26 November, 2024, Kolkata:

One day training programme on “Instrumental Jute grading system” under All India Network Project on Jute and allied Fibres (AINPJAF) was organized by ICAR-NINFET, Kolkata at Sasya Shyamala Krishi Vigyan Kendra, RKMVERI, Sonarpur - Chandmari Road, Arapanch, West Bengal.

Dr. D. B. Shakyawar, Director of ICAR-NINFET, Kolkata, emphasized the significance of natural fibers, Jute grading systems, and the instruments developed by the institute during his inaugural address. He also encouraged farmers to adopt natural fiber-based products as an alternative to plastic bags to combat the growing issue of plastic pollution.

Dr. Avijit Das, Principal Investigator of AINPJAF and Head of the QE&I Division, emphasized the importance of the training program and highlighted the institute's advancements in enhancing the quality of jute fiber

Dr. Swagat Ghosh, Head (In-Charge) of Shyamala Krishi Vigyan Kendra, commended the institute for its development of digital grading instruments for jute in his welcome address. He also urged farmers to embrace the instrumental method for jute grading.

The programme was coordinated by Dr. Avijit Das and Dr. Nageshkumar, T. Total twenty-five farmers from Bhangar, Dist. - South 24 Parganas the attended the training programme.     

(Source: ICAR- National Institute of Natural Fibre Engineering and Technology, Kolkata)