Training Programme on Geo-Spatial Techniques concludes at Kisan Kendera

Jammu, Feb 13: Three-Day Officers Training Programme on Geo-Spatial Techniques for Soil Survey and Mapping concluded Thursday at Kisan Kendra, Jammu.
Director of Agriculture Jammu, S. Arvinder Singh Reen, presided over the valedictory session of the three-day training programme. The programme, conducted by the soil and land use survey of India (SLUSI), New Delhi, aimed to equip 20 officers from the soil survey and soil testing wings of the Agriculture Department with advanced technical expertise in modern soil mapping methodologies.
The Divisional Soil Survey Scheme, Directorate of Agriculture Jammu, led by Suresh Kumar Khajuria (DSSO Jammu), organised the programme. The initiative focused on aligning with the latest technological advancements while emphasising the critical role of geo-spatial techniques in achieving precision in soil survey and land-use planning. During the valedictory function, Director Agriculture Jammu honoured Dr. Khazan Singh, the octogenarian founding father of the Divisional Soil Survey Scheme, Jammu, and former Divisional Soil Survey Officer (born in 1940 AD).
He commended Dr. Singh’s invaluable contributions in establishing a strong foundation for future agricultural endeavours in Jammu. Speaking at the event, Director Agriculture Jammu highlighted that this capacity-building initiative would help develop soil survey maps on a 1:10,000 scale, thereby enabling more precise planning at the Panchayat and village levels. The three-day programme featured expert-led sessions by distinguished professionals from SLUSI, New Delhi, including Dr. A.K. Yadav, Dr. Saumen Saha, N.S. Gahalod (ASSO, SLUSI New Delhi), and Mahendra Singh (ASSO, SLUSI Noida). The training combined theoretical knowledge with practical demonstrations, covering various aspects of geo-spatial applications in soil survey, mapping, and soil profile study for sustainable agricultural planning. The programme concluded with the recognition of resource persons from the soil and land use Survey of India and the distribution of certificates to 20 participating officers from across the Jammu Division. Rajeev Katoch, Programme Officer from the office of JDAE, conducted the proceedings of the programme.