NABARD officers trained on latest farm innovations

Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, organised a training programme on “Recent advances in agriculture and allied sectors” for officers of NABARD, Haryana. Sponsored by the NABARD, Haryana Regional Office, Chandigarh, the event was held under the bimonthly structured meet at the Directorate of Extension Education.

Vice-Chancellor Ashok Kumar Panda inaugurated the programme. He underscored the importance of sustainable, technology-driven and farmer-centric innovations in agriculture. He commended NABARD’s continued collaboration with the university in promoting agri-based entrepreneurship, innovation and rural development.

Nivedita Tiwari, Chief General Manager, NABARD (Haryana), was the guest of honour. She provided an insightful overview of NABARD’s Cluster Office Approach, a pilot initiative being implemented in several states, including Haryana. She explained how this approach enhanced convergence, optimised resources and strengthened value-chain linkages to improve farmers’ livelihoods. Sunil K Kaushik, General Manager, NABARD (Haryana), attended the programme as a special guest.

A total of 18 officers from various clusters and the regional office participated in the training. The meet was coordinated by Himanshu Sahoo, Deputy General Manager, NABARD, Kangra at Dharamsala.

In the afternoon, the participants visited the university’s Hydroponic Vegetable Unit, Livestock Farm Complex, where they gained practical insights into modern, innovative and eco-friendly agricultural practices being developed by the university.