9401584670
Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : Jugloni Village
Description : KVK,Sonitpur organized a grand harvest programme of Sali paddy using mini combine harvester modified for Assam condition under World Bank funded project APART was demonstrated at Juglowni village.KVK, Sonitpur is the first station to implement this harvester among all the KVKs of Assam. Deputy Commissioner,Sonitpur Shri Deba Kumar Mishra, Dr. Mrinal Saikia, ADR, Agri, Dr. Debanand Das, Alternate Nodal Officer, OPIU-APART, Pankaj Saikia, DAO, Sonitpur and other officials of district agriculture office,Sonitpur and Dr. Suryakanta Khandai, Associate Scientist, IRRI and all the staff of KVK, Sonitpur graced the occasion. Angana Sarmah,(i/c)Head, KVK, Sonitpur welcomed the participants and Dr.SuryakantaKhandai discussed about the objectives of the programme and explained the importance of combine harvester. Dr.Mrinal Saikia, ADR, Agri discussed about the roles and objectives of APART project. Deputy Commissioner, Sonitpur encourages to adopt mechanisation in farming to increase the income.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Angana Sarmah
SMS(Horticulture)
angana28@rediffmail.com
9401584670
Event Category : Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : A webcasting programme on PM-KISAN SAMMAN SAMMELAN by KVK, Sonitpur was organised with full enthusiasm at KVK, Sonitpur campus. Mrs. Angana Sharma, (i/c) Head, KVK, Sonitpur welcomed all the dignitaries to the Farmers’ to the programme. Mr. Ganesh Limbu, MLA, Borsola spoke about how good governance is playing an important role in acquiring benefits from government schemes by the farmers. He specifically put thrust on growing crops with improved varieties of crop and requested farmers to go for farm mechanization. DAO, Sonitpur Mr. Pankaj Saikia also interacted with the farmers. Mr. Ajit Borah, Nodal Officer, PM-KISAN, talked with the farmers about the entire process of PM-KISAN. Mr. Pranjal Saikia, SDAO, Sonitpur, interacted with the farmers and talked about the improved and scientific way of cultivation of vegetables specifically in Sonitpur district. Members of Zilla Parishad were also present and more than three hundred farmers participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Angana Sarmah
SMS(Horticulture)
angana28@rediffmail.com
9401584670
Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : The programme was organised at KVK, Sonitpur on 17th Sep,2022. Mr. Deba Kumar Mishra, Deputy Commisioner, Sonitpur, Mr. Prithiraj Rabha, MLA, Tezpur and Mrs. Karobi Saikia Karan, CEO, Zilla Parishad, Tezpur inaugurated the event. A total of 50 nos. of paricipants actively participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Angana Sarmah
Subject Matter Specialist(Horticulture)
angana28@rediffmail.com
9401584670
Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : The programme was organised at KVK, Sonitpur on 17th Sep,2022. The programme was attended by anganwadi workers and farmers of nearby village.The programme was inaugurated by Mrs. Angana Sarmah,(i/c) Head,KVK, Sonitpur and Mrs. Morjina Begum, President, Panchayat. Dr. Arifa Momtaz Begum, Jr. Extension Specialist, Mr. Bhaibhob Gogoi, Field Asstt.,IFFCO and Mr. Sayan Deori, Program Manager, Tezpur University acted as resource person. A total of 100 participants actively participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Angana Sarmah
Subject Matter Specialist(Horticulture)
angana28@rediffmail.com
9401584670
Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur Campus
Description : The Har Ghar Tiranga programme was organised at KVK, Sonitpur on 13th Aug,2022 . The programme was inaugurated by the Deputy Commissioner of Sonitpur. A plantation drive was done under this programme. The Deputy commissioner interacted with the FPCs members about the event. A rally was also done by all the employees of KVK, Sonitpur along with the FPCs members.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Angana Sarmah
Subject Matter Specialist(Horticulture)
angana28@rediffmail.com
9401584670
Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Da-Besseria, Sonitpur
Description : A day long programme of Animal Health Camp cum Awareness programme during post flood situation was organized on 22nd July 2022 by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur at Da-Besseria village of Sonitpur district in collaboration with District Veterinary Office, Sonitpur, and Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat. The Animal health camp was organized to treat animals and to create awareness among rural people. A total 67 numbers of farmers and farm women of Da-Besseria and nearby villages have participated in the health camp and 267 numbers of Livestock were covered where 31 numbers of cattle and goat were treated by veterinary doctor. Officials from DoEE, AAU, Jorhat, District Veterinary Deptt, Sonitpur actively participated in the event.Mrs. Angana Sarmah,(i/c) Head of KVK Sonitpur welcomes all the farmers and farm women and urged the farming community to practice regular health care services to their reared animals. The event was ended with a vote of thanks by Dr. Ranjit Bordoloi, SMS (FS).
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Angana Sarmah
Subject Matter Specialist(Horticulture)
angana28@rediffmail.com
9401584670
Event Category : Kisan Bhagidari Prathmikta Hamari 2022
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : The programme "Kisan Bhagidari Prathmikta Hamari” was organised with full enthusiasm at KVK, Sonitpur. Dr. Arifa Momtaz Begum,(i/c) Head, KVK, Sonitpur welcomed all the dignitaries to the Farmers’ fair cum exhibition. and briefly described the objective of the programme. Deputy Commissioner of Sonitpur, Debo Kr. Mishra inaugurated the Farmers’ Fair cum Exhibition by lightening the lamp along with Dr. Ranen Barman, Dean, Biswanath College of Agriculture.The programme was started with the webcasting of "Kisan Bhagidari Prathmikta Hamari – Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav”. Technical bulletins on Scientific Cultivation of Toria, MAT Nursery and farm mechanization were also inaugurated in the event. Dr. Ranen Barman , Dean, BNCA in his speech discussed about promotion of natural farming.The different agricultural schemes were discussed by Sr. ADO Basanta Bormudoi.Technical session on scientific cultivation of oilseeds, millets, biofortified crops was also conducted.
Contact Person Details
Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Jal Shakti Abhiyan 2022
Venue : nil
Description : nil
Contact Person Details
Dr Roji Chutia,
SMS, Agronomy
roji.chutia@aau.ac.in
7002034128
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Dekargaon, Pithakhuwa, Kawoimari, Jugloni, Kachakoni
Description : A total area of 0.267 Ha was considered for cultivation of Hybrid napier grass covering 10 numbers of farmers residing at various locations of the district.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Bhrigu Kumar Neog
SMS, Animal Science
bhriguneog24@gmail.com
9101421532
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Tamulbari, Tezpur
Description : Five numbers (1 male and 4 females) of 5-6 month old Hampshire (50%) pigs were provide to one number of beneficiary of the Tamulbari (KSHAMTA adopted) village of Sonitpur district. Besides necessary supplemental veterinary medicines were also provided to emphasize scientific management practices in piggeries.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Bhrigu Kumar Neog
SMS, Animal Science
bhriguneog24@gmail.com
9101421532
Event Category : Agriculture Exhibition
Venue : AAU, Jorhat
Description : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur conducted one exposure visit to Regional Agriculture Fair organized by Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam from 12-14, March, 2022. The group was guided by Dr. Roji Chutia, SMS (Agronomy) and Dr. Ranjit Bordoloi, SMS (Fishery Science). Total 45 nos. of progressive farmers were participated in the fair from Sonitpur district. And three nos. of entrepreneur namely Anjan Nath, Jamuguri, Raju Mili, Baligaon and Gitanjali Devi, Jamuguri were participated in “Entrepreneurs Meet” which was conducted in the Regional Agriculture Fair. Farmers were actively participated in farmer’s Forum programme and shared about their innovation and contribution to agriculture.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Ranjit Bordoloi
SMS(Fisheries Science)
branjit86@gmail.com
7002443307
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Biswanath Chariali
Description : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur conducted one exposure visit to organic farm Pabhoi Greens and Pabhoi fish farm, Biswanath Chariali as a part of the APART programme. The group of 30 nos. of progressive farmers was taken to Pabhoi Greens, Biswanath Chariali to give an exposure to different technologies on organic farming. They were introduced to different crops and fruits which were grown organically. In the day long programme, Neelam Dutta, Entrepreneur act as a resource person discussed about the seed production technology and different management practices of horticultural and field crops. Later, the group visited Pabhoi Fish Farm, Biswanath Chariali and learned about fish breeding process. The group was guided by Dr. Roji Chutia, SMS (Agronomy), Ranjit Bordoloi, SMS (Fishery) and all APART staff of KVK, Sonitpur.
Contact Person Details
Dr Roji Chutia,
SMS, Agronomy
roji.chutia@aau.ac.in
7002034128
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Napam M.V. School
Description : National Science Day was observed by the B.Sc. final year students of Assam Agricultural University undergoing Rural Agricultural Work Experience Programmme (RAWEP,2022) at Napam MV School, Sonitpur on 28th February, 2022 to mark the discovery of the Raman effect in 1928 by Indian physicist Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman. Mr. Bipul Gogoi, Head Teacher of the school presided over the function. This event, organized on account t of National Science Day for the students of Napam M. V. School was led by Sri Lakhyadeep Chetia under the guidance of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur, Napam. The celebration included public speeches, Quiz competition and a drawing competition among the students of the school in two categories.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Angana Sarmah
Subject Matter Specialist(Horticulture)
angana28@rediffmail.com
9401584670
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Borghat and Napam
Description : A total of 2 beneficiaries were covered under the demonstration programme and each of them were provided with 2 numbers (a male and a female) of Hampshire (50%) pig. Necessary veterinary aids were also provided to emphasize scientific management practice in context to piggery
Contact Person Details
Dr. Bhrigu Kumar Neog
SMS, Animal Science
bhriguneog24@gmail.com
9101421532
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Bhomoraguri Gaon Panchayat, Tezpur, Sonitpur
Description : The training was conducted at Bhomoraguri Gaon Panchayat covering members of two GPs ie. Bhomoraguri and Rajgarh GP of Sonitpur district. Cultivation practices, fertilizer application, plant protection of Agar, Chandan and Som plantation were discussed elaborately
Contact Person Details
Dr. Namita Dutta
SMS, Soil Science
namidutta59@gmail.com
8876318970
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Sri Sri Sankar Mandir Anusthan, Majgaon, Tezpur, Sonitpur
Description : The training was conducted at Sri Sri Sankar Mandir Anusthan, Majgaon, covering members of two GPs ie. Mazgaon and Ushapur GP of Sonitpur district. Cultivation practices, fertilizer application, plant protection of Agar, Chandan and Som plantation were discussed elaborately.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Angana Sarmah
Subject Matter Specialist(Horticulture)
angana28@rediffmail.com
9401584670
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Parbatia Gaon Panchayat, Tezpur, Sonitpur
Description : The training was conducted at Parbatia Gaon Panchayat covering members of two GPs ie. Parbatia and Besseria GP of Sonitpur district. Cultivation practices, fertilizer application, plant protection of Agar, Chandan and Som plantation were discussed elaborately.
Contact Person Details
Mr Palash Thengal
Project Associate, APART
kvk_sonitpur@aau.ac.in
7002838865
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Dolabari Gaon Panchayat
Description : The training was conducted at Dolabari Gaon Panchayat covering members of two GPs ie. Dolabari and Panchmile GP of Sonitpur district. Cultivation practices, fertilizer application, plant protection of Agar, Chandan and Som plantation were discussed elaborately
Contact Person Details
Dr Roji Chutia,
SMS, Agronomy
roji.chutia@aau.ac.in
7002034128
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : A group of 35 students from department of Botany and Zoology of Raha College, Nagaon visited KVK, Sonitpur to have an exposure to different agricultural technologies. The group along with their supervisors visited different demonstration units of KVK
Contact Person Details
Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : The event took place at KVK Sonitpur. Cleaning of compost pits were undertaken in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Angana Sarmah
SMS(Horticulture)
angana28@rediffmail.com
9401584670
Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : Napam,Sonitpur
Description : All the staffs actively participated in the event on cleaning of water lines and awareness programme on recycling of waste water and water harvesting for agriculture.
Contact Person Details
Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : The event took place at KVK Sonitpur. Press confrence were organize to aware about Swachh Bharat Pakhwada.
Contact Person Details
Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : Napam
Description : The event took place in a nearby area .Cleanliness drive were taken in those area.
Contact Person Details
Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur office campus
Description : The second day also started with great energy. Cleanliness drive were taken in the office corridors, premises and rooms. Digitization of records were given more priority to reduce paper. Disposing of old and obsolete furniture were also done in this programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : The event took place by distributing pamplets to the workers and farmers on swachhata.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Angana Sarmah
Subject Matter Specialist(Horticulture)
angana28@rediffmail.com
9401584670
Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : The event took place in KVK, Sonitpur. Quiz competition were organize among the village youth. The programme ended by cleaning the office campus.
Contact Person Details
Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur offfice campus
Description : The event started with a pledge taking programme in the office campus. After this, all the staffs actively participated in the plantation of trees in the campus itself./
Contact Person Details
Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : Napam
Description : The cleanliness drive was taken in a nearby village. All the office staff actively participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : Amolapam,Sonitpur
Description : The event took place in a nearby village. The cleanliness programme in the adopted village under Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav was a major part of it.The people of the village were made aware about the sanitation and cleanliness in their surroundings.
Contact Person Details
Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : Napam Chapori village, Sonitpur
Description : The event took place in Napam Chapori village. Awareness on water management ,water harvesting along with kitchen gardens in residential colonies were given to the farmers.A total of 48 participants actively participated i the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : KVK Sonitpur
Description : The event took place in the office premises by organizing a technology demonstrations on agricultural technologies to the students.
Contact Person Details
Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : KVK Sonitpur
Description : The event took place at KVK Sonitpur campus. Kisan Diwas was celebrated by felicitating two progressive farmers and discussing about swachhta initiatives in farming communities.
Contact Person Details
Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur Campus
Description : The event took place by cleaning the office campus. A cleanliness drive programme were also taken in the nearby residential areas. A total of 24 participants actively participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : KVK Sonitpur and Napam village
Description : The event took place in the office campus and a nearby village. The programme includes activities such as composting of kitchen and home waste and utilization of organic waste. A total of 23 participants actively participated in the proframme.
Contact Person Details
Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : The event took place in the office campus. Composting of kitchen and home waste material were organise.
Contact Person Details
Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : The programme was observed by all the staff of KVK, Sonitpur. The preamble was read by all the members of KVK
Contact Person Details
Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : The webcasting programme was conducted at KVK, Sonitpur training hall. Farmers, farm women and all the staff of KVK, Sonitpur were present in the programme. A total of 152 numbers of participants were present.
Contact Person Details
Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : A group of progressive farm women guided by L. Zimba, Agronomist cum Project Director ,ATMA, Tawang , Arunachal Pradesh visited Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur on 8th December,2021 as a part of the interstate exposure visit programme under ATMA. Dr A M Begum, i/c Head, KVK, Sonitpur welcomed the group and emphasized on value addition of agricultural produces. Dr B K Neog, SMS (Animal Science), S Saikia, SMS (Plant Protection), A Sarmah, SMS (Horticulture), Dr. N Dutta, SMS (Soil Science), Dr R Chutia, SMS (Agronomy) interacted with the farm women in different agricultural technologies. The farm women showed interest on floriculture, potato cultivation, mushroom cultivation and value addition. They visited the demonstration units of KVK, Sonitpur including vermicompost unit, Azolla unit, potato cultivation under net house, toria field, Horticultural model nursery, bamboo nursery, Goatery unit and IFS. The group also visited Kanyaka Bahumukhi Pam, situated at Jamugurihaat and DRL, Tezpur
Contact Person Details
Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Naharani,Bihaguri Block, Sonitpur
Description : A day long programme was organized by KVK,Sonitpur on the occasion of World Soil Day, with the theme “Halt Soil salinization, boost soil productivity” in Naharani village of Bihaguri block, Sonitpur on 5th December, 2021.The programme was inaugurated by Dr.Arifa. M. Begum, I/C head, KVK, Sonitpur, where she talked about objective of the programme and welcomed the participants.Dr.Namita Dutta, SMS (Soil Science),offered a speech on importance of Soil testing and soil health card. Dr. Dutta said that Soil health card is a printed report that a farmer is handed over for each of his holdings which contain an advisory based on the soil nutrient status of a farmer’s holding. Mr. Bircha Kurmi,Village head, Naharani, Ms. Runima Boro, Ward member, Bahbari Gaon Panchayat and Mr. Sunil Bora, BOD, Shyamal FPC were also present in the programme. 50 No. of soil health cards were ceremonially distributed among the farmers.Other scientists of KVK, Sonitpur and technical staff were also present.
Contact Person Details
Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Panchmile Higher Secondary School, Tezpur
Description : KVK, Sonitpur celebrated this special Day at Panchmile Higher Secondary School of Tezpur.Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum, in charge Head of KVK, Sonitpur explained the significance of celebrating the day and highlighted about the various facets and relevance of agriculture in country's development. Mrs Porismita Baruah, Graduate teacher of Panchmile H S School acted as resource person and she emphasized on modern Agricultural Education which is the backbone for successful agricultural sector in the country. Dr.Namita Dutta, SMS(Soil Science) highlighted on different agricultural technologies showcased by KVK, Sonitpur.Dr Bhrigu Kumar Neog, SMS (Animal Science) encouraged the students to become Agri-Entrepreneurs in the future.he Principal of the school Mrs Biswajyoti Borah,Vice Principal Mr Parama Hazarika,of Panchmile HS School, Mrs Sanjukta Saikia,SMS(Plant Protection), Mrs Sarmistha Borgohain (PA,Computer) and Mr Sanjeev Kaman (APS,APART) of KVK,Sonitpur actively cooperated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Arifa Momtaz begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Skill Development Training
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : The Skill Training for Rural Youth (STRY) on vermicompost production, sponsored by National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) was inaugurated by Dr. A M.Begum. Dr. N Dutta (SMS, Soil sci.) discussed about recent trend in food production, declining soil health and approaches to manage it. K. Devi, ADO, Bihagutri circle, spoke on different types of organic inputs their specific benefits on application to soil and their effect on crop growth. Dr. P.K. Sarmah, Chief scientist, AICRP-DA, BNCA, said about detailed production technology of vermicompost, both at commercial and farm level and economics related to its production. A Sarmah, SMS (Horti) discussed with the participants about use of organic manures in horticultural crops while Dr. R Chutia, SMS (Agron) discussed scientific cultivation practices of some important field crops. The gropup visited N. Sharma’s vermicompost production unit at Bihaguri. Sharma is a pioneer vermicompost producer trained by KVK
Contact Person Details
Dr. Namita Dutta
SMS, Soil Science
namidutta59@gmail.com
8876318970
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : The programme for Agricultural Input Dealers was successfully completed at KVK, Sonitpur from 20th September,2021to 4th October, 2021. The training was jointly organized by Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat and District Agriculture Office, Sonitpur. Area covered were Suitable cropping systems for existing agro- ecological situations, Macro and Micro nutrient deficiencies in soil and their symptoms and managements approaches, Different type of fertilizers and their methods of applications, Classifications of pesticides, INM–principles and practices etc. and many other topics like different types of farm machineries and their component, repair and maintenance of farm implements and machineries, Rural credit- Micro finance, crop insurance etc. A day long field visit to FMTTI,Biswanath Chariali was organized and practicals done. At the end, certificates for successful completion of training programme and training manual were distributed to the dealers.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Namita Dutta
SMS, Soil Science
namidutta59@gmail.com
8876318970
Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : An awareness programme was done to sensitize the farm women and farmers about swachhta. Cleaning of office campus was done. Dustbins made of bamboo were distributed among the farmers.
Contact Person Details
Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Holmora MV School
Description : Awareness on nutrition garden was given. Seeds of rabi vegetables among Anganwadi workers and farm women were distributed.
Contact Person Details
Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Farm Machinery Testing and Training Institute (FMTTI),Biswanath Chariali
Description : A day long field visit to Farm Machinery Testing and Training Institute (FMTTI),Biswanath Chariali was organized and practical demonstrations were also conducted. Hands on training was given.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Namita Dutta
SMS, Soil Science
namidutta59@gmail.com
8876318970
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : In connection to the Azadi Ki Amrit Mahotsav, Hon'ble PM addressed the farmers on Climate Resilient Agriculture Technologies on 28th September which was organized by ICAR. Hon'ble PM also interacted with some of the selected farmers from different parts of the country. The programme was webcasted by KVK, Sonitpur where more than 200 farmers participated. Hon'ble PM released 35 numbers of new crop varieties and encouraged the farmers and agricultural scientists for promotion of nutritionally rich or biofortified crop varieties. Emphasized was also given on mechanization in the field of agriculture and popularization of climate resilient crop varieties to increase the agricultural production. Prior to start the programme, Dr. A. M.Begum, i/c Head, KVK, Sonitpur explained the objective of the programme. After Prime Minister’s address, a ppt on climate resilient agriculture was given by Dr N Dutta, SMS (Soil Sci).A FSI was conducted by S Saikia, SMS (PP) & Dr R Chutia, SMS(Agronomy)
Contact Person Details
Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : An awareness programme was conducted at KVK, Sonitpur to make the farmers and farm women aware about importance of Jalshakti Abhiyan.
Contact Person Details
Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Poshan Vatika Maha Abhiyan & Tree Plantation 2021
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : KVK, Sonitpur organized the programme on 17th September, 2021. Dr A. M Begum, in charge Head of KVK, Sonitpur briefed about the objective of organizing the programme and emphasized on inclusion of millet and millet based products in our diet. Mrs Bakul Roy, instructress of Anganwadi Training centre, Tezpur acted as resource person and elaborately discussed about malnutrition and ways to overcome it. She also discussed about the ways to minimize nutrient loss during processing and cooking. Mrs Morjina Begum, President, Napam GP emphasized on role of plantation for successful livelihood. President of Parbatia GP Mrs Jamini Kalita in her speech mentioned about the importance of establishing nutrition garden in the household as well as public places. Mrs Naba Sarmah, a social worker explained about the health benefits of locally available indigenous fruits and vegetables. Seeds and saplings were distributed. Webcasting of PM's programme was done by KVK, Sonitpur
Contact Person Details
Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Balipara block office
Description : The training was attended by 25 farm women (SHG members) from different villages of Balipara block. Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum, SMS (Community Science) delivered lecture on importance of processing and preservation of fruits and vegetables for nutritional security and income generation. Demonstration on squash making and jelly making was given.
Contact Person Details
Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Virtual mode
Description : The training was conducted in virtual mode. a total of 15 numbers of supervisors, anganwadi workers, farm women participated in the programme. Dr. Tulika Borah, Assistant Professor, Department of Human Development and family Studies, College of Community Science, AAU, Jorhat acted as resource person. Dr. P. C. Deka, Head, KVK, Sonitpur and Dr. Arifa Momtaz Begum, SMS (Community Science) also delivered their lectures related to the topic
Contact Person Details
Dr Arifa Momtaz begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Seuni Chuk, Jamuguri
Description : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur celebrating the " AYUSH Apke Dwar Mein " as part of Azadi ka amrit mohatsav on 1st September, 2021 at Seunichuk village of Jamuguri.Dr. P C Deka, Head, KVK, sonitpur emphasized on importance of medicinal plants for our health and asked the participants to conserve the local medicinal fauna of Assam. Mrs A. Sarmah, SMS (Horticulture) highlighted the importance of Pippali and blackpepper for human health along with their scientific cultivation. Mr D Das, AP Member of Naduar, made them aware about the importance of our traditional medicinal plants. In connection to the programme, 250 number of Pippali and 250 numbers of blackpepper seedlings were distributed and planted. BDO, Mr P Sarmah, Naduar Development block also graced the occasion and shared his views. In her speech Dr. A. M Begum, SMS (Community Science) elaborated the medicinal value and value added products of these medicinal plants. Mrs S Saikia, SMS (Plant Protection)explained about PP measure
Contact Person Details
Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Bihaguri, Tezpur
Description : The training was attended by 23 farm women (SHG members) from different villages of Bihaguri block. Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum, SMS (Community Science) delivered lecture on importance of processing and preservation of fruits and vegetables for nutritional security and income generation. Demonstration on squash making and jelly making was given.
Contact Person Details
Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : Awareness on Azadi ki Amrut mahotsav-Food and Nutrition for farmers was given. 38 numbers of farmers and farm women participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : Awareness was given to the farmers
Contact Person Details
Dr Roji Chutia,
SMS, Agronomy
roji.chutia@aau.ac.in
7002034128
Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Majgaon, Tezpur
Description : The training was attended by 15 SHG members. Demonstration on making of pineapple squash, lemon squash, guava jelly was given to the participants.
Contact Person Details
Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Virtual mode
Description : The programme was attended by 16 numbers of supervisors, anganwadi workers, helpers, farm women. awareness was given on importance of exclusive breastfeeding for the baby upto six months was given.
Contact Person Details
Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : Hugrajuli, Sonitpur
Description : The programme was attended by 22 numbers of farmers and farm women of Hugrajuli village. awareness was given on environmental cleanliness.
Contact Person Details
Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK,Sonitpur
Description : The programme was attended by the staff of KVK, Sonitpur, farmers and farm women. Some saplings were distributed among farmers and tree plantation was done in the KVK, farm
Contact Person Details
Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : The programme was done with the staff of KVK, Sonitpur and farmers from nearby areas. They were demonstrated about some yoga practices
Contact Person Details
Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : The awareness programme was attended by the farmers and farm women of different parts of sonitpur district.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Namita Dutta
SMS, Soil Science
namidutta59@gmail.com
8876318970
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Virtual mode, KVK, Sonitpur
Description : The programme was conducted virtually where 69 participants joined. They were made aware about the importance of milk in our daily diet. Fodder cultivation for increased milk production. The programme was hosted by Dr, Bhigu Kumar Neog, SMS (Animal Science). Dr. Binoy Kr Barman, DVO, Dr. Manika Bordoloi, VEO, Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum, SMS (Community Science) acted as resource persons.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Bhrigu Kumar Neog
SMS, Animal Science
bhriguneog24@gmail.com
8811086567
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : Awareness was created on environmental pollution and the ways to overcome it.Tree plantation was done at KVK, sonitpur campus. The programme was graced by the Honorable Deputy Commissioner of Sonitpur Mr. Bhupesh Chandra Das. Mr A. Phukan, Assistant Commissioner, Ms S. Karan, Assistant Commissioner, Mr P. Bora, DAO, Mrs N.Boruah, DIPRO, Mr. P. Sarmah,SDAO, Mr H Das, Assistant Director, Dr. P. C. Deka, Head and other officials of KVK, Sonitpur was present in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. P.C. Deka
Head,KVK,Sonitpur
kvk_sonitpur@aau.ac.in
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK,Sonitpur
Description : To make the people aware about COVID 19 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur has taken some awareness drive. Advisories were given to the farmers through social media like whats app, facebook and in personal mobile numbers.
Contact Person Details
Arifa Momtaz begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : The programme was started with the AAU flag hoisting ceremony. Later an extempore speech competition was organized among the RAWEP students. a cleanliness drive was also taken on this occasion.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Pramod Deka
Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Parmaighuli,Amolapm, Napam, Bhalukjaroni, Kasokoni,Borghat, Napam Chapori
Description : 200 numbers of Kamrupa chicks were distributed among 10 nubbers of farmers and farm women along with necessary poultry vaccines and supplemental veterinary medicines.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Bhrigu Kumar Neog
SMS, Animal Science
bhriguneog24@gmail.com
8811086567
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Napam chapori, Bhalukjharoni, Napam, Kamarchuburi
Description : A total of 200 numbers of Rainbow rooster chicks were distributed among 10 beneficiaries. Besides the necessary / recommended vaccination of all the chicks were done. Supplemental veterinary medicines were provided to the beneficiaries for scientific management of their poultry flock.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Bhrigu Kumar Neog
SMS, Animal Science
bhriguneog24@gmail.com
9101421532
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Amolapam, Tezpur
Description : The training was conducted with 20 numbers of young mothers and anganwadi workers. They were intervened with some activities for psychological wellbeing
Contact Person Details
Arifa Momtaz begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : The training was conducted at KVK, sonitpur where 15 rural youth and school drop out participated. Making of different bakery products like biscuits, cakes, icing of cakes etc were taught to the participants
Contact Person Details
Arifa Momtaz begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK,Sonitpur
Description : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur observed World Water Day with the theme ‘Valuing water’. An extempore speech competition was also organized among the students to make them understand about the importance of water in our day to day life.
Contact Person Details
Arifa Momtaz begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Hugrajuli, Napam Chapori
Description : Nine numbers of crossbred beetal goat were distributed among three beneficiaries
Contact Person Details
Dr. Bhrigu Kumar Neog
SMS, Animal Science
bhriguneog24@gmail.com
8811086567
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : Dr. Pradip Kumar Bora, Director NERIWALM visited KVK, Sonitpur on 18th March, 2021. Different demonstration units at KVK farm were visited by him. He delivered a lecture in the workshop on petroleum conservation in agriculture sector.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Namita Dutta
SMS, Soil Science
namidutta59@gmail.com
8876318970
Event Category : Workshop
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : The p[rogramme was organized at KVK, sonitpur where 39 farmers, farm women and students participated . Dr. Pradip Kumar Bora, director NERIWALM acted as resource person in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Namita Dutta
SMS, Soil Science
namidutta59@gmail.com
8876318970
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : Dr. A. K. Bhattacharya Director of Research visited KVK, Sonitpur on 16th March, 2021. Different demonstration units in the farmer’s field as well as at KVK farm were visited by him. A Farmer Scientist interaction was held where different questions of farmers were solved.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Pramod Deka
Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ATARI, Guwahati
Description : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur received best KVK award for effective implementation of Cluster Frontline Demonstration on Field Pea in 2019-20 under ICAR-ATARI, Zone-VI, Guwahati.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Sanjukta Saikia
SMS(Plant Protection)
sanjukta_saikia@yahoo.co.in
8486035310
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur organized International Women’s Day on 8th March, with the theme “Women in Leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 World”. Dr. P.C. Deka , Head in his welcome address explained the significance of observing International Women’s Day. KVK, Sonitpur felicitate 5 nos of Women farmer and entrepreneur for their achievement in different sectors of agriculture. They are Jamini Kalita of Da-Parbatia village, Nivedita Baruah of Rubber Bagan, Monumoti Buragohain Boro of Hugrajuli Lakhima Devi Borah of Besseria and Diapli Mandal of Tinimile,Tezpur on the occasion of International Women’s Day. They have also shared their success stories with all the participants. Roji Chutia, Subject Matter Specialist (Agronomy) of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur make the participants aware about the role of women in agriculture. Mrs. Ambia Begum, Head Mistress, Akabasti Miri L.P. School, Balipara act as a resource person and deliverd a lecture on women empowerment.
Contact Person Details
Ms Roji Chutia,
SMS, Agronomy
roji.chutia@aau.ac.in
7002034128
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Tamulbari,
Description : The training was conducted at Tamulbari village (KSHAMTA adopted) where 20 farmers and farm women (ST and SC).
Contact Person Details
Ms Roji Chutia,
SMS, Agronomy
roji.chutia@aau.ac.in
7002034128
Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Tamulbari village
Description : The programme was conducted in KSHAMTA adopted village, Tamulbari where ST population is more. Survey was done on their traditional agricultural practices.
Contact Person Details
Arifa Momtaz begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : National Science Day
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur organized National Science Day on 28th February with the theme “Future of STI-Impacts of Education, Skills and Work”. Arifa Momtaz Begum, Subject Matter Specialist (Community Science) in her welcome address explained the significance of observing National Science Day. Dr. Debendra Chandra Baruah, Professor, Department of Energy, Tezpur University delivered his lecture on Importance of science in our day to day life. He emphasized on the importance of renewable energy in the present world. Dr. Bikram Borkotoki, Junior Scientist, BNCA. A district level quiz competition was organized among the students of class XI and XII . Also an art competition with the theme “Environmental pollution” among the students of class V to VIII was organized.More than hundred students from different institutions attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Hem Baruah Hall, Tezpur
Description : Five farmers namely Dipali Mandal, Saukat Ali, Matiur Rahman, Saiful Islam and Dildar Hussain received prizes in floriculture and vegetables section in the Workshop cum Horticultural show organized by NERIWALM and Horticultural Society, Sonitpur branch held from 25th to 26th February, 2021.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Workshop
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur organized a day long workshop on potato varietal selection on 25th February. Participatory varietal selection was successfully done by the group of farmers. Appearance, taste and texture of six different potato varieties viz. K. Cipsona, K.Jyoti, K.Himalini, K. Pukhraj, K. Surya and K. Khyati were tested.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur and its some operational villages
Description : Dr. A. K. Tripathi, Director ATARI, Zone VI visited KVK, Sonitpur w.e.f 20th -22nd February, 2021. Different demonstration units in the farmer’s field as well as at KVK farm were visited by him.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Pramod Deka
Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Amolapam, Parmaigjhuli of Tezpur
Description : On farm testing was done on integrated nutrient management in pea var. Aman
Contact Person Details
Dr. Namita Dutta
SMS, Soil Science
namidutta59@gmail.com
8876318970
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Napam, Rupkuria
Description : Nutritional garden were established in two schools and one household
Contact Person Details
Arifa Momtaz begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : A group of 35 Agricultural Extension Assistants along with other officials undergoing a 4 months training at Extension Training Centre, Noltoli visited KVK, Sonitpur on. They were given technical guidance on plant protection measures and vermicompost production. They visited different demonstration units of KVK, sonitpur
Contact Person Details
Dr. Pramod Deka
Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : The training was attended by 15 farm women. different hand embroidery was taught to the participants. Also different items like table linen, handkerchief, wall hanging were prepared by the farm women. Mrs S. borthakur, a local entrepreneur acted as resource person in the training.
Contact Person Details
Arifa Momtaz begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Napam, Tezpur
Description : A total of 20 numbers of ASHA and Anganwadi workers attended the training. They were taught about the Health and Nutrition of elderly people
Contact Person Details
Arifa Momtaz begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : The virtual Horticultural fair organized by IIHR, was webcasted by KVK, Sonitpur where more than 50 farmers from different parts of the district participated.They were given virtual knowledge of different scientific technologies of cultivation of horticultural crops
Contact Person Details
Dr. Pramod Deka
Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute(NER), Biswanath Chariali
Description : An exposure visit was organized by KVK, Sonitpur to Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute(NER), Biswanath Chariali on 8th February,2021 where they were introduced with different agricultural machinaries.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Pramod Deka
Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Assam agricultural university, jorhat
Description : Two farmers namely Gulnoor Sultan and Sanjeeb Bora received prizes in the horticultural show cum competition organized by College of Horticulture and Department of Horticulture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat on 6th February, 2021.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KVK,Sonitpur
Description : The training was attended by 20 ASHA and Anganwadi workers. They were given knowledge about the health and nutrition of pregnant mother and children
Contact Person Details
Arifa Momtaz begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : The training was conducted at KVK, Sonitpur where 15 rural youth and school drop out participated. Making of different processed products were demonstrated. A local entrepreneur, Mrs Nibedita Borah and SDAO canning, Mr. M. Rajkhowa acted as resource person.
Contact Person Details
Arifa Momtaz begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur and its operational villages
Description : Swachhta Pakhwada was observed by KVK, Sonitpur from 16-31 December, 2020. Different swachhta activities were performed each day. Clenliness and sanitation at office campus, market places and public places, awareness on swachhta and waste utilization, composting etc. were done.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Pramod Deka
Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : Different locations of Tezpur
Description : Swachhta Pakhwada was observed by KVK, Sonitpur from 16-31 December, 2020. Different swachhta activities were performed each day. Clenliness and sanitation at office campus, market places and public places, awareness on swachhta and waste utilization, composting etc. were done.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Pramod Deka
Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Venue : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur, Napam, Tezpur
Description : The webcasting of Honourable Prime Minister’s address for releasing of PM kisan money to the farmers was done at KVK, Sonitpur on 25th December where more than 100 farmers viewed the programme. In connection to this a farmer’s scientist interaction was also conducted.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Pramod Deka
Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, sonitpur, Napam, Tezpur
Description : Kisan Diwas was celebrated on 23rd December at KVK, Sonitpur. Two farmers were falicitated by KVK, Sonitpur for their involvement in farming.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Pramod Deka
Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : Kisan Diwas was celebrated on 23rd December at KVK, Sonitpur. Two farmers were falicitated by KVK, Sonitpur for their involvement in farming.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Napam, Tezpur
Description : The training was attended by 25 farm women. they were given demonstration on making of different nutrified recipes from traditional recipes.
Contact Person Details
Arifa Momtaz begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Jamuguri, Amolapam
Description : The oFT was conducted in two Zn and B deficient villages viz Jamuguri and Amolapam
Contact Person Details
Dr. Namita Dutta
SMS, Soil Science
namidutta59@gmail.com
8876318970
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur and Dhekidol, Tezpur
Description : Honourabl Vice Chancellor of Assam Agricultural University, Dr. Bidyut Ch. Deka along with Dr. Prsanna Pathak, Director of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat visited KVK, Sonitpur on 9th December’2020. They had visited the KVK farm and demonstration units of KVK and appraised the activities of KVK
Contact Person Details
Dr. Pramod Deka
Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : World Soil Day
Venue : Kalyanpur Gaon Panchayat, Barangabari, Biswanath
Description : An awareness programme on soil health, importance of soil test and soil health card was organized by KVK Sonitpur in Kalyanpur Gaon Panchayat, Barangabari, Biswanath where more than 70 no.s of farmers participated. Among them 63 no.s of farmers were provided with soil health card
Contact Person Details
Dr. Namita Dutta
SMS, Soil Science
namidutta59@gmail.com
8876318970
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur
Description : KVK, Sonitpur observed “World Food Day “on 16th October, 2020 with the theme “Grow, nourish, sustain. Together. Our actions are our future” .Arifa Momtaz Begum, SMS (Community Science), explained the significance of World Food day. She emphasized about importance of fruits and vegetables in our daily diet, ways to nutrify our traditional recipes and request the participants to establish a kitchen garden in every household. The office secretary of District Mahila Morcha Naba Sarmah, encouraged the women to take vegetable cultivation as an income generating activity and also to fulfill the requirement of vegetables in our daily diet. In connection to the programme a cooking competition was also organized to make the women aware about nutrification of recipes. The competition was judged by Dr. Bhrigu Kumar Neog, SMS (Animal Science), Sanjukta Saikia, SMS (Plant Protection), Dr. Namita Dutta, SMS(Soil Sci) and Roji Chutia, SMS(Agronomy).Seeds of improved varieties were also distributed.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur
Description : As part of the nationwide celebration of ‘Mahila Kisan Diwas’, KVK, Sonitpur organized a day long programme on 15th October, 2020 in its office campus.Welcoming the participants of the programme, Arifa Momtaz Begum, SMS(Community Science) Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur said about the importance of celebrating Mahila Kisan Divas. She also emphasized about the multi-dimensional role of women in agriculture and allied sectors. Scientific cultivation and value addition of mushroom as an income generating activity was discussed by Sanjukta Saikia, SMS (Plant Protection) of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur. Dr. Namita Dutta, SMS (Soil Science) of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur elaborately explained about the production technology of vermicompost to the participants.An extempore speech competition was also organized among the participants coordinated by Dr. Bhrigu Kumar Neog, SMS (Animal Science).To mark the day and to encourage, five progressive women were felicitated by KVK,Sonitpur
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur
Description : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur organized a day long programme on Poshan Abhiyan on 17th September, 2020. With the theme “Eat Right- Bite by Bite” of National Nutrition Month the programme was organized to make the anganwadi workers and farm women aware about the importance of nutrition garden, Nutri-thali for balanced diet, Bio- fortified foods for nutrition and the package of practices of vegetables and horticultural crops.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : Webcasting of the Inauguration of Administrative building of Rani Lakshmibai Centra Agricultural University by Honourable P M was organized at KVK, Sonitpur. All the staff and some farmers were present. For the programme Forty numbers of farmers were registered by KVK, Sonitpur
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : The 74th Independence Day was celebrated at KVK, Sonitpur.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Napam panchayat,Tezpur
Description : The training was attended by 20 ASHA and Anganwadi workers. They were given knowledge about Health and nutrition of elderly people.
Contact Person Details
Arifa Momtaz begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Pakhiajar village of Tezpur
Description : The two days training & demonstration programme on rice value chain was conducted at Pakhiajar village of Tezpur. Discussions were made on different marketing linkages. Demonstration on rice super bags, moisture meter was given to the farmers and farm women.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Jamuguri, Sonitpur
Description : The two day training was organized at Jamuguri of sonitpur. Different post harvest technologies were discussed. Mr Saurajyoti Baishya, Post harvest Specialist of IRRI, acted as resource person in the training programme. Demonstration on portable rice mill was given to the farmers and farm women.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur
Description : Dr. Pramod Chandra Deka, welcomed the farmers and dignitaries on the occasion. Addressing the training programme, Dr. Deka emphasized about the proper rice growing and management practices and also about safety measures to be taken during the current pandemic (Covid 19) situation. Mr. Vivek Kumar, Specialist, IRRI, was present as a resource person who thoroughly discussed regarding APART project, its aims and objectives. He elaborated about the modern rice management practices right from nursery bed preparation to harvesting, up until storage. He also spoke about improved flood and drought tolerant rice varieties, various modern machinaries related to rice cultivation, proper timings and doses of fertilizer applications, proper weed management practices and harvesting techniques. A short interactive session was held between the IRRI Scientist, APART staff and Scientists of KVK, Sonitpur regarding different aspects of agriculture. After this some of the farmers shared their experience.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Pramod Deka
Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : In-Service Training
Venue : Napam Panchayat, Tezpur
Description : The training was organized at Napam village of Tezpur. ASHA and anganwadi workers were made aware about the nutrition of the elderly.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Holmora, Tezpur
Description : The training aimed to aware the Anganwadi workers and ASHA workers about different behavioural problems of children and the awys to overcome them
Contact Person Details
Arifa Momtaz begum
SMS, Community science
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Punioni village, Tezpur
Description : The training was organized in Punioni village of Tezpur. Dr. Promod Ch. Deka, Head, KVK, Sonitpur in his speech talked about the present scenario of COVID 19 pandemic and requested the farmers to cooperate with district administration to fight against COVID 19. Discussion was made on different symptoms of COVID 19 by Dr. Namita Dutta, Subject Matter Specialist of KVK, Sonitpur. Arifa Momtaz Begum, Subject Matter Specialist of KVK, Sonitpur in her speech explained about different ways to fight against COVID 19. Steps for proper hand washing were also demonstrated by her. She gave an idea how we can boost human immunity by consuming different indigenous fruits and vegetables.A total of 20 farmers and farm women attended the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Rupkuria, Tezpur
Description : The field day was organized in the farmer's field. The Boro paddy seedlings were transplanted by using mechanical transplanter. The performance of the transplanter was explained by the Head, KVK, Sonitpur. The farmer shared his experience in front of other farmers.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Pramod Deka
Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Amolapam village of Tezpur
Description : The training was conducted at Amolapam village of Tezpur. Dr. Promod Ch. Deka, Head, KVK, Sonitpur in his speech talked about the present scenario of COVID 19 pandemic and requested the farmers to cooperate with district administration to fight against COVID 19. Discussion was made on different symptoms of COVID 19 by Dr. Namita Dutta, Subject Matter Specialist of KVK, Sonitpur. Arifa Momtaz Begum, Subject Matter Specialist of KVK, Sonitpur in her speech explained about different ways to fight against COVID 19. Steps for proper hand washing were also demonstrated by her. She gave an idea how we can boost human immunity by consuming different indigenous fruits and vegetables.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : In-Service Training
Venue : Holmora, Tezpur
Description : The training was conducted at Holmora village of Tezpur with ASHA and anganwadi workers. Different behavioural problems were discussed and the ways to overcome them were discussed
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Amolapam,Beseria,Jamuguri
Description : At present the farmers/ farm women are producing summer mushroom.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Sanjukta Saikia
SMS(Plant Protection)
sanjukta_saikia@yahoo.co.in
8486035310
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Amolapam village, Napam village, Beseria, Sonitpur
Description : The OFT was conducted on the month of October, 2019 to evaluate the effect of Integrated nutrient management in comparison to farmers practice/conventional practice. INM practice was found to have better effect on soil properties such as organic carbon, available nitrogen and soil texture. The yield was also considerably improved
Contact Person Details
Dr. Namita Dutta
SMS, Soil Science
namidutta59@gmail.com
8876318970
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Seunigaon, Balichapori
Description : The inputs were distributed to 10 nos of weavers from SHGs.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : The participants were make aware about scientific production of vermicompost.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Namita Dutta
SMS, Soil Science
namidutta59@gmail.com
8876318970
Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Jamuguri, Seunichuk
Description : The programme was conducted in the village called Seunichuk. More than 30 farmers attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Pramod Deka
Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Bihoguri,Napam chapori
Description : The trial is conducted in two villages.The seed treatment with Pseudomonus Flourosence is done .
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Sanjukta Saikia
SMS(Plant Protection)
sanjukta_saikia@yahoo.co.in
8486035310
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Napam Village, Sonai Nepali village, Punioni village, Sonitpur
Description : The FLD was conducted in Napam, Sonai Nepali , Punioni village of Sonitpur district to assess the effect of Zn and boron in rice toria cropping sequence with 3 no.s of farmers.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Namita Dutta
SMS, Soil Science
namidutta59@gmail.com
8876318970
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur Campus
Description : The event was organized in KVK, Sonitpur campus where all the staff and some farmers from nearby villages were present. At the begining A pledge taking ceremony was organized and the programme ended with a peace rally.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Programme Coordinator
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK,Sonitpur
Description : The programme was organized by KVK, Sonitpur in association with lead Fertilizer Company Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited, Assam. An extension bulletin entitled “Soil Health Card: Farmer’s awareness about Soil Test” was released and distributed among the farmers. Dr.Namita Dutta, SMS (Soil Science) explained the significance of balanced fertilizer application, importance of Soil health Card (SHC) and encouraged the farmers for soil test. Mrs. Morjina Begum, President, Napam Gaon Panchayat, emphasized about the soil health restoration and use of recommended dose of fertilizers in crop field. Fertilizer Officer, IFCCO, Mr. Partha Saikia also discussed about the types of fertilizers, their judicious use and different subsidized programmes of fertilizers offered by Govt. of India. A short interactive session was also held between the farmers and scientists of KVK, Sonitpur. More than two hundred nos. of farmers from different parts of the district attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : KVK, campus and Napam M. V. School
Description : On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Cleanliness drive was undertaken in the KVK, campus. in connection to this, awareness campaign was undertaken in the school along with art and speech competition.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur, Napam, Tezpur
Description : A day long programme on Large Scale Tree Plantation programme initiated by Hon’ble PM of India, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, GoI was organized by KVK, Sonitpur on 17.09.17 at the office premises. At the beginning of the event, 25nos. of fruit as well as agro forestry plants were planted in the KVK, Sonitpur campus. More than 100 farmers from different parts of the district were present and more than 500 plants were distributed among them.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Vaccination Programme is conducted at Amolapam Village and the Launching programme is organised at KVK Sonitpur campus
Description : A day long programme of launch of National Animal Disease Control for FMD and Brucellosis and Artificial Insemination Programme was live webcasted at KVK,Sonitpur in collaboration with District Veterinary Deptt. Sonitpur. The programme high lighted the incidence of FMD and Brucellosis among cattles and its remedial measures. A vaccination camp was organised at amolapam village,Tezpur where 69 nos. of cattles were vaccinated and 2nos. of AI was successfully carried out. A ceremonial distribution of Black Gram var. IPU-0-43 and Green Gram var. IPM-0214 was carried out among the farmers.The GP President Mrs. M. Begum was present at the event as Guest of Honour.Around 100 nos. of farmers and farm women from various part of the district participated at the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. P.C. Deka
Head,KVK,Sonitpur
kvk_sonitpur@aau.ac.in
9435521447
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Beseria, Tezpur
Description : The training was attended by15 farm women and rural youth of Beseria village. Making of different squashes, pickles, jams, jellies were demonstrated to them.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Napam, Ketekibari, Harigaon
Description : The trial was conducted in three locations. Making of different value added products from drumstick was demonstrated
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : KVK, Sonitpur celebrated the 73rd Independence day in its campus with full enthusiasm.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Beseria,Tezpur
Description : The training was conducted at Beseria with 25 nos. of farmers.Demonstrations on different bio-control agents were given.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Sanjukta Saikia
SMS(Plant Protection)
sanjukta_saikia@yahoo.co.in
8486035310
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur, Napam, Tezpur
Description : The training was attended by 15 rural youth and farm women of Napam and Holmora area of Tezpur. Different value added products were prepared by the participants under the guidance of Master trainer.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Bihaguri, Tezpur
Description : The training was conducted at Bihaguri in collaboration with College of Fishery Science, Raha
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Jugloni, Tezpur
Description : The programme was conducted at Jugloni village.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Workshop
Venue : Govt Girls' School, Tezpur
Description : The workshop was conducted at Govt Girls Higher Secondary School, Tezpur. Guardians of the students of class IX were the participants of the workshop.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur campus
Description : The International Yoga Day,2019 was organised with full enthusiasm at KVK, Sonitpur campus.All the scientific and office staff actively participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur campus
Description : A day long training programme along with method demonstration on Sali Paddy was organised at KVK,Sonitpur under APART.The method demonstration include the preparation of mat nursery.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Rupkuria village Sonitpur, Assam
Description : A field day programme on Summer Paddy under APART was organised at Rupkuria village. A total of 25 nos. of farmers and farm women participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Barua Doloni Sonitpur, Assam
Description : A day long training programme on Pickle Making" along with method demonstration was organised at Barua Doloni village in collaboration with ASRLM, Tezpur. 16 nos. of members from different SHGs participated in the training.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK,Sonitpur & Napam Chapori
Description : A day long programme on “World Environment Day” with the theme of “Air Pollution ”was organised by KVK, Sonitpur, Napam, on 5th of June, 2019 at Napam Chapori Village. The programme was started with an inaugural speech of Mrs Sanjukta Saikia, SMS (Plant Protection), who welcomed the participants and aware the farmers about the importance of plants in minimizing air pollution and purification. A plantation programme of medicinal/fruit plant saplings was conducted in the surroundings of village temple of Napam Chapori village where 40nos. of farmers and farm women actively participated. The medicinal/fruit plant saplings were also distributed among the farmers. The plantation programme was also conducted in the office campus of KVK, Sonitpur. Angana Sarmah, SMS(Horticulture), Roji Chutia, SMS(Agronomy), Sarmistha Borgohain (PAC), Janardan Das, PA (Agri), Rajib Singh (FM), Uttam Jyoti Sarmah (OSA), Jitam Kasyap (JSCO), APART officials and other KVK staff were also present in the programme
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Sanjukta Saikia
SMS(Plant Protection)
sanjukta_saikia@yahoo.co.in
8486035310
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : NERIWALM, Tezpur
Description : The training was conducted at NERIWALM, Tezpur. The participants was given lecture and demo on vermicompost production
Contact Person Details
Dr. Namita Dutta
SMS, Soil Science
namidutta59@gmail.com
8876318970
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : The training was organized at KVK, Sonitpur where 15 farm women and youth participated. method demonstration was given on making of different value added products from traditional handloom products like gamocha.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur Campus
Description : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur on 1st April, 2019 celebrated the 51st Foundation Day of Assam Agricultural University at its Napam campus. The programme started with the hoisting of AAU flag by Dr. P.C. Deka, Head, KVK, Sonitpur followed by a general meeting. In this context, Dr. P.C. Deka discussed about the journey of AAU from 1969 till date. Dr. Deka also highlighted about the achievements of AAU for disseminating different agricultural technologies for the benefits of the farming community. Along with this, a cultural programme was also organized by the RAWEP students stationed at KVK, Sonitpur. The programme ended with a Vote of thanks by Head,KVK,Sonitpur.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK,Sonitpur Tezpur, Assam
Description : World Sparrow Day,2019 was organised on 20.03.19 at KVK, Sonitpur campus.Dr, P.C.Deka,Head, KVK, Sonitpur discussed about the ways of conserving the endangered different species of birds.He also addressed the farmers of the district for conserving the beneficial birds of agricultural field.The programme also included distribution of scientifically design sparrow nest(box) to the farmers.More than 50 farmers participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Napam village Tezpur, Sonitpur
Description : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur organized the International Women’s Day with the theme “Think Equal, Build Smart, Innovate for Change” on 8th March, 2019 at its Napam village.The main objective of the programme was to create awareness about the present scenario and the role of women in both socio and economic growth in the society. Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum, SMS(Community Science) elaborated the importance of International Women’s Day and emphasized on women empowerment.Mrs. Angana Sarmah, SMS(Horticulture) discussed about the different schemes of government for upliftment of women community through creating Self Help Groups. Along with the programme, the RAWEP student stationed at KVK, Sonitpur gave a method demonstration on vermicompositing for income generation. Other officials from KVK, Sonitpur Ms.Namita Duta, Ms. Roji Chutia and Mrs. Sarmistha Borgohain were also present in the programme KVK, Sonitpur felicitated two farm women for their contributionin the handloom sector.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Kisan Mela
Venue : Ban Theatre
Description : A day long District Kisan Mela was organised by KVK, Sonitpur, Napam, on 1st March, 2019 at Ban Theatre,Tezpur.Dr. R. K. Saud, Associate Director of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat highlighted some of the extension activities performed by AAU for the benefit of the farming community. Addressing the gathering, Dr. K. M. Buzarbaruah, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, AAU, Jorhat, spoke about the Agricultural Scenario of Assam and steps to be taken for doubling the farmers income by 2022. The Hon’ble MP of Tezpur Mr. R. P. Sarma advocated for organic farming and advised the farming community to take agriculture as a business mode. The Hon’ble Minister of Irrigation, Revenue and Disaster Management, Mr. B.Kalita, focussed on the different schemes taken up by the present central & state government for the benefit of the farming community. Along with the programme, an agricultural exhibition and a Horticultural show cum competition were also organised.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur Campus
Description : A day long programme on Pradhan Mantri Samman Nidhi(PM-Kisan) was organised by KVK, Sonitpur on 24.02.19. The programme includes webcasting of "Maan Ki Baat" and launching of Pradhan Mantri Samman Nidhi(PM-Kisan) by Hon'ble PM of India.The programme was inaugurated by Mr. R.P. Sarma,MP, Tezpur Constituency.In his speech, he discussed about the importance of the scheme among the farmers.Mr.N.Parwar, Deputy Commissioner, Sonitpur also attended the programme and had a good interaction with all the farmers.Officials from different Govt. and Non-Govt.attended the programme.Along with this programme ,a Pre-rabi campaign cum exhibition is also being organised. a total of 275 farmers attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Napam Chapori, Tezpur
Description : The OFT was carried out in two locations with three no.s of beneficiaries. Yield parameter and basic soil properties (both initial and final) was analyzed.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Namita Dutta
SMS, Soil Science
namidutta59@gmail.com
8876318970
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur Napam,Tezpur
Description : A day long District level workshop on “Scientific Cultivation Technology of Coconut and Value Addition” was organised by KVK, Sonitpur, Napam,on 8th February, 2019 at its campus.The programme was organised in collaboration with Coconut Development Board,Guwahati.Dr. P.C. Deka,Head,KVK, Sonitpur welcomed the participants to the workshop.The workshop was inaugurated by the DAO, Sonitpur, Mr. P.C. Bora. In his address, Mr. Bora highlighted the importance of commercial cultivation of coconut.Delivering his lecture as a resource person, Dr. M. Neog, ADEE, AAU, Jorhat discussed about the Scientific cultivation of coconut in the district.Another speaker of the workshop,Dr. B. P.Gautam, Prof.& Head, Deptt. Of Horticulture, BNCA, Biswanath Chariali,discussed about the nursery raising techniques related to coconut cultivation.Various coconut development schemes,harvesting techniques and importance of value addition in coconut were discussed by Shri E.Aravazthi, Deputy Director,CODB,Guwahati.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Bhalukjaroni Village Sonitpur, Assam
Description : A field day was conducted among the farmers of Bhalukjaroni Village regarding crop cutting experiment on wet DSR to demonstrate the yield under this resource efficient establishment technique and creating mass awareness about stress tolerant variety viz. Ranjit Sub-1, Bahadur Sub-1, Swarna Sub-1.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : A day long awareness programme on “World Soil Day” was organised by KVK, Sonitpur, Napam, on 6 th of December, 2018.The programme was inaugurated by Arifa Momtaz Begum, SMS(Community Science) and welcomed the farmers of nearby villages. Namita Dutta, SMS (Soil Science) discussed “The importance of soil health management and Soil Health Card”, and asked the card holders to apply all the required nutrients as per the recommendation provided in the soil health card. A lecture was also delivered by Sanjukta Saikia, SMS (Plant Protection) on “Importance of organic farming and organic inputs in agriculture”. The farmers were also demonstrated about Vermicompost and Azolla in Soil health management. About fifty numbers of farmers from nearby villages participated in the programme. Roji Chutia, SMS(Agronomy), Sarmistha Borgohain, PAC, APART officials and other KVK staff were also present in the programme. The programmed was concluded with a vote of thanks by Sanjukta Saikia.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Field Day
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur Napam, Tezpur
Description : The field day on Hybrid rice Arize 6444 Gold was organised on 22.11.2018 at KVK, Sonitpur. More than 25 nos. of farmers participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Gingia, Biswanath Chariali
Description : A daylong training programme on scientific cultivation of potato was organized on 21.11.018 at Gingia near Biswanath Chariali for the members of Satbhani Potato Producers Company Limited. The programme was organized by KVK, Sonitpur in collaboration with Biswanath College of Agriculture where associate Dean and professors of BNCA, Scientists of KVK, Sonitpur along with Head delivered their lectures on “Scientific production of potato” and interacted with the farmers. The CEO and Board of members of Satbhani Potato Producers Company Limited were also present in the training and raised their problems in the discussion.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Amolapam, Tezpur Assam
Description : The field day on Improved production technology of cauliflower under NICRA was organized on 20.11.18 in the Amolapam village. A total of 22 farmers and farm women participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur Campus
Description : World Food Day was organised with great enthusiam at KVK, Sonitpur campus on 16.10.2018.Mrs. Ajita Kalita, Asstt. teacher , Napam M.V. School cum a local entrepreneur(Food Processing) acted as a resource person in the event.More than 40 nos. of farmers and farm women participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : Korioni Bengali village, Tezpur
Description : A door to door awareness cum demonstration programme was conducted at Korioni Bengali village, Tezpur on 01.10.2018. The villagers are given awareness about proper sanitation and personal hygiene. 20 villagers and 6 officials from KVK, Sonitpur participated in the programme
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur Campus
Description : A day long workshop on petroleum conservation was held at KVK, Sonitpur at its Napam Campus on 9th October, 2018. The workshop was inaugurated by Dr. P.C.Deka, Head, KVK, Sonitpur. Dr. Pankaj Baruah, Director NERIWALM, Tezpur, elucidated the measures by which we can minimize the use of petroleum in agricultural operations and thereby conserve energy for the benefit of the society. He also emphasized on different techniques for minimizing household fuel consumption. Delivering his lecture as resource person, Dr. Deben Baruah, Professor, Department of Energy, Tezpur University elaborated the use of solar and biological sources of energy in agricultural and house hold consumption. He emphasized the use of farmer friendly and cost effective farm machineries for the economic benefit of the farming fraternity. The workshop was attended by more than 35 farmers and farm women along with scientific staff of KVK, Sonitpur.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : krishi Vigyan kendra, Sonitpur, AAU,Napam
Description : The training was organized in collaboration with Mahila Shakti kendra,(a NGO) at KVK, Sonitpur campus. A total of 29 farmers from Chariduar area of Sonitpur district along with officials of MASK attended the training.The participants were made aware about agricultural biodiversity with special reference to floral diversity of Assam.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur campus and Napam village
Description : On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur organised a Cleanliness drive at KVK, Sonitpur campus and at adjoining Napam village. An awareness on cleanliness and environmental pollution was conducted at the village. To make people aware about the programme, KVK staff performed an inspirational song about cleanliness. All together 33 nos. of village people and KVK, Staff participated in the programme
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur, Bharalipariya Kanyaka farm, Uriyamguri, Amolapam, Beseria
Description : A total number of 25 farmers were given exposure to different demonstrations on rice with new technical interventions of IRRI under APART
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : Madhavdev Sishu Niketan School
Description : On the occasion of Swachhta Hi Sewa, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur organised a discussion & open quiz competition related to swachhta at Madhavdev Sishu Niketan. A discussion on personal hygiene and environmental pollution was conducted. After that an open quiz competition was organised among the students.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : Napam, Tezpur Assam
Description : On the occasion of Swachhta Hi Sewa, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur organised a waste collection drive in shared space. The villagers were given awareness on management of waste products and the ways of reusing the waste for making animal feed. A total of 10 villagers participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : Jamuguri, Silabondha
Description : On the occasion of Swachhta Hi Sewa, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur organised a cleaning of back alleys through awareness drive. A total of 34 villagers participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur and Bharaliparia Kanayaka Farm,Jamugurihat
Description : A two day training programme on quality seed production for rice under Assam Agri-Business and Rural Transformation Project(APART) was organized by KVK,Sonitpur. The first day programme was conducted at KVK campus where more than 30 farmers participated.The training programme was inaugurated by Dr. P.C.Deka, Prof and Head,KVK,Sonitpur.In the second day the programme was conducted at Bharaliparia Kanayaka Farm,Jamugurihat where the beneficiaries from Jamuguri and nearby areas participated.The programme included training as well as a demonstration among the farmers.Md Abdul Raoof Khan,Specialist, Agricultural Research and Development (Seed Expert) from IRRI acted as resource person on both days. Mr.P. Barman,Junior Researcher,IRRI, Mr. M.Saikia,Project Associate and Mr.D.Bhattacharjya, Asstt. Project Scientist under APART from Assam Agricultural University and other scientists from KVK attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : Krishi Vigyan kendra, Sonitpur, AAU, Napam
Description : An awareness cum demonstration programme on production of vermicompost was conducted by KVK< Sonitpur on 24.09.2018
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : Napam M.V. School Napam, Tezpur, Assam
Description : A rally was conducted in collaboration with Napam M.V. School by KVK, Sonitpur to aware the general public about sanitation. The students of the school along with the staff of KVK, Sonitpur actively participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
Ms. Sarmistha Borgohain
Programme Asstt. Computer
ju29.borgohain@gmail.com
9864136645
Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : Amolapam Village
Description : A door to door meeting was organised by KVK, Sonitpur on 21.09.2018 to create awareness on behaviour change with respect to sanitation behaviours.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : Amolapam Village Tezpur, Assam
Description : On the occasion of Swachhta Hi Sewa, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur organised a awareness on non-biodegradable and biodegradable waste management.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : On the occasion of Swachhta Hi Sewa, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur organised a cleanliness drive in its office campus on 19.09.2018. All staff and contractual labour of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur actively participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : Bhalukjaroni L. P. School Tezpur, Assam
Description : On the occasion of Swachhta Hi Sewa, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur organised an awareness programme on handwashing at Bhalukjaroni L. P. School on 18.09.2018. The children were given a demonstration of proper handwashing procedure. All total 78 nos of children along with teachers participated in the programme. Five scientists from Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur and Amolapam Street
Description : The cleanliness drive programme was organised with great enthusiasm. The programme included cleanliness of the office premises and local street.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur Campus
Description : The awareness campaign was organised at KVK, Sonitpur among the staff members of the station and farmers of the local area.The programme focused on different sanitation practices on health and hygiene.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Bhalukjaroni Primary School Bhalukjaroni, Tezpur Assam
Description : On the occasion of National Nutrition week(1st Sept - 7thSept), an awareness camp was organised at Bhalukjaroni Primary School on 7th September,2018. More than 50 students from class II to V along with teachers participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur campus
Description : The students of Dikrai HS School were given an exposure on different demo units and agricultural technologies present in KVK, Sonitpur campus.They were made aware of the future prospects and scope of the agricultural sector.More than 50 nos. of students along with teaching staff visited KVK, Sonitpur.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Dhekiajuli, Jaroni Chapori,Bapubheti,Besseria
Description : A team of scientists of KVK, Sonitpur underwent a survey of different fields for plot selection under CFLD programme. They were accompanied by APART scientists for monitoring the fields of beneficiaries under the input distribution programme conducted by KVK,Sonitpur.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK,Sonitpur Campus
Description : The 72nd Independence Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at KVK,Sonitpur.Dr. P.C.Deka,Head of KVK,Sonitpur hoisted our National Flag at office premises in presence of scientific and other staff members.He explained the significance of Independence Day and the programme ended up with the National Anthem.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Krishi Vigyan Kendra Campus Napam
Description : KVK, Sonitpur conducted a massive plantation drive at its Napam campus in collaboration with Tezpur Central University.A total of 150 saplings comprising indigenous major and minor fruits along with forest and ornamental plants were planted in the campus. The programme was inaugurated by Dr.B.Das,Registrar,Tezpur University in presence of Dr. D.Deka,Dean,Students Welfare,Tezpur University,Dr. P.C.Deka,Head,KVK,Sonitpur and a host of faculty members and staff of Tezpur University and KVK,Sonitpur.The programme was jointly coordinated by Mr. Girin Hazarika,Asstt. Horticulturist,Tezpur University and Mr.H.J.Saloi,FM,KVK,Sonitpur.The volunteer of NSS wing of TU also actively participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur, Napam, Tezpur
Description : A sum of 52 nos of farmers including 33 farm women attended the programme. The Interaction programme of Hon'ble Primisnister with SHGs and Women groups was Web Casted at KVK, Sonitpur, Napam, Tezpur.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur adopted Punioni-Bagchung and Nagharia village Sonitpur, Assam
Description : A high level Zonal Monitoring Team of National Innovations of Climate Resilient Agriculture(NICRA) visited Krishi Vigyan Kendra(KVK),Sonitpur from 4th to 5th July,2018. The team visited the KVK, Sonitpur NICRA programme implemented main village Punioni –Baghchung and the successful intervention up scaling village Nagharia near Balipara and interacted with the farmers and farm women regarding the benefits derived out from the successful agricultural interventions up scaled through this Indian Council of Agricultural Research Project(ICAR) funded project implemented through Central Institute of Dry Land Agriculture(CRIDA),Hyderabad.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK,Sonitpur
Description : The International Yoga Day was celebrated at KVK Sonitpur on 21/06/18. All the scientific and other staff members actively participated in the programme. The programme started at 8-30 am and continued upto 9-30 am. During the programme the staff members of KVK, Sonitpur led by Head, KVK, Sonitpur performed a number of Ashanas following which a discussion on the importance of yoga for relieving physical and mental stress was conducted
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : The event was organized at KVK, Sonitpur where farmers from different localities of the district were present.All together 193 farmers and farm women participated in the event. Out of which 38 were farm women.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : AGVB, RSETI, Lalmati, Tezpur
Description : The training was conducted with 23 farm women. Topics covered were 1. Nutritional importance & value addition of mushroom 2 Pest management & disease control activities of mushroom cultivation.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : AGVB, RSETI, Lalmati, Tezpur
Description : The training was conducted with 23 farm women from Dhekiajuli block. Topics covered were scientific cultivation of mushroom, identification of poisonous mushroom, natural growth aspects, composting etc.
Contact Person Details
Hengul Jyoti Saloi
Farm Manager
hengul2015@gmail.com
7002711990
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Nagaharia village, (NICRA village), Chariduar
Description : The Village Climate Risk Management Committee in the NICRA village was constructed
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Sengelimari M. V. School, and NICRA village Chariduar
Description : A day long programme was observed at the Sengelimari M. V. School, and NICRA village of Chariduar. An awareness meeting followed by art & quiz competition and plantation programme was organized.
Contact Person Details
D-r Promo-d Chandr-a Dek-a
Professo-r an-d Hea-d
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Napam Chapori, Tezpur
Description : The training was attended by 25 farmer and farm women of Napam Chapori village. Cultivation of different high value crops like brocolli, capsicum, mushroom, king chilli was discussed
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : Napam Chapori, Tezpur
Description : Method demonstration was given to the farmers on mushroom production. different steps for mushroom cultivation were thoroughly demonstrated to the farmers
Contact Person Details
Dr. Bhrigu Kumar Neog
SMS, Animal Science
bhriguneog24@gmail.com
8811086567
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : BNCA, FMTTI, Sakomoto Tea Estate, Coco pit industry,Madhur Food Products, Lahkar Udyog
Description : A group of 33 youth were taken to different agro based industries & institutes in order to give them exposure to diffrent activities carried out by them.BNCA, FMTTI, Sakomoto Tea Estate, Coco pit industry,Madhur Food Products, Lahkar Udyog were the main place of the visit
Contact Person Details
Dr. Bhrigu Kumar Neog
SMS, Animal Science
bhriguneog24@gmail.com
8811086567
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : 1.STC,Majgoan,Under Depota Block,Tezpur 2. Jamuguri under Naduar block, Tezpur
Description : The programme was conducted in two different locations simultaneously. One at STC,Majgoan,Under Depota Block,Tezpur where Hon'ble M P of Tezpur Mr R P Sarmah and MLA of Tezpur Mr Brindaban Goswami addressed 93 farmers. Dr. P. C. Deka, Head KVK, Sonitpur discussed about different activities for doubling farmers income. Another programme was held at Jamuguri under Naduar block, Tezpur where P. Thengal SRF of KVK, Sonitpur along with two ADOs attended and discussed about different progammes for doubling farmers income
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Skill Development Training
Venue : Madhur Food Products, Ketekibari, Tezpur
Description : The training was attended by 15 youth. Topics covered were viz.introduction of different bakery products, basic units of measurement used for making bakery products, nutritive value of the products, storage and packaging, marketing linkage of the products followed by Method demonstration on Preparation of different sweet biscuits, salty biscuits, simple cake, chocolate cake, pastry, buns, pizza, puffs and tooti footi.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Agriculture Exhibition
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur campus
Description : A day long farmers fair cum agricultural exhibition was held at KVK Sonitpur campus on 7th April,2018.The exhibition was inaugurated by Dr DK Bora, Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat.Different agricultural technologies were showcased in the exhibition. IFFCO,Tea Board ,two tractor companies, nurseries and some self help groups participated in the exhibition .More than hundred farmers ,farm women and rural youth attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Programme Coordinator
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur, AAU, Napam, Tezpur
Description : More than hundred farmer, farm women, youth and extension personnel were present in the programme. Different agro based problems were discussed and suggesstions were given accordingly
Contact Person Details
Dr. Bhrigu Kumar Neog
SMS, Animal Science
bhriguneog24@gmail.com
8811086567
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur Campus
Description : The training was conducted on 27th & 28th March,2018 to show the farming community about the benefits of e-marketing & e-agriculture.The training include different strategies of e-marketing and ways of elaborating their marketing strength.Mrs. Sarmistha Borgohain, PAC, KVK, Sonitpur discussed about briefly about the topic and its practical applications to the farming community.A total of 30 rural youth participated in the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Ms. Sarmistha Borgohain
Programme Asstt. Computer
ju29.borgohain@gmail.com
9864136645
Event Category : Skill Development Training
Venue : Napam village, Tezpur
Description : The training was attended by 13 farm women and 2 farmer of Napam village. Making of different value added products like hand purse, wall hanging, shopping bag, water bottle carrying bag,table mat were demonstrated to the participants.At the end of the programme certificates were distributed to them.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : NICRA adopted village
Description : Demonstration programme on rearing of pigs with improved germplasm-50% Hampshire 50% Indigenous Pigs, for higher income generation.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Bhrigu Kumar Neog
SMS, Animal Science
bhriguneog24@gmail.com
8811086567
Event Category : Krishi Unnati Mela IARI
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur Campus
Description : The web-telecasting of the Krishi Unnati Mela,2018 along with award ceremony was well organised by KVK, Sonitpur. The event was inaugurated by Mr. R.P.Sharma, MP, Tezpur.A total of 380 farmers attended the programme. Different officials from line departments like veterinary, fishery and press member were also present in the event.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Skill Development Training
Venue : KVK, sonitpur, AAU, Napam, Tezpur
Description : Different value added products like curtain, table linen, cushion cover, kurtas etc were made from traditional handloom products. 15 nos of farm women & school drop out from Napm village were participated in the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : NICRA adopted village
Description : Demonstration on use of area specific mineral mixture-AAUVETMIN,developed by Assam Agricultural University for routine feeding of crossbred dairy cows.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Bhrigu Kumar Neog
SMS, Animal Science
bhriguneog24@gmail.com
8811086567
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Napam, Tezpur,
Description : The training was conducted in Napam village and attended by 21 farm women and 4 farmer. Different value added products from jaggery were discussed. Method demonstration of making of different products like liquid jaggery, sugarcane juice, different laddus and pithas, chikkies were given to the trainees. Besides packaging, storage and marketing of the products were discussed
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Napam village Tezpur, Assam
Description : A programme on International Women's Day was organised by KVK, Sonitpur on 08/03/2018. The programme was celebrated with the theme "Press for Progress-a push for gender parity worldwide. The programme was attended by 40 participants.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Skill Development Training
Venue : Nagharia, Chariduar, Sonitpur
Description : the training was attended by 25 farmers and farm women of Naghaaria village of Chariduar block of Sonitpur district. Scientific cultivation practices, nutritional importance and value addition of mushroom were discussed along with method demonstration
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Skill Development Training
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur, AAU, Napam
Description : The programme was attended by 15 rural youth of Napam village. Making of artificial flowers from organdie cloth solar wood paper, foam, stockings, ribbon, were demonstrated to the participants. A local entrepreneur Mrs Sibani Das acted as resource person.At the end of the programme certificate of participation were distributed among the trainees.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Napam M.V. School Tezpur, Assam
Description : The National Science Day was celebrated in the Napam M.V.School by KVK, Sonitpur with an aim to create massive awareness about the importance of advance science and technology in the near future. The event was well organized with a quiz competition among the students. A demonstration of vermicompost was also conducted to show its importance among the students and other staffs of the school. The programme ended with plantation of few different tree in the school premises.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Conference hall of Sonitpur Zilla Parisad,Tezpur Assam
Description : The SAC meeting of KVK, Sonitpur was held on 21/02/18 at the conference hall of Sonitpur Zilla Parisad,Tezpur under the chairmanship of Dr.HC Bhattacharyya,DEE, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat. The meeting thoroughly discussed regarding the action plan to be prepared by the KVK, Sonitpur for the next financial year,2018-19. It has also reviewed the action taken report and suggestions made during the last scientific advisory committee meeting held on 15/03/17.The heads of different line departments or their representative from agriculture, veterinary, social welfare ,forest ,industries ,sericulture ,NABARD, NRLM,ASRLM, RSETI,NERIWALM,AIR etc. along with some farmers, farm women ,agri-entrepreneurs, representative from different NGOs attended the meeting. The meeting were also attended by Dr. AK Chakraborty,DR(Vety.),AAU,Khanapara,Dr. R. Bordoloi, Principal Scientist, ATARI, Guwahati, Dr. P. Saikia,Chief Scientist, RARS, Lakhimpur and Dr.R.Barman, Associate Dean,BNCA.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KVK Sonitpur Campus
Description : A two days training programme were conducted to create massive awareness about the importance of solar energy among the farming community. Dr. Deben Baruah,Professor,Deptt.of Energy,Tezpur University acted as Resource Person in the event.Dr. Baruah showed the importance and benefits of solar energy in the agricultural field.Mrs. Sarmistha Borgohain,PAC,KVK,Sonitpur discussed briefly about the Solar water pump,Solar dryer and its uses.Two research scholar under Deptt of Energy also demonstrated practically the solar water pump.
Contact Person Details
Ms. Sarmistha Borgohain
Programme Asstt. Computer
ju29.borgohain@gmail.com
9864136645
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Amolapam village Tezpur, Assam
Description : The third information center was opened at Amolapam village, Tezpur by the final year B.Sc (Agri) students of Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Assam under the RAWE Programme,2017-18. The information center have been enriched with information on the latest agricultural technologies that have been showcased in the form of information charts, leaflets, extension booklets, models and other exhibits. Besides, a few live exhibits have also been included to improve the knowledge level of the resident farmers.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Napam Village Tezpur, Assam
Description : The second information center was opened at Napam village, Tezpur by the final year B.Sc (Agri) students of Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Assam under the RAWE Programme,2017-18. The information center have been enriched with information on the latest agricultural technologies that have been showcased in the form of information charts, leaflets, extension booklets, models and other exhibits. Besides, a few live exhibits have also been included to improve the knowledge level of the resident farmers.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Azad Memorial L.P. School Napam Chapori, Sonitpur, Assam
Description : The first information center was opened within the campus of Azad Memorial L.P. School, Napam Chapori by the final year B.Sc (Agri) students of Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Assam under the RAWE Programme,2017-18. The center was inaugurated by the Gaon Bura(Head of the village) of the Napam village along with the Headmaster of the school,scientist and other staff of KVK, Sonitpur. The information center have been enriched with information on the latest agricultural technologies that have been showcased in the form of information charts, leaflets, extension booklets, models and other exhibits. Besides, a few live exhibits have also been included to improve the knowledge level of the resident farmers.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : Amolapam Village Tezpur, Sonitpur, Assam
Description : A group of 11 nos. of RAWEP students under the guidance of KVK, Sonitpur has demonstrated line sowing in Boro paddy in host farmer's field.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur Campus
Description : The day started with the hoisting of our National Flag at the office campus.All the scientific and non-scientific staff along with the RAWEP students stationed at KVK, Sonitpur celebrated the event with great enthusiasm.The RAWEP students publish an agriculture based magazine on the occasion of Republic day, 2018.They also organized a cultural programme on this occasion.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK,Sonitpur campus
Description : A group of 27 farmers headed by Mr. Sanjib Dutta, Deputy Project Director,CSS ATMA, Sivsagar visited KVK, Sonitpur on 24/01/2018. They visited all the demonstration units and had interaction with the scientist of the station.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Programme Coordinator
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Dhekiajuli Block, Sonitpur Assam
Description : 19 SHG members from different SHGs under Dhekiajuli block participated in the training.Method demonstration on different methods of fruits and vegetables preservation was given to the participants.At the end of the training the products were displayed and organized one competition among them.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur Campus
Description : To study the rural agricultural work experience a group of 31 students comprising 20 girls and 11 boys arrived at KVK, Sonitpur campus on 08/01/2018. They will stay in the village up to May,2018 and will gain some first hand knowledge about the agricultural scenario at village level.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur Campus
Description : A hoarding of size 10' x 3' with wooden frame was installed at KVK, Sonitpur campus. The content of the hoarding is related to Soil Health card Scheme of the central government.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur campus
Description : The training was conducted in KVK, Sonitpur campus where 15 nos.of farm women and youth participated from Napam village. Dr. Krishna Sarma, Retd. SMS(Home Sc.) of KVK, Sonitpur acted as resource person and gave hands-on training on different basic stitches. Different topics covers are: Concept on hand embroidery and its importance, entrepreneurship development through hand embroidery, Importance of hand embroidery in socio economic development of farm women, Basic stitches , Making of handkerchief, Making of table linens, Making of hand embroidered house hold articles like wall hanging,toilet bags,sofa cushions etc, Value addition of the products and proper packaging and storage of the products.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur Campus
Description : The training was conducted at KVK, Sonitpur campus in collaboration with ASRLM, Sonitpur and AGVB-RSETI, Sonitpur.A total of 28 farm women and rural youth from Borsala area of Sonitpur participated in the programme.The training emphasized on scientific cultivation and value addition of mushroom.
Contact Person Details
Hengul Jyoti Saloi
Farm Manager
hengul2015@gmail.com
7002711990
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : District Library, Tezpur, Assam
Description : Krishi Vigyan Kendra,Sonitpur celebrated the World Soil Day at District Library,Tezpur on 05/12/2017.The Head of KVK, Sonitpur, Dr. P.C.Deka welcomed the dignitaries and the farmers present on the occasion.Addressing the gathering Dr. M.K. Sarma,Professor from Directorate of Extension Education,Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat highlighted some of the major issues related to soil degradation and ameilioration of the same for restoring the soil health.Dr.Ranen Barman,Associate Dean,BNCA elaborated the scientific soil management by ancient Rishi's and Muni's of India.The District Agriculture Officer,Sonitpur Mr. K.K.Nath stressed the need of organic farming in maintaining the soil health.The Chief guest Mr. Ram Prasad Sarmah,hon'ble MP of Tezpur Loksabha constituency suggested few indigenous methods which may be helpful for conserving the soil health.More than 400 farmers and farm women attended the programme.A few farmers were provided with the Soil Health Card in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur Campus
Description : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur observed 3rd December as the Agricultural Education Day which is the Birth Day of the first Union Minister of Agriculture of India in 1946 and the first President of Independent India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad. Students from Napam M. V. School along with teachers were invited in order to give awareness on various facets of agriculture and other allied subjects. They were given exposure to different agricultural technologies demonstrated in the KVK campus and encouraged them to develop interest in agriculture and allied sectors which will help them to become an agripreneur. In context to that an art competition was organized among the students to inspire them and attract them towards agriculture. A Total number of 31 students from class V to class VII participated in the event and the winners were awarded with prizes and certificates.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Programme Coordinator
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Workshop
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur Campus
Description : A day long workshop on petroleum conservation was held at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur at its Napam Campus on 21st November, 2017. The workshop was inaugurated by Mr. Swapan Sarma, Asstt. Director of Agriculture, Sonitpur, Tezpur. In his inaugural speech, Mr. Sarma elucidated the measures by which we can minimize the use of petroleum in agricultural operations and thereby conserve energy for benefit of the society. Delivering his lecture as resource person, Dr. Deben Baruah, Professor, Department of Energy, Tezpur University elaborated the techniques by which we can reduce the consumption of fuel in agricultural implements and machineries. He also emphasized the use of solar and biological sources of energy in agricultural and house hold consumption. Mr. Mrinal Borah, an agri-preneur shared his farming experience with the participants. He emphasized the use of farmer friendly and cost effective farm machineries for the economic benefit of the farming fraternity.
Contact Person Details
Hengul Jyoti Saloi
Farm Manager
hengul2015@gmail.com
7002711990
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur Campus
Description : A six member team of the Public Assurance Committee constituted by the Assam Legislative Assembly and headed by Bhabesh Kalita, MLA, Rangia visited the KVK, Sonitpur. The other members of the team were BJP MLA from Nalbari, Ashok Sarma, AGP MLAs from Dergaon and Naharkatia LAC, Bhaben Bharali and Naren Sonowal respectively, Congress MLA from Dalgaon, Illius Ali and AIUDF MLA from South Abhyapuri, Ananta Kr. Malo. The team visited the different demonstration units of the centre. They also visited the KVK farm and expressed their satisfaction at the dedicated approach of the KVK staff for betterment of the farming community.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Programme Coordinator
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Napam M.V. School,Napam, Sonitpur Napam Model High School, Napam, Sonitpur Natun Parthomik Vidyalaya, Bhalukjaroni, Sonitpur
Description : Three schools were selected for the demonstration programme.Growing of different nutritionally rich vegetables/leafy vegetables were demonstrated.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Office of the CDPO of Balipara block Sonitpur, Assam
Description : A day long training on “Behavioral problems of children & the ways to overcome them” held at the premises of the office of the CDPO of Balipara block on 13.11.2017. A total no of 19 supervisors and 6 anganwadi workers from different localities of Balipara block attended the training. Mrs Arifa Momtaz Begum, Subject Matter Specialist (Community Science) of KVK, Sonitpur & Mrs Tulika Borah , Assistant Professor of College of Community Science, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat acted as resource persons in the training programme. At the beginning, A. M Begum, welcomed all the participants & emphasized about the different activities of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur & most prevalent behavioral problems of children. Mrs T. Borah elaborately described the different causing factors of different behavioral problems of children. She also mentioned about the ways to overcome them. The participants also shared their personal & field experiences of the behavioral problems of children.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : RARS, Titabar and AAU, Jorhat
Description : A group of 30 farmers and farm women were taken to RARS, Titabar and AAU, Jorhat to give an exposure to different technologies developed by AAU, Jorhat. The group was guided by Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum, SMS(Home Science), Dr. Bhrigu Kumar Neog, SMS(Animal Science) and Mr. Polash Thengal, SRF(NICRA) of KVK, Sonitpur.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Bhalukjaroni L P School, Bhalukjaroni, Tezpur
Description : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur observed “World Food Day”on 16th October,2017 with the theme ‘change the future of migration. Invest in food security and rural development’ at Bhalukjaroni Primary School , Tezpur. Dr. Promod Ch. Deka, KVK, Head in his inaugural speech explained the significance of World Food day. Mrs Arifa M. Begam, SMS, KVK, Sonitpur emphasized on balanced diet. Dr. Dipankar Kalita, Technical officer, Department of Food Engineering and Technology of Tezpur University emphasized on food security and value addition of fruits and vegetables in future use and to fight against hidden hunger. Abdul Kalam, official of Napam Gaon Panchayat emphasized about importance of fruits and vegetables in our daily diet and request the participants to establish kitchen garden in every household. Dr. Bhrigu Kr. Neog, Hengul Jyot Saloi, Uttam Jyoti Sarmah, Palash Thengal from KVK, Sonitpur shared their views with the participants.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Parmaighul-i गांव, तेजपुर
Description : Wit-h th-e taglin-e “Sashak-t Mahil-a,Sashak-t Bhara-t”,” Mahil-a Kisa-n Diva-s” wa-s organise-d o-n 15th Octobe-r 2017 b-y KV-K,Sonitpu-r a-t Parmaighul-i Villag-e o-f Tezpu-r. Th-e ai-m t-o celebrat-e th-e Da-y wa-s t-o recognis-e th-e contributio-n o-f wome-n i-n Agricultur-e a-s 80% independen-t wome-n i-n Indi-a ar-e associate-d wit-h th-e Far-m secto-r. Th-e purpos-e of organising this day was elaborated by Mrs. Arifa M. Begum, SMS, Home Science of KVK, Sonitpur. Mrs. Popy Bora, SMS, Plant Protection, informed about different women friendly technologies in Agriculture to the audience .Mrs. Amrit Madhuri Devi,a local Food Processing entrepreneur was being felicitated for her contribution to the food processing sector. An Extempore Speech competition was organised under the guidence of Mrs.Angana Sarmah, SMS, Horticulture and the winners were awarded. With a request to work with their male counterparts in the field of Agriculture Mr. Hengul Jyoti Saloi, Farm Manager, concludes the
Contact Person Details
D-r Promo-d Chandr-a Dek-a
Professo-r an-d Hea-d
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Parmaighuli village, Tezpur
Description : With the tagline “Sashakt Mahila,Sashakt Bharat”,” Mahila Kisan Divas” was organised on 15th October 2017 by KVK,Sonitpur at Parmaighuli Village of Tezpur. The aim to celebrate the Day was to recognise the contribution of women in Agriculture as 80% independent women in India are associated with the Farm sector. The purpose of organising this day was elaborated by Mrs. Arifa M. Begum, SMS, Home Science of KVK, Sonitpur. Mrs. Popy Bora, SMS, Plant Protection, informed about different women friendly technologies in Agriculture to the audience .Mrs. Amrit Madhuri Devi,a local Food Processing entrepreneur was being felicitated for her contribution to the food processing sector. An Extempore Speech competition was organised under the guidence of Mrs.Angana Sarmah, SMS, Horticulture and the winners were awarded. With a request to work with their male counterparts in the field of Agriculture Mr. Hengul Jyoti Saloi, Farm Manager, concludes the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Napam L P School, Napam, Tezpur
Description : The PRA programme was conducted at Napam L P School of Napam village. A total of 50 people participated in the programme Basic information was collected after building a good rapport and doing a Transact walk. After gathering all the basic information a resource map was made by the participants.According to them matrix raking was done & seasonal calendar was prepared. Cross checking of the collected data & planning was done for the village.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Mahila Samitee Office, Nagharia Tezpur, Assam
Description : A group meeting among the NICRA villagers(Nagharia) was held at the office premises of Mahila Samitee,Nagharia to dicuss about the activities to be undertaken during Rabi,2017-18. A total of 20 villagers attended the meeting.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Programme Coordinator
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur Campus Tezpur, Assam
Description : The programme was organised at KVK, Sonitpur campus in which 25 progressive farm women from different parts of sonitpur district were present.They were made aware about different income generating activities. Amrit Madhuri Devi, a local entrepreneur showed her experiences with them. Dr. Krishna Sarmah, President pf Tezpur District Mahla Samiti sensitized the women regarding different issues faced by women in different places & phases of life. The women were also informed about different schemes for income generation by Mr. Lakheswar Nath, Assistant Manger of DICC, Sonitpur.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur Campus
Description : A group of 27 students and 3 numbers of teacher from Dikraijan higher Secondary School visited KVK, Sonitpur on 28.08.2017. Mrs. Angana Sarmah, SMS(Horti) described the importance of horticulture as a career for income generation. Different horticultural and other demonstration units of the farm were visited by the students.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Angana Sarmah
Subject Matter Specialist(Horticulture)
angana28@rediffmail.com
9401584670
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : District Library, Tezpur Sonitpur, Assam
Description : With the pledge for building a new India by 2022, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur organised a day long programme, the New India Manthan: Sankalp Se Siddhi on 26.08.2017 at the District Library, Tezpur, Sonitpur. The objectives of the programme was to double the income of the farmers’ by 2022 based on “Seven point Strategies”, for implementing these initiatives into Sankalp Se Siddhi. The programme was graced by the presence the Hon’ble Union Minister of States for Railways,GoI Sjt. Rajen Gohain, Sjt. R. P. Sarma, MP, Tezpur, Sjt. Brindaban Goswami, MLA, Tezpur LAC, Sjt. Rupak Sarma, MLA, Nagaon LAC, Dr. K.M. Bujarbaruah, Vice-Chancellor, AAU, Jorhat, , Sjt. M.K.Deka, DC, Sonitpur. Besides, district heads of line department viz. Agriculture, fisheries, veterinary and a host of govt. officials, bankers, NGOs were present. All together 782 farmers participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Programme Coordinator
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur Campus
Description : The World Honey Bee Day was organised at KVK, Sonitpur on 19.08.2017 to create mass awareness about the importance of honeybee in the agricultural ecosystem. A total of 30 progressive farmers of the district actively participated in the awareness programme. In the welcome address, Dr. P.C. Deka, Head, KVK, Sonitpur emphasized the importance of bee keeping in the economic upliftment of the farmers.Special Guest, Dr. R.Thakuria, Chief Scientist, AICRP, Water Management encouraged the farmers for taking bee keeping as an income generating avenue. Invited resource person, Mr. Zakir Hussain, ADO, Sonitpur elaborately detailed about the practice of scientific bee keeping and demonstrated the use of special tools and appliances use for maintenance of bee colonies and extraction of honey for human consumption.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Programme Coordinator
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Church Field, Tezpur, Assam
Description : The centrally organized Independence Day,2017 was celebrated at district headquarter,Tezpur. The distribution of Soil Health Card by KVK, Sonitpur was also put in the programme agenda and the SHCs were distributed to the farmers by the Chief Guest Hon'ble Minister of Water Resources ,Science and Technology & Information Technology, Govt. of Assam Mr. Keshab Mahanta, local MLA Mr. Brindaban Goswami and DC, Sonitpur Mr. M.K. Deka.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Programme Coordinator
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur Campus
Description : The 71st Independence Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm by KVK, Sonitpur.The Head of KVK, Sonitpur hoisted the National Flag in the office premises. Staff and other invitees attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Programme Coordinator
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur Campus
Description : The oath taking ceremony on Sankalp Se Sidhi Programme was conducted by KVK,Sonitpur on 10/08/2017.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Programme Coordinator
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Dhonia Chapori, Burachapori Sonitpur, Assam
Description : The camp was organised by KVK, Sonitpur in collaboration with A.H. & Veterinary Deptt., Sonitpur, Tezpur, Assam to provide health care support for livestock animals in flood affected area besides treatment of ailing animals.Around 109 resident livestock farmers of Dhonia Chapori, Burachapori,Sonitpur, Assam participated in the health camp. The animal health camp covered around 1200 livestock animals of the area.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Bhrigu Kumar Neog
SMS, Animal Science
bhriguneog24@gmail.com
8811086567
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Amlighat, Morigaon Assam
Description : An exposure visit of 25 progressive dairy farmers of Sonitpur was conducted on 31st July,2017. The farmers were taken to Sitajokhola Dugdha Unnayan Samabai Samitee, Amlighat, Morigaon, Assam to enhance their knowledge on scientific dairy farming and value addition of milk.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Programme Coordinator
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Borghat, Tezpur Sonitpur
Description : The field day on CFLD Pulse( Summer Blackgram)under NFSM , 2016-17 was organised on 26/07/2017 at Borghat village, Tezpur. Around 50 farmers participated in the event along with KVK, Sonitpur official.
Contact Person Details
Mr. Anjan Krishna Sarmah
Subject Matter Specialist(Agronomy)
anjankrishnas@gmail.com
9435162239
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur Campus Napam, Tezpur, Assam
Description : Due to flood the rice seedling transplanted by farmers have been damaged. So the KVK distributed free Rice seedling to flood affected farmers for re-transplanting in their field.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Programme Coordinator
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Workshop
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur
Description : A day long workshop on “Organic farming and climate resilient agriculture” was held at Napam based Krishi Viyan Kendra,Sonitpur. Dr. Promod Ch Deka,Head of KVK,Sonitpur welcomed the participants to the workshop and stressed on the need of capacity building for organic farming and gave a brief outline on its present status in the country. The workshop was inaugurated by Dr. Niranjan Deka, Head of KVK,Nagaon. In his inaugural speech Dr. Deka briefly explained the importance of organic farming in the context of climate change covering the principles of organic farming. Acting as resource person, Dr Debashish Bora, Senior scientist & Head, KVK, Udalguri spoke on prospects of organic farming with local crop cultivars and on farm production of organic inputs. Mr. Neelom Datta, an organic farmer of national repute and a recipient of ICAR Haladhar organic farmer award , 2014 also acted as resource person and shared his experience of farming in his certified organic farm located at Pabhoi
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Ch. Deka, Mr. Anjan Krishna Sarmah
PC & SMS, respectively
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur Campus
Description : A method demo on Paddy Drum Seeder was conducted on 23.06.17 at KVK, Sonitpur Campus. Mr A.K. Sarmah,SMS(Agron) imparted hands on training on method of operation, maintenance and advantages and disadvantages of paddy drum seeder. A total of 10 farmers participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Mr. Anjan Krishna Sarmah
Subject Matter Specialist(Agronomy)
anjankrishnas@gmail.com
9435162239
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Ghorialli Tea Estate Rangapara, Sonitpur
Description : A day long training programme was conducted on 16/06/17 at Ghorialli Tea Estate, Rangapara, Sonitpur on the topic "Safe use of plant protection chemicals". Dr. P.C. Deka, Head, KVK, Sonitpur, Mr. A.K. Sarmah, SMS(Agronomy) and Mr. H.J. Saloi, Farm Manager dealt in length on different aspects of pesticide application and its associated health hazard and measures on safe handling with help of AV-aids. A total of 36 tea garden workers attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Tetonphukhuri H.S. School, Tetonbari Ghahigoan, Sonitpur
Description : The world environment day was celebrated by the Krishi Vigyan Kendra,Sonitpur at Tetonpukhuri HS School ,Tetonbari near Ghahigoan, Sonitpurl in association with Eco Club, Tetonpukhuri HS School , district committees of Krishak Adhikar Surkhya Samittee(KASS) and Nari Adhikar Surkhya Samittee (NASS). The programme included cleaning and plantation of saplings at the school premises, a procession by the students and teachers shouting slogans and displaying banners to save our environment in nearby areas, extempore speech by students relating to environment protection.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : KVK,Sonitpur
Description : The Secretary,DARE & Director General(DG), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi, Dr.Trilochon Mohapatra who came to Assam for inauguration of IARI at Gogamukh, Dhemaji also visited KVK,Sonitpur,recently along with top officials of the ICAR to oversee the activities of the centre.Dr.H.C. Bhattacharyya, DEE,AAU Jorhat welcomed the team and presented a brief review of works done in the KVKs under AAU .The team visited different demonstration units located at the KVK farm and interacted with a group of progressive farmers who are taking the technical guidance of the Kendra. During interaction with the farmers Dr. Mohapatra, emphasised on doubling the farm income within next five years .The other members of the team were C. Roul, Secretary,ICAR, Dr. J.P. Sharma, Joint Director, IARI, New Delhi, Dr. D.K. Sarma, Director, NRC,Pig, Dr. A.K. Tripathi, Director, ATARI, Zone VI and Dr. B.C Deka, Director, ATARI,Zone III.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Sootea and Amolapam,Sonitpur
Description : OFT is conducted with an aim to study the yield performance of IIHR water melon var. Arka Manik as compared to the local hybrids.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Angana Sarmah
Subject Matter Specialist(Horticulture)
angana28@rediffmail.com
9401584670
Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Rupkuria Village Sonitpur,Assam
Description : A training was conducted at Rupkuria village of Sonitpur district in collaboration with Deptt. of Social Works of Tezpur University on 18.05.2107. A total of 26 nos. of farm women participated in the training programme where different aspects of food processing and preservation were discussed along with a practical session of pickle making.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Angana Sarmah
Subject Matter Specialist(Horticulture)
angana28@rediffmail.com
9401584670
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Kurukani Village Sonitpur
Description : An awareness camp was held on 18.05.2017 in organic farming at Kurukani village in Sonitpur district on the topic "Green Manuring & Crop Residue Management". Mr. A.K. Sarmah,SMS(Agron) discussed on different aspects of soil fertility management em-phasing on cultivation of green manuring crops like Dhaincha. He also elaborated the importance of crop residue management for sustaining yield of crop over the years. Mr. H.J. Saloi, Farm Manager elaborated the importance of green manuring and soil fertility management in organic farmers. 50 farmers attended the awareness camp.
Contact Person Details
Mr. Anjan Krishna Sarmah
Subject Matter Specialist(Agronomy)
anjankrishnas@gmail.com
9435162239
Event Category : Field Day
Venue : NICRA village,Punioni Tezpur, Assam
Description : The field day was organized to demonstrate the effective utilization of green manuring for improving productivity of soils to the fellow farmers of the NICRA village under the FLD programme "Green Manuring for Sustaining of Soils and Crops". A total of 50 farmers attended the programme.Mr. A.K.Sarmah,SMS(Agron) explained the scientific methods of cultivation of green manuring and their utilization in the paddy land to the participant farmers.
Contact Person Details
Mr. Anjan Krishna Sarmah
Subject Matter Specialist(Agronomy)
anjankrishnas@gmail.com
9435162239
Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Agartala,Tripura
Description : The Annual Zonal Workshop,2017 was held from April 21-23, 2017 at Agartala, Tripura.The Head of KVK,Sonitpur attended the meeting and presented the Annual Progress Report of 2016-17 along with the Annual Action Plan of 2017-18.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Professor and Head
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Napam Chapori Sonitpur,Assam
Description : A survey was conducted in participatory mode including all KVK,Sonitpur scientists and villagers of Napam Chapori by conducting a transit walk and village mapping to know the resource availability and sort out the strength,weakness,opportunities and threats of the proposed village for doubling farmers income by 2022.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Programme Coordinator
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : RARS, North Lakhimpur Assam
Description : The meeting was held on 18/04/2017 to discuss the activities of the last kharif season of the North Bank Plain Zone. KVKs and DAOs of Darrang,Udalguri,Dhemaji,Lakhimpur and Sonitpur,Biswanath College of Agriculture,Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science,RARS,Lakhimpur and AAU,Jorhat participated in the meeting. The major problems and researchable issues were discussed.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Programme Coordinator
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Skill Development Training
Venue : Chariduar,Sonitpur
Description : The training was conducted with 15 nos. of rural youth including school drop out at Chariduar.The training coverd both theory and practical sessions like 1. Concept of Hand embroidery and its importance. 2. Entrepreneurship development through hand embroidery. 3. Basic stitches. 4. Making of handkerchiefs, table linen,wall hanging,cushions etc.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Garo Gaon,Chariduar Sonitpur
Description : The training was conducted on "Improved production technology of gladiolus and gerbera" at Garo Gaon,Chariduar with an objective to teach the farmers about the improved methods of cut flower production.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Angana Sarmah
Subject Matter Specialist(Horticulture)
angana28@rediffmail.com
9401584670
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Office of the Joint Director of Agriculture Mazgaon,Tezpur
Description : The training was inaugurated by Mr. Karuna Kanta Nath,DAO,Sonitpur.During the training all aspects of pulses production covering variety,cropping system,INM, seed production,pest and disease management were dealt in length with the help of AV aids.
Contact Person Details
Mr. Anjan Krishna Sarmah
Subject Matter Specialist(Agronomy)
anjankrishnas@gmail.com
9435162239
Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK,Sonitpur Campus
Description : A vocational training on processing of perishable horticultural commodities was conducted at KVK,Sonitpur Campusfrom 23.03.17 to 26.03.17. A total of 25 nos. of farm women participated in the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Angana Sarmah
Subject Matter Specialist(Horticulture)
angana28@rediffmail.com
9401584670
Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK,Sonitpur Campus
Description : Farmers and Farm women training for imparting knowledge on scientific management of commercial goatery units.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Bhrigu Kumar Neog
SMS, Animal Science
bhriguneog24@gmail.com
8811086567
Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Bhalukjaroni,Tezpur,Assam
Description : Farmers and Farm women training for creating awareness on scientific feeding management of dairy cattle.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Bhrigu Kumar Neog
SMS, Animal Science
bhriguneog24@gmail.com
8811086567
Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Conference hall of Sonitpur Zila Parisad ,Tezpur
Description : The Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting ( 2016-17) of KVK, Sonitpur will be held on 15th March, 2016 at the conference hall of Sonitpur Zila Parisad ,Tezpur.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Programme Coordinator
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Nagharia Chariduar under Balipara Block,Sonitpur
Description : The training was started with 25 nos. of farm women from 16 nos. of self help groups(SHGs) of Chariduar.Different topics like Entrepreneurship Development,importance of fruits and vegetables in our daily diet,different scientific methods of fruits and vegetable preservation ,hygiene to be maintain during the process of food preservation etc.Method demonstration on preparation of squashes,different pickles,chutneys from different minor fruits were given.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Chariduar,Sonitpur
Description : International Women's Day was celebrated at Chariduar,Sonitpur with the theme "Be bold for change".Mrs Veronica Mech,a progressive farm women was felicitated on the occasion and Mrs. Swapna Das, who became a successful entrepreneur under the guidance of KVK,Sonitpur also graced the occasion. In this event, the women were made aware about the significance of the day and how they can be empowered themselves.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur Campus and NICRA village
Description : Farmers training programme conducted inorder to impart knowledge on Improved management practices for rearing of low input technology poultry.A total of 25 farmers and farm women participated in the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Bhrigu Kumar Neog
SMS, Animal Science
bhriguneog24@gmail.com
8811086567
Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : NICRA village
Description : Farmers training programme for imparting knowledge on Improved Piggery Management.A total of 25 farmers and farm women participated in the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Bhrigu Kumar Neog
SMS, Animal Science
bhriguneog24@gmail.com
8811086567
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KVK,Sonitpur Campus
Description : A 4 (four) days vocational training on “Entrepreneurship Development through planting material production of horticultural crops ” was conducted at KVK,Sonitpur from 9th to 12th,February,2017.A total of 25 nos. of progressive farmers participated in the training. Besides theoretical knowledge, the farmers were taken to Biswanath College of Agriculture, Biswanath Chariali through an exposure visit for practical knowledge gain.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Angana Sarmah
Subject Matter Specialist(Horticulture)
angana28@rediffmail.com
9401584670
Event Category : Skill Development Training
Venue : KVK,Sonitpur Campus
Description : Hands on training on production of vermicompost covering setting up of commercial vermicompost units.25 rural youths participated in the training .KVK,scientist and agripreneur(commercial vermicompost producer) Mr. Numol Sarma acted as the resource person.
Contact Person Details
Mr. Anjan Krishna Sarmah
Subject Matter Specialist(Agronomy)
anjankrishnas@gmail.com
9435162239
Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Bhalukjaroni,Napam Tezpur
Description : The training was conducted with 25 farm women and farmers covering the topics : 1.Production technology of sugarcane. 2. Nutritional importance of jaggery. 3. Introduction to different value added products from jaggery. 4. Liquid jaggery-its commercial potentiality. 5.Making of sugarcane juice as refreshing drink. 6. Making of different ladoos using jaggery. 7. Making of different pithas using jaggery. 8. Packaging and marketing linkage of the end products. Mrs. Ajita Kalita a master trainer acted as a resource person for making different different products using jaggery.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Kaliabor Nursery & Brahmaputra Valley Aromatic oil extraction unit,Kaliabor
Description : A total of 39 farmers and farm women were taken to Kaliabor Nursery & Brahmaputra Valley Aromatic oil extraction unit,Kaliabor. Mr. Ranjit Bora proprietor of the unit introduced different aromatic and medicinal plants and their cultivation practices and uses.He also demonstrated the whole aromatic oil extraction procedure to the farmers.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Angana Sarmah
SMS(Horticulture)
angana28@rediffmail.com
9401584670
Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : KVK Campus,Napam NICRA Village(Punioni-Baghchoong) Jamugurihat,Kaliabor and Tezpur
Description : The Jai Ksan Jai Vigyan week was organised by KVK, Sonitpur from 23/12/16 to 30/12/16.Various programmes was conducted during the week.Seminar on "Scaling up of water productivity in shallow wetlands”,Method demonstration on bio fertilizer seed treatment,Farmers Scientist Interaction (FSI) at NICRA Village,Method demonstration on fertilizer application in coconut and arecanut,Training on Production and Value addition of mushroom,training on livestock,Training on commercial production of vermicompost,Training on Fisheries and an Agricultural Exhibition was also orgainsed on different day of the week.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Programme Coordinator
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Kanyaka Bohumukhi Farm,Jamuguri,Tezpur
Description : The training was conducted with 25 fish farmers.The training covered the topics-Importance of artificial fish feed, nutrition requirement by different cultivable species, Live feed & artificial feed production, different feeding practices & its importance,Scope for entrepreneurship development through fish feed production.The training was also graced by the Director,ATARI,Zone-III,Barapani.
Contact Person Details
Mr. Rituparna Pegu
Programme Asstt. Fishery
rituparnapegu08@gmail.com
9859098380
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Bharaliparia Kanyaka Bohumukhi Farm,Jamuguri,Tezpur
Description : Dr. Bidyut C Deka,Director,Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute(ATARI),Shillong ,Dr. Promod Ch. Deka,Programme Coordinator, KVK, Sonitpur and KVK scientific staff namely Mrs.Arifa Momtaz Begum,Mrs. Angana Sarma,Mr.Hengul Jyoti Saloi along with the supervisor of the farm visited different demonstration plot of the farm.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Programme Coordinator
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK Campus Napam,Sonitpur
Description : The training was conducted covering the topics- Cultivation practices,Utilization of byproducts of mushroom,Processing & Value addition with method demonstration and market linkage.The training was attended by 25 farm women & rural youth.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum
SMS(Home Science)
arifa_mamtaz@rediffmail.com
9678231760
Event Category : Agriculture Exhibition
Venue : KVK Campus Napam
Description : An Agriculture Exhibition was held at KVK Campus,Napam on 28th,December,2016 during the Technology week.More than 250 nos. of farmers visited the exhibition venue during the occasion. A total of 9 organization/agencies participated in the exhibition.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Programme Coordinator
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK campus Napam
Description : On Campus training programme for farmers and farm women under the discipline of Animal Science was conducted during the technology week celebration(23rd-30th, December,2016). The training was conducted for 2(two) days viz. on 26th & 27th, December,2016 wherein 25 nos. of farmers and farm women participated actively. During the training programme the trainees were elucidated about the important aspects of Improved fodder grass cultivation and scientific livestock feeding management.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Bhrigu Kumar Neog
SMS, Animal Science
bhriguneog24@gmail.com
8811086567
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Sonitpur District
Description : Cluster FLD on Rabi & Kharif Oilseed and Pulses 2016-17
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Angana Sarmah
Subject Matter Specialist(Horticulture)
angana28@rediffmail.com
9401584670
Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK, Campus Napam
Description : Farmers and Farm women training entitled "Livestock & Poultry based IFS" was organised at KVK, Sonitpur campus for a duration of 2(two)days where 25 nos. of trainees were trained on various aspects of Livestock based IFS.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Bhrigu Kumar Neog
SMS, Animal Science
bhriguneog24@gmail.com
8811086567
Event Category : Kisan Mela
Venue : KVK campus, Napam Sonitpur
Description : World Soil Day was organized at KVK Campus,Napam on 5th December, 2016. A total of 250 soil health Cards were distributed in the meeting. In connection with this year’s world Soil Day motto “Soils & Pulses: a symbiosis for Life”, an open meeting cum farmers scientist interaction programme was organized to sensitize the farming community on the role of pulses in sustainable soil health management as well as cultivation of rabi crops particularly in rice fallow areas.Dr. P. C. Deka, Programme Coordinator of KVK, Sonitpur welcomed the dignitaries and farmers to the programme.Mr. Brindabon Goswami, MLA, Tezpur LAC was the Chief Guest of the meeting.Dr. M. K. Sarma, Sr. Ext. Specialist of Assam Agricultural University ,Mr. Jadav saikia, Chief Executive Officer of Sonitpur Zila Parishad, Dr. Jogesh Goswami, Sr. Ext. specialist of AAU, Mr. Bharat Rajbongshi, Asstt.Director of Agriculture and Mr. Horeswar Das, Sub Divisional Agriculture Officer, Tezpur were also present in the meeting.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Programme Coordinator
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Kisan Mela
Venue : KVK Campus,Napam Sonitpur
Description : Rabi Campaign was Organized at KVK Campus, Napam on 5th December, 2016 by KVK, Sonitpur with a daylong programme. The programmes covered during the day were Farmers Scientist Interaction Programme, field visit, distribution of soil health cards and experience sharing of progressive farmers. Altogether 300 farmers participated in the programme and 250 soil health Cards were distributed ceremonially in the open meeting
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Programme Coordinator
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Amolapam village Sonitpur
Description : The Krishi Siksha Diwas was celebrated on 3rd December, 2016 by KVK, Sonitpur at Amolapam village as per the directives of ICAR. To mark the occasion , a farmers’ scientists interaction programme were held in which all the scientists of KVK,Sonitpur participated. Different aspects of agricultural sectors were discussed in the programme. The programme was anchored by Mrs. Angana Sarma, SMS(Hort.). During his opening remark,Dr.P.C. Deka, PC,KVK,Sonitpur emphasised the importance of good agricultural practices. A total of 30 farmers and farm women attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Programme Coordinator
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK, Udalguri
Description : The training was conducted to impart the basic importance of ICT in agriculture.About 50 rural youth was given the guidance how they can be benefited through ICT in agricultural enterprises.
Contact Person Details
Ms. Sarmistha Borgohain
Programme Asstt. Computer
ju29.borgohain@gmail.com
9864136645
Event Category : Other Event
Venue : RARS,Titabor and Assam Agricultural University(AAU),Jorhat,Assam
Description : An exposure visit of farmers and farm women was conducted on 8th,November,2016 by KVK, Sonitpur in order to create awareness among the farmers regarding the latest technological innovations under agricultural sector.In this context a total of 30 farmers and farm women were taken to RARS,Titabor and Assam Agricultural University(AAU),Jorhat,Assam.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Bhrigu Kumar Neog
SMS, Animal Science
bhriguneog24@gmail.com
8811086567
Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK, Sonitpur Campus
Description : Exposure visit of 25 nos. of farmers to KVK,Sonitpur campus under the guidance of the Balipara based NGO Mahila Shakti Kendra (MASK).
Contact Person Details
Dr. Bhrigu Kumar Neog
SMS, Animal Science
bhriguneog24@gmail.com
8811086567
Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Kalita Gaon,Gabhoru
Description : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur, Napam organized a day-long Animal vaccination cum treatment camp in the Kalita Gaon village on 15th Sept, 2016. The camp was organized in collaboration with Animal Husbandry & Veterinary department, Sonitpur and Department of Microbiology, College of Veterinary Science, Khanapara, Guwahati, during which around 150 cattle, 17 buffaloes and 15 goats were vaccinated against the endemic animal disease Black Quarter. Vaccination of the livestock animals were done by a group of Veterinary Field Assistants (VFAs)/ Gopal mitra from A.H & Vety. Department, Sonitpur.Besides vaccination several other ailing animals were treated by a team of veterinary doctors from A.H & Vety. Department, Sonitpur.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka, Dr. Bhrigu Kr. Neog
Programme Coordinator, SMS(Animal Science)
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Chariduar
Description : In an attempt to sensitize the farming community about the importance of soil testing and future cultivation to be taken up by the farmer by its soil test value, Krishi Vigyan Kendra,Sonitpur organized the second awareness cum soil health card distribution programme of the month at Chariduar today with the active cooperation from a non-government organization, Mahila Sakti Kendra,Balipara. The KVK scientist with the help of the NGO collected soil samples from the remote villages of the locality and analyzed it in its laboratory at KVK,Sonitpur ,Napam and prepared 253 cards. In his welcome address Dr. Promod Ch. Deka,Programme Coordinator ,KVK,Sonitpur highlighted the importance of soil testing and subsequent crop cultivation.. Attending the programme as Chief Guest Mr. Padma Hazarika ,MLA,Sootea emphasized that the farmers should get their due recognition in our society. He also said that agriculture is the top most way to get rid of the burning unemployment problem.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Programme Coordinator
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Dolapani, Sootea,Tezpur
Description : A day long soil health card distribution programme was held recently at the Namghar premises of Dolapani village under no. 2 Sootea Gaon Panchayat. The meeting was presided over by Mr.Loknath Upadhay, President of Sootea no. 2 GP. Delivering his lecture as chief guest ,Mr. Promod Borthakur,MLA,Biswanath LAC asked the farmers to utilize the advantage of soil health card records for further cultivation of crops in their fields. He also elaborated some of the developmental schemes taken up by the government for the farming community. Earlier, Dr. Promod Ch. Deka,Programme Coordinator of KVK, Sonitpur in his welcome address elaborated the significance of soil health card and asked the card holders to apply all the required nutrients as per the recommendation provided in the soil health card. The meeting was also attended by Mr.Susanta Hazarika,Sootea Block, BJP president, Mr. Ghanashyam Dutta, ADO, Sootea.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Programme Coordinator
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Borghat village, Tezpur, Assam
Description : Training on cultivation practices of seed production of kharif green gram and kharif seasam and ceremonial distribution of inputs like seeds, bio-fertilizers(PSB & Rhizobium culture) and vermicompost to farmers under cluster demo programme on kharif pulses and oilseeds 2016.
Contact Person Details
Mr. Anjan Krishna Sarmah
Subject Matter Specialist(Agronomy)
anjankrishnas@gmail.com
9435162239
Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Shantipur,Dhekiajuli, Assam
Description : Training imparted to the beneficiaries of Cluster Demo programme on Kharif Pulses on Production technology of kharif pulses namely Greengram.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Ch. Deka, Mr. Anjan Krishna Sarmah
PC & SMS, respectively
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Church Field, Tezpur, Assam
Description : Distribution of Soil Health Card(SHC) to 10 progressive farmers of the district during open session after the I-Day parade by the guest of honor Mr. Pallab Lochun Das, Minister of Revenue, Govt. of Assam in presence of Hon'ble Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police of Sonitpur District.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Programme Coordinator
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Berajan, Tezpur Assam
Description : One day training programme on Improved Production Technology of cauliflower and broccoli was conducted.The training programme comprises of scientific cultivation method of cauliflower and broccoli, pest and disease problems and their control measures.
Contact Person Details
Mrs. Angana Sarmah
Subject Matter Specialist(Horticulture)
angana28@rediffmail.com
9401584670
Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Punioni-Baghchong(NICRA village)
Description : Awareness camp on enhancing water productivity for sustained living and distribution of tree saplings on the eve of 70th Independence Day.
Contact Person Details
Mr. Anjan Krishna Sarmah
Subject Matter Specialist(Agronomy)
anjankrishnas@gmail.com
9435162239
Event Category : Skill Development Training
Venue : Ghoriali Tea Estate, Rangapara, Tezpur, Assam
Description : Different aspects of spraying were elaborated. Precautions to be taken during and after the spraying were discussed. How to overcome sudden affect of chemicals and how to provide first aid were discussed.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Ch. Deka, Mr. Anjan Krishna Sarmah
PC & SMS, respectively
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Bakula Morisuti, Chariduar, Sonitpur, Assam
Description : Training on Scientific management of piggery units with emphasis on selection of improved pig breeds, pig housing requirements, feeding management including preparation of concentrate feed, breeding management, disease prevention and vaccination, marketing of piglets and pork and economics of piggery.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Bhrigu Kumar Neog
SMS, Animal Science
bhriguneog24@gmail.com
8811086567
Event Category : Skill Development Training
Venue : Chengalimari Garogaon, Sonitpur, Assam
Description : Training on Gerbera and Gladiolus
Contact Person Details
Mr. Himadri Shekhar Datta
SMS, Horticulture
himadrishekhardatta@gmail.com
9864556922
Event Category : Skill Development Training
Venue : Chengalimari Garogaon, Sonitpur, Assam
Description : Training on various aspects of pig farming including selection of breed, housing management, feeding management, health care management, vaccination, breeding management, economics of piggery and marketing of pork and piglets.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Bhrigu Kumar Neog
SMS, Animal Science
bhriguneog24@gmail.com
8811086567
Event Category : Skill Development Training
Venue : Chengalimari Garogaon, Sonitpur, Assam
Description : Training on various aspects of pig farming including selection of breed, housing management, feeding management, health care management, vaccination, breeding management, economics of piggery and marketing of pork and piglets.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Bhrigu Kumar Neog
SMS, Animal Science
bhriguneog24@gmail.com
8811086567
Event Category : Skill Development Training
Venue : Chengalimari Garogaon, Sonitpur, Assam
Description : Training on capsicum and broccoli.
Contact Person Details
Mr. Himadri Shekhar Datta
SMS, Horticulture
himadrishekhardatta@gmail.com
9864556922
Event Category : Workshop
Venue : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur, Napam Campus, Tezpur, Assam
Description : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur, AAU, Napam organized an awareness programme on Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) on 28th May, 2016 at KVK Premises with a day long programme. The Vice- Chancellor of Assam Agricultural University Dr. K.M. Bujarbaruah stressed upon commercialization of Agriculture in the state. While inaugurating the programme Mr. R.P. Sarmah , M.P, Tezpur constituency spoke about importance of organic farming in NE India. Ms. Laya Madduri, DC, Sonitpur also emphasized on importance of Kishan Credit Card and its benefit to farmers. Dr. B.C. Deka , Director, ATARI, Zone – III, ICAR detailed about the concept of PMFBY and highlighted its benefits. Mr. Brindaban Goswami, MLA, Tezpur and Mr. Bhabesh Kalita MLA, Rangia were also present as guest of honour. Prior to this programme Dr. P.C. Deka, Programme Coordinator of KVK Sonitpur gave his welcome address.In the Programme 1000 SHC were distributed. In the exhibition 16 Govt. & Non-Govt organizations took part.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Programme Coordinator
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447
Event Category : Workshop
Venue : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur, Napam Campus, Tezpur, Assam
Description : A one day workshop on “Conservation of petroleum Products in Agriculture” was organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur on 31-03-16 at its KVK Campus, Napam. The workshop was attended by 30 participants including farmer, farm women and rural youth of Sonitpur district. All the scientists of KVK Sonitpur were also present in the programme. Dr. P.C. Deka, Programme Coordinator of KVK Sonitpur inaugurated the workshop and delivered his inaugural address. Welcome address was delivered by Mrs. Popy Bora, SMS, KVK Sonitpur. In the technical session, Popy Bora and A.K Sarmah, SMS, KVK Sonitpur presented their lectures on importance of petroleum products in Agriculture and Do’s and Don’ts for conservation of petroleum products in agriculture. Few videos on these aspects including the message from Hon’ble Petroleum Minister, GoI were also screened in the workshop.
Contact Person Details
Dr. Promod Chandra Deka
Programme Coordinator
pcdeka.aau@gmail.com
9435521447