21 November 2024, Kolkata: ICAR-National Institute of Natural Fibre Engineering and Technology, in collaboration with ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Gayeshpur, Nadia, organized a farmers’ fair under the Mera-Gaon-Mera-Gaurav scheme at ICAR-KVK, Gayeshpur, Nadia, today.
The Chief Guest, Prof. Goutam Saha, Vice-Chancellor, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, highlighted the importance of modern technologies for addressing food security and climate change in agriculture. He stated that natural fibre-based handicraft products have great scope in rural livelihood generation and entrepreneurship development.
Dr D. B. Shakyawar, Director, ICAR-NINFET, briefed about the technological advancements in recent years, namely NINFET-Sathi® jute retting accelerated, jute-leaf beverages, AI-based jute grading system, vegan leather, keratin-based cosmetic products, muti-fibre extractors, bioenergy from natural fibre crops, bio-packaging, biodegradable sanitary napkins, and jute/hemp-based apparel textile.
ICAR-NINFET scientists led technical sessions that provided farmers with in-depth knowledge of innovative technologies. Jute grading and bleaching/dyeing processes were demonstrated, and natural fibre products were also exhibited.
About 150 farmers from the nearby villages attended the programme.
(For Latest Agriculture News & Updates, follow Krishak Jagat on Google News) (+80 Million Farming Audience Visits Krishak Jagat’s Hindi Website – Click Here for Website)
