​ICAR-CRIJAF and its KVKs organized Farmers Fair and awareness Programme on “Kisan Bhagidari Prathmikta Hamari” Campaign

​A farmer’s fair and awareness programme as the part of “Kisan Bhagidari Prathmikta Hamari” Campaign under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav was organized by ICAR-CRIJAF and ICAR-CRIJAF-KVKs, North 24 Parganas (Additional) and Burdwan on 26.04.2022 & 28.04.2022. Dr Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF, in his inaugural speech pointed out that the farmers must update themselves to practice natural farming for restoration and conservation of the soil and water. The inaugural programme from Krishi Bhawan Chaired by Hon’ble Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare was webcasted live for the farmers. ICAR-CRIJAF also organized off-campus awareness programme for farmers in different villages of North 24-Parganas, Nadia and Hooghly. A total of 772 farmers, officers of the institute and KVK participated in these programmes. The participants also visited the exhibition Hall and Museum, jute retting pond based farming system model, demonstration on natural farming and different demonstrations plots of ICAR-CRIJAF and KVK.

​ICAR-CRIJAF and its KVKs organized Farmers Fair and awareness Programme on “Kisan Bhagidari Prathmikta Hamari” Campaign

​A farmer’s fair and awareness programme as the part of “Kisan Bhagidari Prathmikta Hamari” Campaign under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav was organized by ICAR-CRIJAF and ICAR-CRIJAF-KVKs, North 24 Parganas (Additional) and Burdwan on 26.04.2022 & 28.04.2022. Dr Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF, in his inaugural speech pointed out that the farmers must update themselves to practice natural farming for restoration and conservation of the soil and water. The inaugural programme from Krishi Bhawan Chaired by Hon’ble Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare was webcasted live for the farmers. ICAR-CRIJAF also organized off-campus awareness programme for farmers in different villages of North 24-Parganas, Nadia and Hooghly. A total of 772 farmers, officers of the institute and KVK participated in these programmes. The participants also visited the exhibition Hall and Museum, jute retting pond based farming system model, demonstration on natural farming and different demonstrations plots of ICAR-CRIJAF and KVK.

​ICAR-CRIJAF organized mega campaign and awareness programme on Natural and Organic Farming in Jute

​ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore organized 2-day programme for mega campaign on natural and organic farming in jute based cropping system among the farmers of major jute growing districts of West Bengal during 23-24 April, 2022. Mr. Dhrubajyoti De, IPS, Joint Commissioner (HQ.), Barrackpore graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and interacted with the farmers. Mr. Dhrubajyoti De appreciated the effort of ICAR-CRIJAF in popularising the natural organic farming. Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF emphasis that profitable farming to solve unemployment and women empowerment are to be taken into account while implementing the natural and organic farming in farmers field. In the technical session the resource person imparted training by delivering four lectures on different aspects of zero budget natural farming and organic agriculture in jute cultivation. The awareness workshop was attended by 100 farmers, farm women and scientists of ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore.

​ICAR-CRIJAF organized mega campaign and awareness programme on Natural and Organic Farming in Jute

​ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore organized 2-day programme for mega campaign on natural and organic farming in jute based cropping system among the farmers of major jute growing districts of West Bengal during 23-24 April, 2022. Mr. Dhrubajyoti De, IPS, Joint Commissioner (HQ.), Barrackpore graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and interacted with the farmers. Mr. Dhrubajyoti De appreciated the effort of ICAR-CRIJAF in popularising the natural organic farming. Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF emphasis that profitable farming to solve unemployment and women empowerment are to be taken into account while implementing the natural and organic farming in farmers field. In the technical session the resource person imparted training by delivering four lectures on different aspects of zero budget natural farming and organic agriculture in jute cultivation. The awareness workshop was attended by 100 farmers, farm women and scientists of ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore.

​ICAR-CRIJAF conducted hands-on training on making of jute diversified products for economic empowerment of farm women of the Sundarbans

​ICAR-CRIJAF organized a jute handicraft making training program for women of Sundarbans region during 11-16 April, 2022 under the multinational Project on “Protecting ecosystems and livelihoods of the Sundarbans, a World Heritage Site: Assessing the impact of natural hazards on forest and jute-based ecosystems”. During the training, the expert trainer imparted practical hands-on training to the farm women for making jewelry and other decorative items made from jute fibre. In the valedictory session, Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR CRIJAF expressed that the institute will take necessary action to discuss with the state Govt. and other NGOs working in this area to channelize better marketing and price for the jute handicrafts. Twelve farm women and NGO representatives from the Sundarbans participated in this training.

ICAR-CRIJAF organised Stakeholders Meet on Modern Agronomic Practices for Jute Cultivation

ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore in association with National Jute Board (NJB) and Jute Corporation of India (JCI) organized one-day Stakeholders’ Meet on Modern Agronomic practices for Jute cultivation” under Jute-ICARE Project on 05.03.2022. More than 100 delegates from ICAR-CRIJAF, ICAR-NINFET, Directorate of Jute Development, Jute Corporation of India, National Jute Board, Ministry of Textiles, GoI., representatives from different State Govt., Indian Space Research Organization, National Seed Corporation, Indian Jute Mill Association, Bailer’s Association, NABARD etc. participated in the Meet. In the inaugural session Jute Commissioner, Mr. M.C. Chakrabortty was the Chief Guest and Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF, Mr. A. K. Jolly, MD, JCI, Mr. Kamlesh Kumar, GM, NABARD, Mrs. Esther Kathar, Additional Secretary, P& RD, Govt. of Assam, Dr. D. B. Shakyawar, Director, ICAR-NINFET were the Guests of Honour.

National Workshop on Jute Production, Marketing and Utilization Strategies

ICAR-CRIJAF in association with Directorate of Jute Development (DJD), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, GoI organized one-day National Level Workshop on 04.03.22 to discuss about jute production, marketing and utilization strategies for export promotion and import substitution. Mr. M. C. Chakrabortty, Jute Commissioner Chaired the session in which Dr. B. S. Mahapatra, VC, BCKV was the Chief Guest and Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF, Mr. A. K. Jolly, MD, JCI and Dr. D. B. Shakyawar, Director, ICAR-NINFET were the Guest of Honours. Mr. Narendar Kumar, Director, DJD briefed about the workshop. More than 100 delegates from ICAR-CRIJAF, ICAR-NINFET, Directorate of Jute Development, Jute Corporation of India, National Jute Board, State Agril. Deptt., State Agricultural Universities, National Seed Corporation participated and deliberated in this workshop.

DDG(CS), Dr T.R.Sharma inaugurates launching workshop of a multi-national project at Sundarbans through ‘Drone’ Survey

Hon’ble Deputy Director General (Crop Science), ICAR, Dr. T.R. Sharma inaugurated the lunching workshop through Drone Survey and farmers-experts interaction programme on 22-23.02.2022 at Sagar Island of the Sundarbans where agricultural inputs, implements, and other accessories were also provided to 125 SC farmers. Hon’ble DDG, Dr T. R. Sharma emphasized that this project can deliver solutions for the farmers of the Sundarbans who practice farming in one of the most vulnerable agroecological condition of the country. Identification of natural hazard-prone areas and mapping of vulnerable zones of the Sundarbans areas, preparation of carbon stock and budget in the mangrove forests and jute-based agro-ecosystem, framework development for natural hazards preventive measures, land and water management using locally available by-products. Earlier Dr. Gouranga Kar Director, ICAR-CRIJAF welcomed the dignitaries and emphasized that an integrated approach that envisages the ecological and adjacent socio-cultural systems is needed to be reconciled for natural hazards protection, livelihood improvement and poverty alleviation of Sundarban regions.

Inauguration of 33^rd Annual Workshop of All India Network Project on Jute and Allied Fibres at ICAR-CRIJAF

ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore organized the 33^rd Annual Workshop of All India Network Project on Jute and Allied Fibres during 22-24 February, 2022 in hybrid mode. Dr. T. R. Sharma, DDG(CS), ICAR graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Dr. R. K. Singh, ADG(CC), ICAR and Dr. D. B. Shakyawar, Director, ICAR-NINFET were the Guest of Honour during the inaugural programme. The Inaugural session of the workshop was physically attended by all the incharges of the AINPJAF centres, HODs and scientists of ICAR-CRIJAF while all other scientists of AINPJAF centres attended the meeting in online mode.

Inauguration of 33^rd Annual Workshop of All India Network Project on Jute and Allied Fibres at ICAR-CRIJAF

ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore organized the 33^rd Annual Workshop of All India Network Project on Jute and Allied Fibres during 22-24 February, 2022 in hybrid mode. Dr. T. R. Sharma, DDG(CS), ICAR graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Dr. R. K. Singh, ADG(CC), ICAR and Dr. D. B. Shakyawar, Director, ICAR-NINFET were the Guest of Honour during the inaugural programme. The Inaugural session of the workshop was physically attended by all the incharges of the AINPJAF centres, HODs and scientists of ICAR-CRIJAF while all other scientists of AINPJAF centres attended the meeting in online mode.

Technology License Agreement between ICAR-CRIJAF and M/s Next 2 Nature and M/s Bengal Biotech and Research for Commercialization of CRIJAF SONA

ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore, Kolkata (Licensor) had Technology License Agreement (TLA) with M/s Next 2 Nature, Guwahati, Assam and M/s Bengal Biotech and Research, Purba Midnapore, WB (Licensees) through Agrinnovate India Ltd., New Delhi (Facilitator) for the purpose of manufacturing, sale and supply of ‘CRIJAF SONA’ for a period of five years. The MoU has been signed on 15th February, 2022 with only a non-exclusive and non-assignable right to use the technology.

INPUT DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMME UNDER SCSP

A vegetable seed kits distribution programme for SC farmers was organized at ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore on 14.02.2022 under SCSP. Seeds of the vegetables like ridge gourd, sponge gourd, bottle gourd, pumpkin, dolichos, yard long bean, okra, cowpea, chilli, palak etc. were distributed to 526 farmers of 26 villages of Chakdaha block and 9 villages of Hanskhali block of Nadia district by Director, ICAR-CRIJAF, Dr Gouranga Kar and other project team members.

WORLD PULSES DAY 2022 CELEBRATED AT ICAR-CRIJAF

ICAR-CRIJAF celebrated “World Pulses Day” on 10.02.2022 through virtual mode in the backdrop of 75 years of Indian Independence - Azadi Ka Amirt Mahotsav. The Chief Guest, Dr. Kalyan Jana, Assistant Professor, BCKV pointed that pulses is an important source of protein, fibre and minerals. He quoted inclusion of pulse into the cropping system would not only improve the soil quality, but also reduce the nitrogen requirement for the next crop. Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore highlighted the need for increased access to pulse crops among underprivileged sections of the global population. In the farmer-scientists interaction session, farmers showed interest for pulse cultivation and requested the experts for further help. All ICAR-CRIJAF staffs and 15 farmers participated in the program through virtual mode.

ICAR-CRIJAF CELEBRATED ITS 69^th FOUNDATION DAY

ICAR-CRIJAF has celebrated its glorious 69^th Foundation Day on 9^th February, 2022. The foundation day programe was organized in hybrid mode (online and offline). Dr. T. R. Sharma, Deputy Director General (Crop Science), ICAR, New Delhi was the chief guest of this programme. Prof. Swapan Kumar Datta, Guest Speaker of today’s programme and Vice Chancellor of Biswa Bangla University and former Deputy Director General (Crop Science), ICAR, New Delhi delivered the Foundation Day lecture on latest application of cutting edge science in crop improvement prgoramme. Mr. M. C. Chakraborty, Jute Commissioner, GoI; Mr. A. K. Jolly, Managing Director, Jute Corporation of India, Dr. B. K. Das, Director, ICAR-CIFRI, Barrackpore and Dr. D. B. Shakywar, Director, ICAR-NINFET, Kolkata were the Guests of Honor. In his welcome address Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF gave a brief historical account of the institute and specifically mentioned about major achievements, varieties and technologies developed by the institute.

ICAR-CRIJAF ORGANIZED SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR FARM WOMEN

A twelve days skill development program on Designing and Making of Jute Fabric Based Files and Folders for the farm women was organised by ICAR CRIJAF during 27.01.2022 to 09.02.2022 under DST SEED Project. Twelve farm women from Beraberia Village, North 24 Parganas participated in the training program. An exhibition of the products made by the trainees was also arranged in the valedictory session. Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR CRIJAF congratulated all the participants and encouraged the trainees to take up value addition in jute as entrepreneurial activity so that the off farm income can be augmented.

ICAR-CRIJAF CELEBRATED 73^rd REPUBLIC DAY

ICAR-CRIJAF CELEBRATED 73^rd REPUBLIC DAY

NATIONAL GIRL CHILD DAY 2022 CELEBRATED AT ICAR-CRIJAF

ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore observed “National Girl Child Day” on 24.01.2022 through virtual mode in the backdrop of 75 years of Indian Independence - Azadi Ka Amirt Mahotsav. The Chief Guest, Mrs. Jayeeta Dasgupta, State Coordinator, Jan Sahas gave presentation on a number of topics like rights of a girl child, importance of education, proper nutrition and health. Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF highlighted that the birth of a girl child should be greeted with joy and she should receive all the care and love needed to grow to her full potential. He also mentioned that by empowering our daughters, we empower the nation. On this occasion, girl child of the institute’s staff, Ms. Shrestha Barua, D/O Sri D.K. Barua (AAO) and Ms. Diksha Sarkar, D/O Dr. S.K. Sarkar (Pr. Scientist) were conferred with Academic Excellence Award Certificate for outstanding performance in Class X and XII board exam. Total 63 participants participated in the programme.

3^rd SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING ORGANIZED BY KVK, NORTH 24 PRGS (ADDITIONAL), ICAR-CRIJAF

3rd Scientific Advisory Committee meeting was organized by KVK, North 24 Prgs (Additional) both in offline and online mode on 18.01.2022. Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF chaired the meeting and Dr. B.K. Das, Director, ICAR-CIFRI graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Annual Report for the year 2021 was reviewed by the committee and various suggestions were given by the members for enrichment of the Action Plan for the year 2022. Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF suggested the KVK to focus on efficient use of natural as well as human resources specially the water resource and also emphasised on the problem solving, need based, demand driven transfer of technologies.

GLIMPS OF NEW YEAR CELEBRATION ON 1^ST JANUARY 2022 AT ICAR-CRIJAF

GLIMPS OF NEW YEAR CELEBRATION ON 1^ST JANUARY 2022 AT ICAR-CRIJAF

GLIMPS OF NEW YEAR CELEBRATION ON 1^ST JANUARY 2022 AT ICAR-CRIJAF

Release of 10^th Instalment under PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi by Hon'ble PM on January 1, 2022

PRESS MEET TO PROMOTE ICAR-CRIJAF TECHNOLOGIES TO MAKE CEALN AND GREEN INDIA

A three-day’s training programme for tribal farmers on “Soil Test Based Nutrient Management in Jute based Cropping System” was organized by ICAR CRIJAF, Barrackpore for the farmers during 29-31 Dec 2021 under TSP-STCR. Fifteen farmers from different villages of North 24 Parganas district had participated in the training programme. The training programme gave special attention to topics on soil test based fertilizer management for enhancing jute productivity, importance of soil testing, improved production technologies of jute, use of organics and biofertilizers, composting, water management and ecosystem service values. Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF highlighted about the significance of natural farming, importance of soil health, composting for fetching higher returns.

PRESS MEET TO PROMOTE ICAR-CRIJAF TECHNOLOGIES TO MAKE CEALN AND GREEN INDIA

ICAR-CRIJAF BIDS FAREWELL TO SHRI SUBRATA KUMAR PAL, AAO

ICAR-CRIJAF ORGANIZED SKILL TRAINING OF FARM WOMEN UNDER TSP

A three days refresher training programme entitled Skill training of farm women in making of jute bags under TSP was organised during 27-29 Dec, 2021 at ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore. Tribal farm women from Makaltala and Farmania villages under Habra block of North 24 parganas had participated in the training programme. The training was focussed on skill enhancement in making of Jute files and folders which is of great demand in national and international market to replace plastic made products.. An exhibition of all the products made by the trainees were arranged in the valedictory session on 29 Dec, 2021. Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR CRIJAF emphasized on online marketing of these products for easy marketing and congratulated all the trainees for their successful participation.

ICAR-CRIJAF ORGANIZED STAKEHOLDERS MEET (Officials of Govt of Odisha and progressive farmers) ON ADVANCES IN JUTE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR POSSIBLE AREA EXPANSION AND ENHANCING PRODUCTIVITY

ICAR-CRIJAF organized two-day sensitization cum interactive meeting of Agricultural Officers of Odisha with an objective to create awareness among the agricultural extension officers and farmers on recent development in improved cultivation and post-harvest technologies of jute and allied fibre crops during Dec 23-24, 2021. Shri M.C. Chakraborty, Jute Commissioner, GoI and Shri A.K. Jolly, MD Jute Corporation of India, GoI graced the valedictory programme and appreciated inititives of the Institute to organize stakeholders meet with officials of Odisha Govt and progressive farmers of to increase the area and production of jute in Odisha The delegates expressed satisfaction over the discussion on various issues particularly the new technologies and improved varieties of jute. In his concluding remark. Dr Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF reiterated that the institute is keen to improve productivity of jute and expand area under jute and allied fibre in different parts of the country including Odisha.

ICAR-CRIJAF ORGANIZED SKILL DEVELOPMENT FOR WOMEN AND SHG MEMBERS FOR MAKING JUTE BASED HANDICRAFTS PRODUCTS

A fourteen days training programme on “Skill development in making of jute fibre based handicrafts items” for farm women and Youth was organised by ICAR-CRIJAF from Dec 7-24, 2021 with forty participants from Nadia and North 24 Parganas districts of West Bengal. Shri Ajay Kumar Jolly, MD, JCI, Govt of India graced the Valedictory programme as the Chief guest. Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR CRIJAF encouraged the participants to register their SHGs with online platform for e-marketing of value-added jute products. Dr Kar told that such initiatives will be taken in future also which will not only generate self-employment but also make the village women self-reliant. These activities will generate off-farm income and will facilitate to make Doubling of Farmers income in India.

संस्थान में ऑनलाइन माध्यम से एक दिवसीय हिन्दी कार्यशाला का आयोजन

दिनांक 22, दिसम्बर 2021 को संस्थान के अधिकारियों/ कर्मचारियों की हिन्दी में कार्य करने की झिझक को दूर करने के उद्देश्य से एक दिवसीय हिन्दी कार्यशाला का आयोजन ऑनलाइन माध्यम से किया गया। कार्यशाला की अध्यक्षता संस्थान के निदेशक, डॉ. गौरांग कर जी ने की। इस अवसर पर श्री निर्मल कुमार दुबे, सहायक निदेशक (कार्यान्वयन), क्षेत्रीय कार्यान्वयन कार्यालय (पूर्व), गृह मंत्रालय, राजभाषा विभाग, निजाम पैलेस, कोलकाता ने संघ की राजभाषा नीति, नियम, राजभाषा का महत्व एवं राजभाषा अधिनियम/नियम तथा हिन्दी कार्यान्वयन से संबंधित आदि विषयों पर ऑनलाइन माध्यम के द्वारा व्याख्यान तथा विस्तृत जानकारी दिए तथा अधिकारियों/कर्मचारियों के शंका का समाधान किया। डॉ. सब्यसाची मित्र, प्रधान वैज्ञानिक एवं प्रभारी ए.आई.एन.पी., डॉ. सुनीति कुमार झा, प्रधान वैज्ञानिक एवं प्रभारी, कृषि प्रसार अनुभाग, डॉ. सुरेन्द्र कुमार पाण्डेय, प्रधान वैज्ञानिक एवं श्री राजीव लाल, कार्यालय प्रधान ने अपने-अपने विचार व्यक्त किए तथा राजभाषा कार्यान्वयन संबंधी सुझाव भी दिये। हिन्दी कार्यशाला का संचालन डॉ. कुमार निशान्त चौरसिया, वैज्ञानिक एवं प्रभारी, हिन्दी कक्ष ने की। इस कार्यशाला में 65 अधिकारियों/कर्मचारियों ने ऑनलाइन माध्यम से भाग लिए। श्री मनोज कुमार राय,सहायक के धन्यवाद ज्ञापन के साथ कार्यशाला का समापन हुआ।

THIRD MEETING OF THE INSTITUTE RESEARCH COMMITTEE (IRC) 2021

Third meeting of Institute Research Committee (IRC) 2021 of ICAR-CRIJAF was organized on 8 & 9th December 2021 in which the scientists of Headquarters and regional stations participated both in online and offline mode. Different ongoing projects have been presented by the respective project investigators. All projects were critically discussed and suggestions have been given by the Director and other scientists of the Institute for enhancing the quality of the projects.

WORLD SOIL DAY-2021 CELEBRATED AT ICAR-CRIJAF

ICAR-CRJAF, Barrackpore celebrated World Soil Day 2021 on 5^th December, 2021 with the aim to create awareness about land degradation and its consequences and ways to improve soil productivity. Dr Gouranga Kar, Director ICAR-CRIJAF emphasized the causes of soil degradation and promising reclamation technologies and strategies for soil salinity amelioration viz. alternate land use system, cultivation of salt tolerant crop varieties, phytoremediation, bioremediation etc. In this occasion, 406 soil health cards were prepared for distribution among the farmers of Satyapol village, Nadi. A farmers- scientists interaction was organised and issues such as soil salinization, social concerns of soil salinization reclamation and management of saline soil and different efforts under taken by government agencies were discussed.

SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR FARM WOMEN AT ICAR-CRIJAF

ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore organised a skill development program on “Designing and Making of Customised Jute Bags” for farm-women under DST SEED sponsored project during Nov 24 to Dec 1, 2021. A group of 12 farm-women from Basudebpur village, Barrackpore 1 block, North 24 Parganas had participated in the training program. The training was basic in nature where in the trainees were imparted with skill on simple jute bag and folder making. Dr. Gauranga Kar, Director, ICAR CRIJAF had applauded all the trainees for their successful participation in the programme.

Constitution Day celebration at ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore

Samvidhan Diwas (Constitution Day) was commemorated on 26^th November, 2021 at ICAR-CRIJAF to create awareness among the employees of the Institute about Indian Constitution which put the foundation of Indian democracy to fulfill the aspiration of Indians after independence. All the staff of ICAR-CRIJAF attended the online live streaming of the programme from the central hall of Parliament addressed by Hon’ble President, Hon’ble Vice President, Hon’ble Prime Minister, Hon’ble Speaker, Ministers, MPs and other dignitaries. The programme was followed by reading of the Preamble by Director and all the employees which was led on line by Hon’ble President of India.

Constitution Day celebration at ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore

Samvidhan Diwas (Constitution Day) was commemorated on 26^th November, 2021 at ICAR-CRIJAF to create awareness among the employees of the Institute about Indian Constitution which put the foundation of Indian democracy to fulfill the aspiration of Indians after independence. All the staff of ICAR-CRIJAF attended the online live streaming of the programme from the central hall of Parliament addressed by Hon’ble President, Hon’ble Vice President, Hon’ble Prime Minister, Hon’ble Speaker, Ministers, MPs and other dignitaries. The programme was followed by reading of the Preamble by Director and all the employees which was led on line by Hon’ble President of India.

ICAR-CRIJAF Observed Communal Harmony Campaign Week & National Flag Day

ICAR-CRIJAF celebrated and organized the Communal Harmony Campaign Week from 19^th to 25^th November 2021 and National Flag Day on 25^th November 2021. During the week-long drive, the message of communal harmony was spread among the staff of the institute put the communal harmony stickers individually. In the concluding day on 25.11.21, Director, Dr. Gouranga Kar, ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore sensitized the staff of the institute regarding the importance of communal harmony for the development of a nation and old that such thinking must be propagated and fostered right from the family so that the children can realize the importance communal harmony and become an ideal citizen.

ICAR-CRIJAF Observed Communal Harmony Campaign Week & National Flag Day

ICAR-CRIJAF celebrated and organized the Communal Harmony Campaign Week from 19^th to 25^th November 2021 and National Flag Day on 25^th November 2021. During the week-long drive, the message of communal harmony was spread among the staff of the institute put the communal harmony stickers individually. In the concluding day on 25.11.21, Director, Dr. Gouranga Kar, ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore sensitized the staff of the institute regarding the importance of communal harmony for the development of a nation and old that such thinking must be propagated and fostered right from the family so that the children can realize the importance communal harmony and become an ideal citizen.

World Food Day-2021 celebrated at ICAR-CRIJAF

“World Food Day-2021” was celebrated at ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore on 16.10.2021 by organizing webinar and group discussion on the theme “Safe food now for a healthy tomorrow”. On this occasion, a seminar on “Food, Fibre, Nutritional Security: Challenges” was delivered by Dr J.K. Meena, Scientist, ICAR-CRIJAF. In his remarks, Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF and chairman of the session addressed the staff on the occasion and briefed about the role ICAR in providing food and nutritional security of the country. He also emphasized byproducts like roselle calyx and jute vegetables have potential to provide nutritional security for the marginal and resource poor people. The heads and incharges of different divisions /sections also briefed on the occasion and a detailed discussion was held on challenges on food security of the country and ways to achieve food and nutritional security through incorporation of protein and nutrition rich food through bio fortified varieties of different food crops in every meal. The program was attended by all the staffs of ICAR-CRIJAF via both online and offline mode.

ICAR-CRIJAF celebrated Mahila Kisan Diwas

ICAR-CRIJAF organized the “Mahila Kisan Diwas” Programme on theme “Equity and Empowerment” among 48 women farmers including Mahila Kisan from Nadia and North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal to mark the occasion on online mode. Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF and Chairman of the progremme, urged the women farmers to develop themselves as entrepreneurs for making agriculture more profitable and making India Atmanirbhar. The Chief Guest, Ms. Khadiza Khatun, Extension Officer Mass Education Extension interacted with the farmwomen for improving their income by discussing about adoption of sustainable women friendly technologies and also outlined the various schemes of Government aimed at empowering the women. Some of the Mahila Kisan shared their experiences, which inspired all the participants, on this occasion.

Inauguration of Exhibition Hall, Fibre Museum and Retting Complex by Hon’ble Secretary (DARE) & DG, ICAR at ICAR-CRIJAF

Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education, GoI and Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi visited ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore on 06.10.2021 and inaugurated the Exhibition Hall, Fibre Museum and the retting complex facility inside the institute premises. He also addressed the staff of ICAR-CRIJAF and congratulated the Director and staff of the institute for the recent developments and facilities created in the institute. He emphasized that various handicrafts and jute diversified products manufactured by Self Help Groups must reach better market facility for higher income and urged for up-scaling of jute based diversified products for export promotion. Other dignitaries present in this occasion were Dr. J.K. Jena, Deputy Director General (Fishery Sciences), ICAR; Prof. B.S. Mahapatra, Vice Chancellor, BCKV, Kalyani, Dr. Anil Rai, Assistant Director General (ICT), ICAR, Dr. B.K. Das, Director (ICAR-CIFRI), Dr D.B. Shakyawar, Director (ICAR-NINFET); scientists from different ICAR Institutes, Senior Officials from State Govt. and about seventy farmers and women self-help group members were also present on the occasion.

Inauguration of Exhibition Hall, Fibre Museum and Retting Complex by Hon’ble Secretary (DARE) & DG, ICAR at ICAR-CRIJAF

Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education, GoI and Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi visited ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore on 06.10.2021 and inaugurated the Exhibition Hall, Fibre Museum and the retting complex facility inside the institute premises. He also addressed the staff of ICAR-CRIJAF and congratulated the Director and staff of the institute for the recent developments and facilities created in the institute. He emphasized that various handicrafts and jute diversified products manufactured by Self Help Groups must reach better market facility for higher income and urged for up-scaling of jute based diversified products for export promotion. Other dignitaries present in this occasion were Dr. J.K. Jena, Deputy Director General (Fishery Sciences), ICAR; Prof. B.S. Mahapatra, Vice Chancellor, BCKV, Kalyani, Dr. Anil Rai, Assistant Director General (ICT), ICAR, Dr. B.K. Das, Director (ICAR-CIFRI), Dr D.B. Shakyawar, Director (ICAR-NINFET); scientists from different ICAR Institutes, Senior Officials from State Govt. and about seventy farmers and women self-help group members were also present on the occasion.

ICAR-CRIJAF CONDUCTED FIT INDIA FREEDOM RUN 2.0

Fit India Mission has conceptualized FIT INDIA FREEDOM RUN 2.0 to commemorate the 75th Independence Day - "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav" to encourage fitness and help us all to get freedom from obesity, laziness, stress, anxiety, diseases etc. Keeping in these points in view, ICAR-CRIJAF has conducted FIT INDIA FREEDOM RUN on 29.09.2011 in the green campus of the institute. The event was inaugurated by Shri Sudipta Porel, Joint Secretary, DST and Biotechnology, Government of West Bengal. On the occasion, Dr Gouranga Kar, Director of the institute discussed about usefulness of such event to maintain fit and healthy lifestyle, which will create positivity in working atmosphere too. All the staff of this institute were participated the event enthusiastically.

हिन्दी पख़वाड़ा: समापन समारोह

भाकृअनुप-केन्द्रीय पटसन एवं समवर्गीय रेशा अनुसंधान संस्थान, बैरकपुर में बड़े ही उत्साह पूर्ण वातावरण में “हिन्दी पखवाड़ा समापन समारोह” का आयोजन ऑफलाइन एवं ऑनलाइन माध्यम से दिनांक: 28 सितम्बर, 2021 को किया गया। इस कार्यक्रम की अध्यक्षता संस्थान के निदेशक, डॉ. गौरांग कर, अध्यक्ष, राजभाषा कार्यान्वयन समिति ने किया। इस अवसर पर उन्होंने संस्थान में राजभाषा नीतियों के अनुपालन की जानकारी दी और संस्थान की प्रतिबद्धता पर अपने विचार व्यक्‍त किए। हिन्दी पखवाड़ा के दौरान विभिन्न प्रतियोगितायेँ जैसे - तत्कालिक भाषण, हिन्दी टाइपिंग, वाद-विवाद, हिन्दी निबंध लेखन आदि का आयोजन किया गया तथा सभी विजेता प्रतियोगियों को पुरस्कार और प्रशस्ति पत्र निदेशक महोदय के कर कमलों द्वारा प्रदान किए गए। कार्यक्रम का संचालन डॉ. कुमार निशान्त चौरसिया, वैज्ञानिक एवं हिन्दी प्रभारी, डॉ. सुरेन्द्र कुमार पाण्डेय, प्रधान वैज्ञानिक और श्री मनोज कुमार राय, सहायक के सहयोग से किया।

ICAR-CRIJAF witnessed Inauguration of ICAR-NIBSM, Raipur and lauching of 35 new crop varieties by Hon’ble PM

ICAR–CRIJAF and its regional stations organized farmers-scientist interaction session and witnessed the Inaugural programme of ICAR-NIBSM, Raipur and lauching of 35 new crop varieties with improved traits by Hon’ble PM on 28.9.2021. Altogether 181 farmers and scientists of ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore and its regional stations attended this programme. On this occasion seeds of new varieties of jute with improved traits were provided to farmers at Barrackpore.

ICAR-CRIJAF organized Poshan Vatika Maha Abhiyan and Tree Plantation

ICAR – CRIJAF, Barrackpore & its regional stations organized “Poshan Vatika Maha Abhiyan and Tree Plantation programme” on 17.09.21 at different villages and its regional stations at Burdwan and Sorbhog, Assam. Altogether 124 farmers and 177 girls attended the programme where nutrient rich food containing millets were served and altogether 665 fruit saplings of mango, guava, lemon, amla, litchi and vegetable seeds were distributed among farmers. Besides two KVKs of ICAR-CRIJAF viz., KVK, Burdwan and KVK, North 24 Paraganas, additional also took part in such mega event. Webcasting of inaugural programme of mega event ‘Nutricereals Multi-Stakeholders Mega Convention 3.0, inaugurated by Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, GoI was also arranged in the village which was attended by scientists, resource persons, guests, farmers, NGOs.

ICAR-CRIJAF organized Poshan Vatika Maha Abhiyan and Tree Plantation

ICAR – CRIJAF, Barrackpore & its regional stations organized “Poshan Vatika Maha Abhiyan and Tree Plantation programme” on 17.09.21 at different villages and its regional stations at Burdwan and Sorbhog, Assam. Altogether 124 farmers and 177 girls attended the programme where nutrient rich food containing millets were served and altogether 665 fruit saplings of mango, guava, lemon, amla, litchi and vegetable seeds were distributed among farmers. Besides two KVKs of ICAR-CRIJAF viz., KVK, Burdwan and KVK, North 24 Paraganas, additional also took part in such mega event. Webcasting of inaugural programme of mega event ‘Nutricereals Multi-Stakeholders Mega Convention 3.0, inaugurated by Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, GoI was also arranged in the village which was attended by scientists, resource persons, guests, farmers, NGOs.

दिनांक 14 सितम्बर, 2021 को संस्थान में हिन्दी पख़वाड़ा उद्घाटन समारोह का आयोजन

कार्यालयीन काम-काज में राजभाषा हिन्दी के प्रति जागरूकता पैदा करने तथा इसके प्रभावों में गति लाने के उद्देश्य से दिनांक 14 से 28 सितम्बर, 2021 तक हिन्दी पखवाड़ा का आयोजन किया जा रहा है जिसका उद्घाटन संस्थान के निदेशक, डॉ. गौरांग कर के द्वारा किया गया। इस समारोह में मुख्य अतिथि के रूप में श्री फतेह बहादुर सिंह, हिन्दी प्राध्यापक, शिक्षण योजना, राजभाषा विभाग, गृह मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार, कोलकाता तथा श्री ओम शंकर ओझा, प्रभारी शिक्षक, हाजीनगर हिन्दी विद्यालय (एच. एस.) को विशेष अतिथि के रूप में आमंत्रित किया गया था। पखवाड़ा का उद्घाटन समारोह दोनों ऑफलाइन एवं ऑनलाइन माध्यम से किया गया जिसमें संस्थान के सभी कार्मिकों ने उत्त्साह पूर्वक अपनी सहभागिता दर्ज कराई। “पखवाड़ा” में सरकार की कोविड 19 दिशा-निर्देशों का अनुपालन पूर्णरूपेण किया गया।

"हिंदी कार्यशाला"

भाकृअनुप-केन्द्रीय पटसन एवं समवर्गीय रेशा अनुसंधान संस्थान की राजभाषा कार्यान्वयन समिति के तत्वावधान में हिन्दी का कार्यसाधक ज्ञान रखने वाले संस्थान के वैज्ञानिक, प्रशासनिक एवं तकनीकी अधिकारियों/कर्मचारियों की हिन्दी में कार्य करने की झिझक को दूर करने के उद्देश्य से दिनांक 08 सितम्बर, 2021 को ऑफलाइन/ऑनलाइन माध्यम से एक दिवसीय हिन्दी कार्यशाला का आयोजन किया गया। संस्थान के निदेशक, डॉ. गौरांग कर जी ने अपने सम्बोधन में कहा कि कार्यालयीन कार्य में राजभाषा हिन्दी का प्रयोग करना हम सब का कर्तव्य है। इस अवसर पर श्री अजय माँझी, पद संचालक, ग्लोबल सोल्यूशन, कोलकाता ने साइबर सुरक्षा से संबंधित ढ़ेर सारी विस्तृत जानकारियाँ दी जैसे- डिवाइस के जरूरी डाटा, डिवाइस के हार्डवेयर और साफ्टवेयर के डाटा को साइबर अपराध से कैसे बचाया जाए। इस हिन्दी कार्यशाला में लगभग 70 अधिकारियों/कर्मचारियों ने ऑनलाइन/ऑफलाइन माध्यम से भाग लिया।

ICAR-CRIJAF organized “Jute Industry-Stakeholders Meet”

To appraise and showcase the Institute developed technologies, among the stakeholders, particularly the jute industries, ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore organized “Jute Industry-Stakeholders Meet” on 28.08.2021. Shri U. P. Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, GoI graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Shri M. C. Chakraborty, Jute Commissioner and Shri A. K. Jolly, Managing Director, Jute Corporation of India, Ministry of Textile, GoI were the Guest of Honour. Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF highlighted that the recently developed technologies of CRIJAF will boost the jute sector by augmenting quality, productivity and profitability. The guests and delegates visited the exhibition hall, the fibre museum and also different models of in situ retting tank and solar operated slow moving retting water facility in the newly developed retting complex of the Institute.

ICAR-CRIJAF CELEBRATED 75th Independence DAY

ICAR-CRIJAF celebrated 75th Independence Day of the country (online & offline). Dr Gouranga Kar, Director of the Institute hoisted the national flag and addressed the staff members. Some progressive farmers who adopted the Institute's technology were also felicitated on the occasion.

Farmers’ Training cum Input Distribution Program at Dakshin Dinajpur under TSP

Farmers’ Training cum Input Distribution Program under TSP has been organized at Dakshin Dinajpur in collaboration with Dakshin Dinajpur KVK, Majhian, Balurghat on 14th and 15 July, 2021. 100 tribal farmers of Pransagar, Ashokgram, Sahartali, Barshapara Patiram, Balapur and Mahadevpur Tapan, Dakshin Dinajpur participated in this program and highly satisfied receiving paddy seed (Var. Swarna), Rabi season Vegetable seed kits, Vermicompost beds and small farm implements (Spade, Sickle and Khurpi). The programs were organized by Dr. B. Majumdar and Dr. T. Samajdar, Principal Scientist along with Dr. R. Saha, Principal Scientist and Nodal Person, TSP, ICAR-CRIJAF and Dr. B. Goswami, SMS, Dakshin Dinajpur KVK, Majhian, Balurghat.

Technology License Agreement (TLA) between ICAR-CRIJAF and M/s Creative Displayers for Commercialization of Jute Seeder

ICAR-CRIJAF (Licensor), Barrackpore, Kolkata had Technology License Agreement (TLA) with M/s Creative Displayers (Licensee) through Agrinnovate India Ltd. (Facilitator) for the purpose of manufacturing, sale and supply of ‘Jute Seeder’ for a period of five (5) years. The MoU has been signed on 6th July, 2021 in presence of the Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF and Mr. Sanjib Biswas, Proprietor, M/s Creative Displayers with other officials of ICAR-CRIJAF on non-exclusive and non-assignable right to use the technology.

7th International Yoga Day celebrated at ICAR-CRIJAF

7th International Day of Yoga 2021 was celebrated at ICAR-CRIJAF,Barrackpore on 21st June,2021 via virtual mode by maintaining Covid-19 protocol. All Staff members had participated in the yoga programme via online mode. In the Yoga programme an external Yoga Teacher of Ideal Yoga Institution, Kolkata was invited who presented different physical postures of Yoga on-line and explained importance of yoga in our daily life specially in the prevailing pandemic situation of Covid-19. Dr Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF, urged every body to practice Yoga on daily basis which is helpful physical, mental and spiritual well being. HoDs, In-charges, Chief Administrative Officer also spoke on the occasion

संस्थान में हिंदी कार्यशाला का आयोजन

भाकृअनुप-केन्द्रीय पटसन एवं समवर्गीय रेशा अनुसंधान संस्थान, बैरकपुर, कोलकाता में दिनांक 17 जून, 2021 को राजभाषा हिंदी के प्रगामी प्रयोग को बढ़ावा देने तथा राजभाषा संबंधी अधिनियमों, नियमों एवं आदेशों के अनुपालन हेतु हिंदी कार्यशाला का आयोजन ऑनलाइन माध्यम से किया गया। हिन्दी कार्यशाला की अध्यक्षता संस्थान के निदेशक, डॉ. गौरांग कर जी ने की। इस कार्यशाला में व्याख्यान (ऑनलाइन माध्यम) हेतु श्री अनुप कुमार, सहायक निदेशक (टंकण एवं आशुलिपि), हिन्दी शिक्षण योजना, राजभाषा विभाग, भारत सरकार, कोलकाता को आमंत्रित किया गया था। मुख्य वक्ता हिन्दी कार्यशाला में ऑनलाइन माध्यम से जुड़ते हुये राजभाषा अधिनियम, नीति, नियम व प्रमुख बिन्दुओं पर विस्तारपूर्वक उदाहरण के साथ तथा मशीनी अनुवाद व टंकण को पावर प्वाइंट के माध्यम से प्रस्तुत किया तथा इस पर खुली चर्चा भी की तथा उनका कुशल पूर्वक समाधान भी किया। कार्यशाला बहुत ही उपयोगी एवं उदेश्यपूर्ण रही।

Virtual Monthly Interaction and Review Meeting with Regional Stations, ICAR-CRIJAF and AINP on Jute and Allied Fibres centres

The june interaction and AINPJAF review meeting was held on 11th June, 2021 in which 38 scientists involving Scientists form AINPJAF centres, AINPJAF HQ, ICAR-CRIJAF HQ and Regional Stations, Heads of KVS and In-charge PME participated virtually. Dr Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF and coordinator chaired the meeting and co-chaired by Dr S Mitra, In-Charge, AINPJAF and interacted with In-charges of regional centres of AINPJAF and regional stations of ICAR-CRIJAF and reviewed the progress of those centers.

Celebration of Bharat Ka Amrut Mahotsav at ICAR-CRIJAF - Day 3

ICAR-CRIJAF celebrates “Bharat Ka Amrut Mahotsav” virtually and series of webinar is being organized. On 6th June, 2021, the concluding programme was organized by conducting a webinar on "Genome editing in bast fibres", deliverd by Dr Subhajit Datta, Principal Scientist, ICAR-CRIJAF. Drawing and painting and poem competition programme were also organised and winners were announced. ICAR-CRIJAF. Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF in his Chairman’s remark told that this is high time to prepare a concrete, time bound trait specific roadmap for popularizing natural fibres by replacing plastics. Twenty seven participants including children took part in drawing and poem competition on "earth and environment".

Celebration of Bharat Ka Amrut Mahotsav at ICAR-CRIJAF - Day 3

ICAR-CRIJAF celebrates “Bharat Ka Amrut Mahotsav” virtually and series of webinar is being organized. On 6th June, 2021, the concluding programme was organized by conducting a webinar on "Genome editing in bast fibres", deliverd by Dr Subhajit Datta, Principal Scientist, ICAR-CRIJAF. Drawing and painting and poem competition programme were also organised and winners were announced. ICAR-CRIJAF. Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF in his Chairman’s remark told that this is high time to prepare a concrete, time bound trait specific roadmap for popularizing natural fibres by replacing plastics. Twenty seven participants including children took part in drawing and poem competition on "earth and environment".

Celebration of Bharat Ka Amrut Mahotsav at ICAR-CRIJAF - Day 2

On the commemoration of 75 years of India’s Independence and on the occasion of World Environment Day’ ICAR-CRIJAF is celebrating “Bharat Ka Amrut Mahotsav” virtually and series of webinar is being organized. On 5th June, 2021, the second day of the webinar, presentation on "Wealth from Waste and Sustainable Eco-farming" was delivered by Dr AK Singh, Principal Scientist, ICAR-CRIJAF. Dr BK Das, Director, ICAR-CIFRI chaired the session. Scientists and staff form ICAR-CRIJAF, ICAR-NINFET attended the programme. On the occasion of World Environment Day, Dr Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF also addressed his views on making the environment clean, green and sustainable.

Celebration of Bharat Ka Amrut Mahotsav at ICAR-CRIJAF - Day 1

On the commemoration of 75 years of India’s Independence and on the occasion of World Environment Day’ ICAR-CRIJAF is celebrating “Bharat Ka Amrut Mahotsav” virtually and series of webinar is being organized. On the first day of the webinar, presentation on "Natural Fibre as an Alternative to Plastics" was delivered by Dr SK Jha, Principal Scientist, ICAR-CRIJAF on 4th June, 2021. Dr DB Shakyawar, Director, ICAR-NINFET chaired the session. Scientists and staff form ICAR-CRIJAF, ICAR-NINFET attended the programme Dr Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF suggested to prepare a roadmap to replace plastics with natural fibres to make a clean and green environment

OBSERVANCE OF NO TOBACCO DAY AT ICAR-CRIJAF

ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore observed "No Tobacco Day" on 31st May, 2021 on virtual mode. On this occasion Director, ICAR-CRIJAF, Dr Gouranga Kar administered the pledge to all staff members of the institute. He also emphasized that all should follow covid appropriate behaviour and adopt work culture under "new normal scenario" and wished all staff and their families a happy, healthy and safe stay. PLEDGE

“On this occasion of World No Tobacco Day, I take a pl edge that I shall never smoke & consume any type of tobacco products in my life and motivate my family or acquaintances to not to smoke/ use any tobacco products. I shall motivate my colleagues for the same.”

Forecasted yield of main crop of India in 2020-21

OBSERVENCE OF ANTI-TERRORISM DAY AT ICAR-CRIJAF

ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore observed  "Anti-terrorism day" on 21st May, 2021 on virtual  mode. On this occasion Director,  ICAR-CRIJAF, Dr Gouranga Kar administered the pledge to all staff members of the institute virtually. He also reiterated that all should follow covid appropriate behaviour to contain the deadly virus in every step of work and wished all staff and their families a happy, healthy and safe stay.

Anti Terrorism Day Pledge: "We, the people of India, having abiding faith in our country's tradition of non-violence and tolerance, hereby solemnly affirm to oppose with our strength, all forms of terrorism and violence. We pledge to uphold and promote peace, harmony and understanding among all fellow human beings and fight the forces of disruption threatening human lives and values."

VIRTUAL MEETING TO REVIEW SCSP, TSP, NEH SCHEME AT ICAR-CRIJAF

A virtual meeting was held on 12.05.2021 to review the progress of SCSP, TSP and NEH at ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore under the Chairmanship of Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF. The Chairman asked the team to prepare an action plan to identify the villages beneficiaries to implement the scheme based on the socio-economic and benchmark survey of those study areas. The team participated in this interaction meeting whole heartedly and discussed about the future plan of implementation in selected areas. The Chairman also suggested to adopt Covid-19 protocol strictly to contain deadly virus and urged to take utmost precaution at each step of work.

Virtual Monthly Interaction and Review Meeting with Regional Stations, ICAR-CRIJAF and AINP on jute and allied fibre cntres held on 01.05.2021

The meeting was held on “Online” mode and was attended by 38 numbers of scientists from AINPJAF Centres, AINPJAF HQ, ICAR-CRIJAF HQ and Regional Research Stations and In-Charge, PME, ICAR-CRIJAF. The meeting was chaired by Dr. G. Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF and co-chaired by Dr. S. Mitra, Principal Scientist & In-Charge, AINPJAF. The chairman first stressed the importance of adopting COVID-19 protocol strictly to contain deadly virus and suggested to take utmost precautions at each step of work. Afterwards Detailed centre-wise discussions were made regarding the status of completion of scheduled activities like sowing of experiments on jute during April, 2021 and plan for the month of May, 2021. The requirement and utilization of fund by the centres was also discussed. Dr. Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF congratulated the scientists of AINPJAF Head Quarter and AINPJAF centres for successful implementation of the scheduled activities as per the Technical Programme of Work 2021 amidst the difficult pandemic situation. The meeting ended with a formal vote of thanks by Dr. S. K. Pandey, Principal Scientist, AINPJAF.

First meeting of the Institute Research Committee (IRC) 2021

First meeting of Institute Research Committee (IRC) 2021 of ICAR-CRIJAF was organized on 13th April 2021 in which all the scientists of Headquarters and regional stations participated both in online and offline mode. Four new projects have been presented by the respective project investigators. All projects were critically discussed and suggestions have been given by the Director and other scientists of the Institute for enhancing the quality of the projects.

8th Half Yearly Meeting of JARI Employees Cooperative Credit Society Ltd.

The JARI Employees Cooperative Credit Society Ltd. of ICAR-CRIJAF organized its 8th Half Yearly Meeting on 9th April,2021 in the B.C.Kundu Auditorium, ICAR-CRIJAF. Seventy five members were present in the meeting. Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF chaired the meeting and in his remarks applauded the contribution and functioning of the society for last 62 years and also highlighted the history and importance of Cooperative Society in India. Dr. Jiban Mitra, HOD, Crop Improvement, Dr. S.Mitra, Incharge, AINPJAF, Dr. B.Majumdar, Pr. Scientist and Sri P.K.Jain, Chief Administrative Officer of the Institute, Dr. S.K. Pandey, Chairman and Mr. Dilip Kr.Barua, Secretary of Society expressed their views about the successful journey of JARI Cooperative Society.

Interaction with farmers & Self-help group by RAC on 24.03.2021

The Research Advisory Committee (RAC) Meeting-2021 was organized successfully both on offline and online mode during 23-24 March, 2021 at ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore. The meeting was graced by RAC – Chairman Prof Swapan K Datta Chairman, VC of Biswa Bangla University, Former VC, Biswa Bharti University & Formar DDG (Corp Science) and other member were Dr P K Mahapatra, Ex- Dean OUAT; Dr Debashis Nag, Ex- Director, ICAR-NINFET; Dr P G Karmakar, Ex-Director, ICAR-CRIJAF; Dr L K Hazarika, Professor and Head, Entomology, AAU; Dr S S Singh, Director(Extention), RLBCAU; Dr R K Singh, ADG (Commercial Crops), ICAR and Dr Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF; Member Secretary Dr Subhojit Datta, Principal Scientist and all other scientist of ICAR-CRIJAF. The RAC team also visited recently developed exhibition hall and fiber musuem and appreciated for showcasing the technology under one umbrella. The also visited all the 3 research farms of the institute and appreciated to conduct the expremental trail in organised way. A farmer Scientist interaction was also organised on 24th March, 2021.

Research Advisory Committee (RAC) Meeting 2021

The Research Advisory Committee (RAC) Meeting-2021 was organized successfully both on offline and online mode during 23-24 March, 2021 at ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore. The meeting was graced by RAC – Chairman Prof Swapan K Datta Chairman, VC of Biswa Bangla University, Former VC, Biswa Bharti University & Formar DDG (Corp Science) and other member were Dr P K Mahapatra, Ex- Dean OUAT; Dr Debashis Nag, Ex- Director, ICAR-NINFET; Dr P G Karmakar, Ex-Director, ICAR-CRIJAF; Dr L K Hazarika, Professor and Head, Entomology, AAU; Dr S S Singh, Director(Extention), RLBCAU; Dr R K Singh, ADG (Commercial Crops), ICAR and Dr Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF; Member Secretary Dr Subhojit Datta, Principal Scientist and all other scientist of ICAR-CRIJAF. The RAC team also visited recently developed exhibition hall and fiber musuem and appreciated for showcasing the technology under one umbrella. The also visited all the 3 research farms of the institute and appreciated to conduct the expremental trail in organised way. A farmer Scientist interaction was also organised on 24th March, 2021.

CELEBRATION OF WORLD WATER DAY-2021 at ICAR-CRIJAF

World Water Day-2021 was celebrated at ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore on 22nd March, 2021. This year, the theme of the World Water Day-2021 is ‘Valuing Water’. On this occasion, a seminar was conducted at BC Kundu Auditorium of the Institute in which Dr. Srikanta Samanata, Head (Acting), Division of Riverine and Estuarine, ICAR-CIFRI, Barrackpore delivered a lecture on ‘Valuing Water’ and all the staff of the Institute participated in delibration. A drawing competition on ‘Valuing Water’ was also organized in which staff of ICAR-CRIJAF and their family members, SRF, JRF, YP and RAs participated. Dr Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF described the about the importance of water in life and agriculture in particular, on that occasion.

SWAMI VISHWAMAYANANDA OF RAMAKRISHNA MISSION ASHRAMA VISITS ICAR-CRIJAF

Swami Vishwamayananda, Secretary, Rama Krishna Mission Ashrama, Sargachi visited ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore on 18th March, 2021 and addressed all the scientists. He deliberated on Swami Vivekananda’s idea of selfless service to the society for one’s own salvation. He expressed his willingness to act as a medium to transfer the scientific technologies developed at the research institute to the farmers. Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF briefed about Institute’s activities and possible collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendras for dissemination of jute and allied fibre products and technologies.

Farmer’s Training-cum Scientist Interaction on Climate Resilient Jute based Farming System

A farmer’s training-cum-Scientist interaction was organised during 9-10 March 2021 at ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore to disseminate the problem solving knowledge to reduce vulnerability of weather aberrations and climate change shocks through adoption of the available technology of ICAR-CRIJAF for jute and allied fibres. Altogether 40 SC farmers of West Bengal interacted with Scientists of ICAR-CRIJAF on soil test based fertilizer application, weeding and moisture conservation, line sowing and controlling composite weed flora, integrated pests and disease management, impact of ozone on different varieties of jute and rice, leaf litter compost production, and integrated farming system, etc. The programme was conducted under SCSP component of NICRA project (Impact of Tropospheric Ozone on Crop Production under Jute-Rice Cropping System) Dr. A.K. Singh, Principal Scientist & PI of NICRA project conducted the training along with Dr. M.L. Roy, Sr. Scientist and Debarati Datta, Scientist of ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore.

SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING: KVK, NORTH 24 PRGS (ADDITIONAL)

Second Scientific Advisory Committee meeting was organized by KVK, North 24 Prgs (Additional) at ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore on 03.03.2021. Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, CRIJAF chaired the meeting and Dr. S. K. Roy, Director, ICAR-ATARI, Zone V, Kolkata graced the occasion online as the Chief Guest. The Director of Extension Education, BCKV; In-charge, NDRI, Eastern Regional Station; Assistant Director (Research), West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences; officers from the State Line departments; all the Head /In-charges of the Divisions/Sections and Nodal Officer, KVKs of ICAR-CRIJAF; the farmer members attended the meeting. Dr. Gouranga Kar suggested the KVK to focus on efficient use of natural as well as human resources specially the water resources. He also emphasised on the need based demand driven transfer of technologies.

SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING: KVK, NORTH 24 PRGS (ADDITIONAL)

Second Scientific Advisory Committee meeting was organized by KVK, North 24 Prgs (Additional) at ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore on 03.03.2021. Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, CRIJAF chaired the meeting and Dr. S. K. Roy, Director, ICAR-ATARI, Zone V, Kolkata graced the occasion online as the Chief Guest. The Director of Extension Education, BCKV; In-charge, NDRI, Eastern Regional Station; Assistant Director (Research), West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences; officers from the State Line departments; all the Head /In-charges of the Divisions/Sections and Nodal Officer, KVKs of ICAR-CRIJAF; the farmer members attended the meeting. Dr. Gouranga Kar suggested the KVK to focus on efficient use of natural as well as human resources specially the water resources. He also emphasised on the need based demand driven transfer of technologies.

Celebration of National Science Day at ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore

New facilities created at ICAR-CRIJAF to showcase proven technologies

The ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore has been mandated to undertake research and development on 6 natural fibre crops viz., jute, mesta, flax, sisal, ramie and sunhemp. The institute has developed many high yielding varieties of these crops with agro-technology of crop production and crop protection and also fibre extraction technology. To showcase these technologies, an exhibition and a jute and allied fibre museum having different grades of jute and allied fibres and jute based diversified products have been developed at the institute.

New facilities created at ICAR-CRIJAF to showcase proven technologies

The ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore has been mandated to undertake research and development on 6 natural fibre crops viz., jute, mesta, flax, sisal, ramie and sunhemp. The institute has developed many high yielding varieties of these crops with agro-technology of crop production and crop protection and also fibre extraction technology. To showcase these technologies, an exhibition and a jute and allied fibre museum having different grades of jute and allied fibres and jute based diversified products have been developed at the institute.

Institute’s research farm is dedicated to the names of its Founder Directors

The institute has three research farms viz., Main farm, North farm and South farm. The main farm has been renamed as J.S.Patel farm who was the founder Director of Jute Agricultural Research Laboratory (JARL) at Dhaka during 1939-46. The North farm has been renamed as B.C. Kundu farm who was the founder director of Jute Agricultural Research Institute (JARI) at Chinsurah/Barrackpore, India (1946-1961). The South farm of the institute is dedicated to the name of Dr T.Ghosh who was the director of the Institute during 1964-1979.

Launching of certified jute seed distribution and training-cum-workshop under JUTE-ICARE

A training-cum-workshop for launching of Phase VII of JUTE-ICARE project was organised at ICAR-CRIJAF on 15.02.2021 jointly by ICAR-CRIJAF, NJB and JCI. Certified high yielding varieties of jute seed (variety JRO 204) developed by ICAR-CRIJAF was distributed to 50 farmers of different districts of West Bengal in that workshop in presence of Director, ICAR-CRIJAF, Jute Commissioner and MD, JCI. Union Minister of Textile Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, the Chief Guest of this programme addressed the farmers through a virtual conference.

A farmers-scientists interaction was also organized after launching workshop. Delegates and farmers also visited institute’s fibre museum and in-situ retting tank field site.

Launching of certified jute seed distribution and training-cum-workshop under JUTE-ICARE

A training-cum-workshop for launching of Phase VII of JUTE-ICARE project was organised at ICAR-CRIJAF on 15.02.2021 jointly by ICAR-CRIJAF, NJB and JCI. Certified high yielding varieties of jute seed (variety JRO 204) developed by ICAR-CRIJAF was distributed to 50 farmers of different districts of West Bengal in that workshop in presence of Director, ICAR-CRIJAF, Jute Commissioner and MD, JCI. Union Minister of Textile Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, the Chief Guest of this programme addressed the farmers through a virtual conference.

A farmers-scientists interaction was also organized after launching workshop. Delegates and farmers also visited institute’s fibre museum and in-situ retting tank field site.

FIELD DAY CUM DEMONSTRATION CUM EXHIBITION AT ICAR-CRIJAF

Institute organized Field day cum Demonstration cum Exhibition on 9th February, 2021 inside the campus. Different technologies of jute and allied fibre crops, jute based diversified products, improved seeds, farm machineries were exhibited in the exhibition hall. Live demonstration of some of the farm facilities like retting with free flowing water, in-situ retting tank based eco farming, water conservation and flax based farming system, water conservation and sisal based farming system were demonstrated to the farmers. All together 150 farmers, entrepreneurs, scientists and officers were present on the occasion of field day cum demonstration cum exhibition programme. The farmers and experts and other stakeholders also visited institute’s newly developed fibre museum.

FIELD DAY CUM DEMONSTRATION CUM EXHIBITION AT ICAR-CRIJAF

Institute organized Field day cum Demonstration cum Exhibition on 9th February, 2021 inside the campus. Different technologies of jute and allied fibre crops, jute based diversified products, improved seeds, farm machineries were exhibited in the exhibition hall. Live demonstration of some of the farm facilities like retting with free flowing water, in-situ retting tank based eco farming, water conservation and flax based farming system, water conservation and sisal based farming system were demonstrated to the farmers. All together 150 farmers, entrepreneurs, scientists and officers were present on the occasion of field day cum demonstration cum exhibition programme. The farmers and experts and other stakeholders also visited institute’s newly developed fibre museum.

FIELD DAY CUM DEMONSTRATION CUM EXHIBITION AT ICAR-CRIJAF

Institute organized Field day cum Demonstration cum Exhibition on 9th February, 2021 inside the campus. Different technologies of jute and allied fibre crops, jute based diversified products, improved seeds, farm machineries were exhibited in the exhibition hall. Live demonstration of some of the farm facilities like retting with free flowing water, in-situ retting tank based eco farming, water conservation and flax based farming system, water conservation and sisal based farming system were demonstrated to the farmers. All together 150 farmers, entrepreneurs, scientists and officers were present on the occasion of field day cum demonstration cum exhibition programme. The farmers and experts and other stakeholders also visited institute’s newly developed fibre museum.

ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore celebrates 68^th Foundation Day

ICAR-CRIJAF celebrated its 68 th Foundation Day on 9 th February, 2021. Prof. Swapan Kumar Datta, VC of Biswa Bangla University and former VC, Bisva Bharati University, former DDG (Crop Science), ICAR graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and inaugurated the celebration by lighting the lamp. Dr. B. K. Das, Director, ICAR-CIFRI, Mr. A. K. Jolly, MD, Jute Corporation of India and Dr. D. B. Shakywar, Director, ICAR-NINFET marked their presence as Guest of Honour on the occasion. At the outset, Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF, presented about major achievements, varieties and technologies developed by the institute to resolve the bottlenecks and problems faced by the farmers in the cultivation of jute and allied fibre crops. The staff of the institute in different categories were awarded ‘Foundation Day Awards’ for commendable achievements and best performance in accomplishing institute activities. Two progressive farmers, one Self Help Group and one entrepreneur were awarded for doing exemplary work in technology adoption. Three ICAR-CRIJAF publications were also released.

ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore celebrates 68^th Foundation Day

ICAR-CRIJAF celebrated its 68 th Foundation Day on 9 th February, 2021. Prof. Swapan Kumar Datta, VC of Biswa Bangla University and former VC, Bisva Bharati University, former DDG (Crop Science), ICAR graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and inaugurated the celebration by lighting the lamp. Dr. B. K. Das, Director, ICAR-CIFRI, Mr. A. K. Jolly, MD, Jute Corporation of India and Dr. D. B. Shakywar, Director, ICAR-NINFET marked their presence as Guest of Honour on the occasion. At the outset, Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF, presented about major achievements, varieties and technologies developed by the institute to resolve the bottlenecks and problems faced by the farmers in the cultivation of jute and allied fibre crops. The staff of the institute in different categories were awarded ‘Foundation Day Awards’ for commendable achievements and best performance in accomplishing institute activities. Two progressive farmers, one Self Help Group and one entrepreneur were awarded for doing exemplary work in technology adoption. Three ICAR-CRIJAF publications were also released.

ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore celebrates 68^th Foundation Day

ICAR-CRIJAF celebrated its 68 th Foundation Day on 9 th February, 2021. Prof. Swapan Kumar Datta, VC of Biswa Bangla University and former VC, Bisva Bharati University, former DDG (Crop Science), ICAR graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and inaugurated the celebration by lighting the lamp. Dr. B. K. Das, Director, ICAR-CIFRI, Mr. A. K. Jolly, MD, Jute Corporation of India and Dr. D. B. Shakywar, Director, ICAR-NINFET marked their presence as Guest of Honour on the occasion. At the outset, Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF, presented about major achievements, varieties and technologies developed by the institute to resolve the bottlenecks and problems faced by the farmers in the cultivation of jute and allied fibre crops. The staff of the institute in different categories were awarded ‘Foundation Day Awards’ for commendable achievements and best performance in accomplishing institute activities. Two progressive farmers, one Self Help Group and one entrepreneur were awarded for doing exemplary work in technology adoption. Three ICAR-CRIJAF publications were also released.

CELEBRATION OF 72nd REPUBLIC DAY AT ICAR-CRIJAF, BARRACKPORE

ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore celebrated 72nd Republic Day of the country where all the staff of the institute, some progressive farmers attended the programme by following COVID-19 guidelines. Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF hoisted National Flag on the occasion and inspired the scientists and other staff of the institute to work hard to double the income of the farmers and make India Atma Nirbhar through research and development. Few progressive farmers, farm women and the agricultural workers were also felicitated on this occasion.

CELEBRATION OF 72nd REPUBLIC DAY AT ICAR-CRIJAF, BARRACKPORE

ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore celebrated 72nd Republic Day of the country where all the staff of the institute, some progressive farmers attended the programme by following COVID-19 guidelines. Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF hoisted National Flag on the occasion and inspired the scientists and other staff of the institute to work hard to double the income of the farmers and make India Atma Nirbhar through research and development. Few progressive farmers, farm women and the agricultural workers were also felicitated on this occasion.

Interaction with Hon'ble members of PAC

Hon'ble Chairperson, Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Member of Parliament and leader in Loksabha, Shri Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury ji, and Hon'ble members,PAC and Members of Parliament, Shri Jagdambika Pal ji, Dr Satya Pal Singh ji, Shri Ram Kripal Yadav ji, Smt Darshana Vikram Jardosh Ji visited ICAR-CRIJAF stall of jute and allied fibre production technologies and interacted with Director and scientists of the Institute on 11.01.2021 at Behrampur, West Bengal. ICAR-CRIJAF Director, Dr Gouranga Kar briefed about the Institute's activities Infront the committee

Interaction with Hon'ble members of PAC

Hon'ble Chairperson, Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Member of Parliament and leader in Loksabha, Shri Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury ji, and Hon'ble members,PAC and Members of Parliament, Shri Jagdambika Pal ji, Dr Satya Pal Singh ji, Shri Ram Kripal Yadav ji, Smt Darshana Vikram Jardosh Ji visited ICAR-CRIJAF stall of jute and allied fibre production technologies and interacted with Director and scientists of the Institute on 11.01.2021 at Behrampur, West Bengal. ICAR-CRIJAF Director, Dr Gouranga Kar briefed about the Institute's activities Infront the committee