Events

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A group meeting was conducted under FLD in EDP mode focusing on high value-added products from betelvine. Dr. P. Sivaram, Deputy Director, CENDECT, Theni, delivered the special address, emphasizing the scope and opportunities in value addition and entrepreneurship.
• A technical session was also organized, covering various high-value products derived from betelvine, including betelvine essential oil, betelvine powder, and betelvine extract for instant drink preparation and dehydration using Hybrid Solar Dryer.

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Conducted on campus training on Scientific Beekeeping and its Value-Added Products
• The technical session and demonstration were handled by SMS (Home Science) and Mr. T.K. Raju, Founder, High Range Beekeeping Unit (KVIC, PMEGP Unit), Thoppipala, Idukki District, Kerala.

Topics covered during the training:
• Role of a beekeeper
• Beekeeping operations
• Inspecting and maintaining beehives
• Harvesting, processing, and marketing of honey and related products
• Hygiene and cleanliness
• Safety and emergency procedures

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Delivered a lecture on the scope and importance of value chain management in banana.
Exhibited banana fiber-based handicraft products.
Explained state and central schemes

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1. Conducted off campus training on "INM in Banana" to the farmers.

2. We have given lecture on integrated nutrient management practices, application of vermicompost, green manuring practices, recycling of farm waste, composting technologies and usage of biofertilizers to the farmers.

3. Explained about fertigation techniques and split application of fertilizers, nutrient deficiency symptoms and corrective measures.

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Monthly Entrepreneurs Meet was organized to provide continuous technical guidance and handholding support for promoting organic farming and agri-entrepreneurship.
 Technical session was conducted focusing on Post-Harvest Management and Value Addition Technologies in agriculture and horticultural crops.
Hybrid Solar Dryer was demonstrated, showcasing its application in producing dehydrated products. An exhibition of entrepreneurs’ products was arranged to highlight innovations and market-ready agri-based goods.

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Created awareness on entrepreneurship development in agriculture and allied sectors. Highlighted Value Chain management in Grapes and Banana technologies
Explained the scope and government schemes for promoting and nurturing rural enterprises.

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Conducted an awareness programme on post-harvest management, value addition, farm waste management, entrepreneurship development and the importance of food and nutrition security.
Provided detailed explanations of various State and Central Government schemes.

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Participated in the Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems (GCWAS) 2026, held from 12.03.2026 to 14.03.2026 at NASC, Pusa Campus, New Delhi.
As part of the programme, contributed to a poster presentation and showcased products developed by KVK-promoted FPO and women entrepreneurs at the designated stall.

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1. Conducted On campus training on "IPDM in Vegetable " to the farmers at KVK.
2. Lecture delivered on Integrated pest and disease management in vegetable .
3. ⁠Discussed about major issues faced by farmers and given remedies to the farmers.
4. ⁠Finally, we have distributed Bacillus subtilis to the 5 farmers of Ettayarajapuram village under the OFT programme.

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1. Conducted on campus training on "Recycling of farm waste for sustainable agriculture" to the farmers at Seminar hall, KVK.

2. We have explained about Types of Farm Waste (Crop residues, animal waste, kitchen waste, agro-industrial waste), Importance of Farm Waste Recycling, Compost Preparation Method, Vermicomposting Technology, Crop Residue Management Techniques and Economic benefits of recycling farm waste to the farmers.

3. As a part of this programme, we have distributed Vermibeds to the 10 farmers under the SCSP programme.