November 20, 2024, Kolkata:

A three (03) days skill development training on “Manufacturing of jute hand bag and jute handicrafts “sponsored by ATMA, Araria, Bihar was organized at ICAR-National Institute of Natural Fibre Engineering and Technology, Kolkata, West Bengal during November 17-19, 2024.

Dr. D. B. Shakyawar, Director has congratulated all the participants for successful completion of the training programme. He has highlighted upon the recent technologies developed by the institute for quality production of jute fiber and manufacture of diversified value-added products there from. He has emphasized upon the future collaboration with ATMA, Araria for execution of various extension activities for the improvement of livelihood of jute grower in Bihar.

Dr. V. B. Shambhu, Head (Acting) Transfer of Technology Division has briefed about the various schemes running at the institute for execution of different transfer of technology activities. 

Mr. H.P. Gupta, ATM, ATMA, Araria has appreciated the work done by the institute and stressed upon the future collaboration of ATMA, Araria with ICAR-NINFET for betterment of jute growers in terms of technological intervention, support and guidance.

Er. H. Baite, Scientist & Course Coordinator of the training has highlighted upon the about the different training activities viz; making of jute handicrafts making and jute bags through hands on training.

On this occasion, a training manual was released by the dignitaries. Twenty-three (23) farmers associated with jute cultivation and processing and two (02) ATMA officials have participated in this training.

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