GANGTOK, 03 Feb: A training programme on “Organic ginger production technology” was oganised here at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra, ICAR Research Complex at Ranipool, on 01 and 02 Feb under the DBT-sponsored project on ‘Bio-technology led organic farming in NE region’. East Sikkim is one of the 14 districts in the North Eastern Hill region selected under this project for enhancing the organic production potential of the region.
30 farmers from nine villages of East Sikkim – Rey-Mindu, Sajong, Sama-Siwik, Ranka-Perbing, Namrang, Sirwani, Namcheybong, Basilekha and Saramsa – took the training, an official press release informs.
Dr. H. Rahman, Joint Director, ICAR Sikkim Centre, inaugurated the programme and highlighted the importance of organic farming for Sikkim and its future. He advised farmers to adhere to scientific organic management practices while adopting organic production technology and informed that in addition to ginger, this project will also cover crops like citrus, large cardamom and turmeric.
SR Gupta, a retired Joint Director (Horticulture), Govt. of Sikkim, while speaking as the guest of honour, gave a detailed account of the benefits of organic farming. He also shared his vast experience of disease management in ginger.
The training programme was scheduled to be followed by a field-level demonstration.
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