Training on “Citrus Production technology” and Agri-input distribution at Bhamragad, Gadchiroli

21st February 2023, Gadchiroli

ICAR-Central Citrus Research Institute, Nagpur organized training on “Citrus Production technology” and Agri-input and Acid lime sapling distribution programme in collaboration with KVK, Gadchiroli and local Police Department for the tribal and Schedule Cast farmers in the Naxalite-infested tehsil of Bhamragad, Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra under TSP and SCSP Scheme today.

Dr. Dilip Ghosh, Director, ICAR-CCRI emphasized the promotion of citrus in non-traditional areas and extend the benefits of Government Schemes to the Tribal farmers in the poorest of poor areas and accordingly this programme was organized.  

The CCRI Scientists highlighted the importance of citrus cultivation and the modern horticultural practice being adopted and assured all technical help by the Institute.

Superintendent of Police, Gadchiroli and Incharge, KVK were also present during the programme.

A total of 300 farmers participated in this training programme and received Acid lime saplings agri-inputs from ICAR-CCRI.

(Source: ICAR-Central Citrus Research Institute, Nagpur)