Director Agriculture flags off farmers, beekeepers group for training programme outside UT

Jammu, Dec 09: Director Agriculture Jammu Arvinder Singh Reen, on Monday flagged off a five-day outside UT training program on “Advanced Scientific Beekeeping” from the Apiculture Development Scheme, Directorate of Agriculture Krishi Bhawan Jammu. The training, aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of farmers, beekeepers, and entrepreneurs, held from December 9th to 13th, 2024, at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana.
The program is being conducted under the Support to Agriculture Extension (ATMA) scheme, with 48 participants from all districts of Jammu Division nominated by the concerned Chief Agriculture Officers. Additionally, four escorting officers/officials from the department will accompany the participants for the training.
While interacting with the farmers at the Director Agriculture emphasized the importance of exposure visits like this for acquainting farmers with the latest advancements in scientific beekeeping. He advised participants to actively engage with scientists and researchers at Punjab Agricultural University to gain insights into new techniques and practices. He further advised the farmers to implement the knowledge gained during the training and share it with fellow farmers in their communities.
Director A.S Reen highlighted that such programs are crucial for empowering farmers with modern agricultural practices and improving productivity in the beekeeping sector, which holds significant potential for economic growth in the region.
Joint Director Agriculture (Extension/SLUB), Satish Sharma; Deputy Director (Central), Dr. Ashwani Sharma; Agronomist (VIS), Vikas Padha; Agriculture Chemist Dr. Aman Jyoti Sharma; DSSO Sh. Suresh Kumar Khajuria; MDO Raghubir Pal Kochar, along with other field functionaries of the department were also present on the occasion. Accompanying the farmers for the exposure visit are Assistant Entomologist Rajesh Verma, AEA Amit Sharma, Beekeeper Harneet Singh, and MTS Shivanghu.