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| CIPMC Jammu conducts National Pest Surveillance System Training | | | Early Times Report
RAMBAN, Mar 21: The Central Integrated Pest Management Centre (CIPMC), Jammu, under the Union Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, organized a one-day National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS) Training Programme in Ramban. The session was presided over by Chief Agriculture Officer Ram Gopal Sharma.
The CIPMC scientists, including Deputy Director Dr. Mithilesh Arya, Assistant Plant Protection Officer Dr. Haroon Rashid Hakla and Ravi Chhapre gave a PowerPoint presentation demonstrating the NPSS App. Farmers were guided on downloading and using the app to identify harmful pests in their fields and access instant online assistance for effective pest control. This initiative aims to enhance crop productivity and improve farmers' income.
Speaking on the occasion, the CAO emphasized the importance of adopting modern pest surveillance techniques to minimize crop losses and enhance agricultural productivity. He highlighted the Agriculture Department’s commitment to empowering farmers by integrating digital tools like the NPSS App, which helps in early pest detection and effective management. He further stressed that such initiatives are crucial for promoting sustainable farming practices and ensuring better livelihoods for the farming community in Ramban. Prominent officials present at the event were District Nodal Officer NPSS, Ravi Sharma, Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer Ramban, Kuldeep Kumar, Soil Conservation Officer, Vikram Jeey Singh and Agriculture Extension Officers from Ramban and Chanderkote. The training program emphasized the importance of digital tools in modern agriculture, equipping farmers with advanced pest management techniques to ensure sustainable and profitable farming in the region. |
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