Directorate of Wheat Development

Ministry of Agriculture
Deptt. of Agriculture & Cooperation
C.G.O.Complex-I, 3rd Floor
Kamla Nehru Nagar
Ghaziabad 201 002 ( UP)

Mission on Kisan Call Centre:

The Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of
India has launched Kisan Call Centers with a view to leverage the extensive
telecommunication infrastructure in the country to deliver extension services to the
farming community. The purpose of these Call Centers has been mainly to respond to
issues raised by farmers instantly in the local language, on continuous basis.
Accordingly, it was proposed to target the entire country in all the major
languages by a network of Call Centers to enable the farmers to get expert advice
through a toll free number 1551; the farmer reaches an agriculture graduate or expert
who would be able to respond to his queries and problems instantly. In case the
respondent at the Level-I is not able to satisfy the farmer, the call can be taken on a
conference to an expert at Level-II sitting in a specified place in the State in an
institution for giving advice. In the event where the farmer is not fully satisfied, his
problems would be recorded, solved at Level-III at the highest level at the Nodal centre
and he will get further advice through post or by visit of extension worker. The services
would be available round the clock. The functioning of the Levels I,II & III are
mentioned in the forthcoming specific paras. While during the working hours there
would be immediate response whereas beyond working hours and in holidays, the call
would be recorded and the queries are answered by post. The entire network has been
made available from 21st January 2004 throughout the country. The trend of questions
and the quality of answers are continuously monitored to upgrade the facilities and it is
expected that the entire system will evolve into a unique and revolutionary way of
communicating with the farmers in the process of technology transfer to the farmers
and solution of the location specific problems instantly.
This scheme has an in-built system of monitoring and continuous evaluation for
modifications and improvements. The services are also of a foundational nature. Many
more exciting tiers will be built on this infrastructure.
Aims and objectives of the Mission
The major aims and objectives of the KCC Mission are as follows:
Ø To harness the knowledge in the field of Agriculture and related areas and to
disseminate them amongst the farming community as well as to solve the everyday
problems in the farmer's own language and context at the grassroot level.

Ø To provide an enabled dynamic encyclopedia for use by farmers, agriculture

extension workers, agri-input dealers and various other stakeholders in agriculture.
Ø To create a database, which compiles and collates the actual location specific need of
farmers and to classify them in an intelligent format for use by decision makers,
researchers, traders and industrialists.
Ø To provide an opportunity to the scholars and agriculture scientists to play a dynamic
role in the transformation of Indian agriculture to a sustainable one.
Ø To establish a network of relationship among the scientists/experts, policy makers,
extension workers, farmers and other stake holders.
Ø To trap the traditional knowledge systems available with the farming community to
enrich the knowledge bank in agricultural sector and their application in the
farmers fields..

Functioning of various levels in Kisan Call Centres

The Kisan Call Centre is functioning at three levels of experts . Each call
centre covers some specific states and is controlled by a nodal organisation/centre .The
call centre is the epicenter of the problems of the farmers stationed at a certain
predetermined location. The call centres are armed with the latest basic technological
know-hows meant for providing the basic information about the package of practices for
crop production, Horticulture, Nutrient management, Plant Protection, Storage aspects,
Animal Husbandry and other allied activities. The hierchichial system of the various
levels of experts are described as follows.
Level –I: The calls coming to the call center is picked up by an Level –I
functionary who after a short welcome message takes down the basic information and the
query of the caller. These details are fed into a computer located next to the operator by
the operator himself. And the first level receiver of the call would also feeds into the
computer the question being asked by the farmer.
The first level operators preferably would be an agricultural graduate with an
expert basic background knowing local language possesing good communication skills.
They would be in a position to answer a majority of the questions being asked by the
farmers.
Telephone Numbers of Kissan Call Center, Chandigarh
Sl. No. Kissan Call Center, Chandigarh
Tele Phone Number Level-I Address
1. 2624770
2. 2624771
3. 2624772
4. 2624773 Mr. Neeraj Suri
5. 2624774 In-charge – Kisan Call Center,
6. 2624775 Cartel Infotech Limited,
7. 2624777 C/oPugmargs Interweb Pvt. Ltd.,
8. 2624778 SCO-487-488,
 9. 2624779 Sector 35-C,

10. 2624780 Meeting Point, Basement,

11. 2624781 Chandigarh - 160022

12. 2624782 T. Phone : 0172-5077444 (o)
13. 2624783 0172-5072640 (o)
14. 2624784 Mobile: 9815628245
15. 2624785 e-mail : neeraj_suri@hotmail.com
16. 2624787
17. 2624788
18. 2624789

Level-II: The Level –II consists of Subject Matter Specialists (SMS)

who are located at their respective places (Research Stations, ATICs, KVKs, Agricultural
colleges, State Govt.) of work. In case the first level operator is not able to answer the
question, the operator forwards (in call sharing mode) the call to the concerned Subject
Matter Specialist at Level-II. The data relating to the caller including the question asked
is also be transferred to the Level-II functionary on his computer along with the call.
Hence, when the specialist takes the forwarded call, his computer also shows the data and
question asked so that there is no repetition. It is envisaged that in normal cases, the
entire spill over questions from the first level get answered at this level i.e., Level-II. In
case, it is not possible to answer instantly, there is a system to revert back to the caller by
post / fax / e-mail or by telephone within 72 hours.

While selecting the specialists, it would be important to first identify the major
crops in that state and the issues on which the questions are likely to be asked. These
specialists should be such that they will answer most of the questions that are likely to be
asked.

There could be two options available on the selections of the specialists.

One option could be to select commodity wise specialist, that is, every question
related to a particular crop or commodity would be directed to that specialist, who would
in turn answer that question. Other option could be to select general specialists who
would deal with various subjects likely to arise. They should have good communication
skills and should know the local language. These specialists should have at least
sufficient field experience in their respective specialization.
List of Level II Experts for Kisan Call Center , Chandigarh from the States of
Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Punjab

Himachal Pradesh
Sl.No. Telephone Name & Address of the Organisation
Number
1 01792- Dr. B.R.Kanbid, Professor, (Extn.Education), Directorate of
252822 Extension Education, Dr.Y.S. Parmer University of
Horticulture & Forestry,
Nauni, Solan – 17323
2 01894- Dr. K.S.Rana, Senior Extension Specialist (Plant Pathology),
265929 CSK Hinmachal Pradesh Krishi Viswa Vidhyalaya, Palmpur,
Himachal Pradesh
3 0177- Dr.J.C.Rana, Director of Agriculture, Deptt. of Agriculture,
2633482 Govt. of Himachal Pradesh,
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Jammu & Kashmir
4 0191- Dr.P.Baru, Directorate of Extension Education,
2477007 Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science &
Technology (SKUAST), Railway Road,
Jammu - 180 012 ( J & K)
5 0191- Dr.Farook Hakak, Director of Agriculture ( Jammu),
2503156 Deptt. of Agriculture,
Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir, Talab Tillo,
Jammu – 180 001.
6 0194- Dr.G.M.Wani, Director (Extension Education),
2464026 Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science &
Technology (SKUAST), Shalimar campus,
Srinagar
7 0194- Mr. Gulam Hyder Bhat, Director of Agriculture, Deptt. of
2311022 Agriculture, Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir, Lal Mandi
Srinagar – 190 008
8 0194- Mr.S.Naqash, Director of Horticulture, Deptt. of Horticulture,
2311076 Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir, Raj Bagh, Opp. Presentation
Convent,
Srinagar - 190 008
Punjab
9 0161- Dr.S.S.Gill, Director of Extension Education,
2410001 Punjab Agricultural University,
Ludhiana. .
10 0172- Dr.B.S.Sidhu, Director of Agriculture, Deptt. of Agriculture,
2624769 Govt. of Punjab, SCO 85-88, Sector 34A,
Chandigarh – 160 022.
11 0172- Dr.Kulbir Singh , Director of Horticulture,
2726066 Deptt. of Horticulture, Govt. of Punjab,
SCO 843-44, Sector 22A,
 Chandigarh – 160 022.
12 0172- Dr.B.S.Sidhu, Director Animal Husbandry, Deptt. of Animal
2726077 Husbandry, Govt. of Punjab, 17 Bays Building,
SCO 843-44, Sector 22A,
Chandigarh – 160 022

Level – III: The Level –III consists of a dedicated cell located at the Nodal Office. This
would receive the questions that have not been answered at the first and the second levels.
Appropriate replies to these questions would be then framed in consultation with the
concerned specialists available within or outside the State by the nodal cell. The replies
would be sent to the farmers promptly by post/e-mail/fax/ telephone etc. within 72 hours
of receipt of the question.

Level – III for KCC Chandigarh:

Directorate of Wheat Development

Ministry of Agriculture
Deptt. of Agriculture & Cooperation
C.G.O.Complex-I, 3rd Floor
Kamla Nehru Nagar
Ghaziabad 201 002 ( UP)

Strategies adopted by the farmers and the call centers:

The major stakeholders in the entire mission of Kisan Call Centre are the
farmers and the call center personnel or the agents. Athe strategies adopted by these
stakeholders and the various terminals of their step by step activities are summerised as
follows:

Strategy or the action under question Solution

1. Farmer contacts the call center 1. A toll free no. 1551 of BSNL/MTNL
can be contacted from any where in the
country.
2. Hours or period of the day during which 2. The operational duration of these call
the farmer contacts the call centre centers are round the clock. However,
manned operation for an instant reply to
the queries are available during the
working hours on all working days only.
Beyond this period, calls are recorded and
written reply are provided.
3. Availability of any alternate contact 3. At present only personal contacts and/or
channels voice based linkage are available.
4. Availability of Call holding facility or 4. No call holding facility is available;
period of waiting. however, instant connectivity or linkage
between farmer and the call center agent is
existing.

Strategy or the action under question Solution

5. Action through a single contact.
6. Availability of a customer service
facility
7. Call centre agents help the farmers &
availability of support services
8. Skills required for giving service to the
farmers by the call centre agents
9. other requirements of the call centre
agents
10.Management of the call centre.
5. All the queries are addressed in a single
contact
6. Good customer service to the farmers
and feedback provisions are available in the
process.
7. The call centres are supported by a
second line services in concerned
subjects/areas through Level-II experts.
8. All the agents of the call centre are
basically Agricultural graduates which is
precondition for the call centres.
9. The call centre agents are to possess
good communication skill to satisfy the
farmers.
10. Analysis of the details of the calls
received and replies thereon are done
regularly by the call centre Manager.

Monitoring and Review of Kisan all Centres:

Each Kisan Call centre is controlled by a nodal agency which is the

Administrative Organisation of the mission pertaining to predetermined states. The
nodal organizations/Directorates are entrusted with the responsibilities of monitoring
and review the progress of the individual Kisan Call Centres, their activities and actions.
Problems faced by these call centres are periodically reviewed in order to bring out a
solution thereto. The documentation of day to day activities of the Kisan Call Centres
pertaining to the various queries of the farmers and their replies as well as feedback is
also done by the Nodal agencies which is reviewed in periodical meetings. The funds
for meeting the recurring expenditure etc. are also regulated by the Nodal Agencies.

Besides, at each state level, a multidisciplinary State Level Monitoring

Committee (SLMC) is also constituted headed by the Agricultural
Commissioner/Secretary of the concerned state with the representatives of various line
departments. The indicative terms of reference (TOR) of the committee are as follows:

Ø To oversee and monitor functioning of the Kissan Call Centre

Ø To review the replies and feedback from the Ist and 2nd level
operators/experts of KCC on a regular basis and suggest corrective
measures
Ø to formulate and conduct training programmes of a suitable duration for
the Level-I & Level-II functionaries of the respective call centre
 Ø to review technical aspects like configuration of exchanges and calls
Ø ensuring availability of latest package of practices and crop situation in
the state concerned including other details
Ø to formulate disaster/crisis response mechanisms available with the call
centres.

The nodal organisation is expected to receive the feedback through

monitoring process so that the issues related to further improvement of the Mission of
Kisan Call Centre may be taken up at the highest Govt. level.

Role of the Nodal Agencies :

Ø Settling of telephone bills of level-I & II experts of KCC telephone line with BSNL.
Ø Preparing monthly KCC Calls summary report and submit it to the Ministry on
monthly basis.
Ø Supplying latest technical information to KCC for further dissemination to the
farmers like management of drought/flood/ natural calamities/ insect pest
management, production technology etc.
Ø The officials of the Dte. visit KCC, Chandigarh to review the functioning/progress of
the KCC from to time to time.
Ø We as a nodal officer remain in continuous touch with KCC by phone/fax/e-mail etc
for monitoring of functioning of KCC.
Ø Acting as a member in the State Level Monitoring Committee for proper functioning
of KCC, Chandigarh.

The various nodal Agencies and their allocated states are given in Annexure-I.

Training package to L-I and L-II experts of Kisan Call Centre

Training of the Kisan Call Centre functionaries at various levels has emerged as
the mot important facto towards providing latest need based crop advisories, recently
evolved technologies, their impact on the natural available resources and the
sustainability of a system as a whole. Therefore, some specific training programmes
have been outlined for the KCC functionaries at Level-I & Level-II of all the Call centres
of the country. The basic features of the training programme are as follows:
Ø The Nodal Officer of Kisan Call Centre, Chandigarh will be the Course
Director of this training programme.
Ø The training would be conducted at a State Agricultural University
Headquarter or at their major Agricultural Research Institutes/Stations,
Agriculture Colleges, ICAR Research Institutes, Krishi Vigyan Kendras,
State/Central Government Farms, any other institution/ organisation
recognized by State and/or Central Government within the state, but at the
station nearby where the Call Center is located.
Ø Only one training programme shall be conducted in a month. The training
would be organized only on Sundays/holidays and shall be of one day
duration.
 Ø The funds for such training programmes will be provided by the Govt. of
India.

The Training Content:

The training should primarily provide inputs relating to the current agriculture season,
and issues pertaining to that particular season. Efforts shall be made to give information on
topical issues and any other agriculture/animal husbandry related crisis that may be existing. All
advisories issued by the State Government should be brought to the notice of the trainees. Crop
Production Technology on all crops, cereals, pulses, oilseeds, Horticulture, Floriculture, Animal
Husbandry, Sericulture, the training on post harvest technology, diagnosis of Pest and Diseases,
their control measures, value addition-processing, packaging, transportation, export, marketing.
The information related to weather forecasting, central sector scheme on Ministry of Agriculture,
Kisan Credit Cards, organic farming, fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Integrated Pest Management,
Integrated Nutrient Management, on Farm Water Management, Dry-land Horticulture,
Diversification of Agriculture etc. The latest information on the subject related to agriculture
should be covered.
Training Methodology:
Ø The nodal officer concerned would prepare the annual calendar of training for each
state.
Ø The interactive training in group discussion Methods would be conducted. In a face
to face mode
Ø The inventory of all experts on the job within the states should be prepared to act as a
resource person.
Ø A need based analysis of L-I and L-II functionaries would be undertaken before
framing out the detailed training schedule of a particular month.
Ø Two way interaction during the training should be promoted.
Ø The training will be imparted on Awareness and skill up-gradation of Level-I and
Level-II functionaries in all disciplines and related to a particular region.
Ø The critical review of the emerging issues and identification of problems and their
solutions from a practical angle well within the resources should be discussed and
recommendations are made.
Ø The capacity building of L-I Experts/agents should be increased to handle the queries
in an appropriate way.
Ø For Level I the training shall be a mandatory one. It would be the responsibility of
the Kisan Call Centre operator to ensure that Level-I functioneries attend the training
programme.
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Tel.:0120-2711380 (Dir.) -2710897 (O) Fax: 0120-2711380 Telegram: Gehun Vikas E-Mail: dwd@hub.nic.in
File No. 21-2/2006-DWD Dated: 12-09-2006
To,
The Joint Secretary (Crops),
Govt. of India,
Ministry of Agriculture (Deptt. of Agriculture & Coopn.)
Krishi Bhawan,
New Delhi-110001

Subject: Monthly summary Reporst of KCC, Chandigarh for the month of August 2006-
Submission of – regarding.
Sir,
Monthly summary Report of KCC, Chandigarh for the month of August 2006 in respect
of the states Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir, H.P. and Chandigarh, U.T. is enclosed herewith for your
kind information.
Yours faithfully,

Encl: As above
(Dr.G.K.Choudhury)
Director
Copy forwarded for kind information to:-
1. Dr. (Mrs.) C.T. Mishra, Additional Secretary, Govt. of India, Ministry of Agriculture,
(Deptt. of Agriculture & Cooperation), Krishi Bhavan, NEW DELHI- 110 001 .
2. The Agriculture Commissioner, Govt. of India, Ministry of Agriculture, (Deptt. of
Agriculture & Cooperation), Krishi Bhavan, NEW DELHI- 110 001.
3. Dr.J.P.Mishra, Deputy Commissioner (Crops), Govt. of India, Ministry of Agriculture,
Department of Agriculture & Coopn., Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi– 110 001 .
4. The Director(Crops), Govt. of India, Ministry of Agriculture, (Deptt. of Agriculture &
Cooperation), Krishi Bhavan, NEW DELHI- 110 001.

Director
DETAILS OF ONE DAY TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR LEVEL-I & LEVEL-II FUNCTIONERIES OF KISAN CALL CENTRE
UNDER THE NODAL DIRECTORATE i.e., DIRECTORATE OF WHEAT DEVELOPMENT, GHAZIABAD, 2005-06
(COURSE COORDINATOR: DR. G.K.CHOUDHURY, DIRECTOR, DTE OF WHEAT DEVELOPMENT, GHAZIABAD )

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State Date on
Venue of Name of Guest Base Topic Total no. of Remarks
Sl. No.

which Lectures(s) participants

Training Training
held
1. Himachal 4.9.05 Dr. YS Parmar Univ. 1. Dr. Manoj Khanna, Water Management
Pradesh of Hort. & Forestry, WTC,IARI, New
Nauni(Solan),HP. Delhi.
2. Dr. S.D. Sharma, Horticulture
Dir. Of Research, 57
Dr.YSPUHF,
(Nauni)Solan.
3. Dr. B.L.Kapoor, Agronomy of hill
Agronomist, Agriculture
CSKHPKVV,
Palampur (HP).
2. Punjab 30.9.05 Punjab Agril. Univ., 1.Dr.S.P.Mehra, PAU, Agronomy of Rabi
Ludhiana. Ludhiana crops
2. Dr. Sanjay Kumar, Pathology (Rusts in
IARI, Shimla (HP). wheat)
3. Dr. O.D.Wanjiri, Post harvest technology
CIPHET(ICAR), & management. 51
Ludhiana.

Contd…2/-
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State Date on
Venue of Name of Guest Lectures(s) Base Topic Total no. of Remarks
Sl. No.

which participants
Training Training
held
3. Punjab 9.11.05 Punjab Agril. 1. Dr. H.S.Rewal , PAU, Agronomy of Wheat 52
Univ., Ludhiana Ludhiana Crop
2. Dr. D.N.Singh, Addl. Seed production and
Commissioner (Seeds), availability in
Min. of Agri, GOI. Punjab state- a
review.
3. Dr. S.K .Sinha, Sr. Monitoring of
Scientist, Central Ground Ground Water
Water Board, Faridabad. scenario in Punjab
vis-s-vis irrigation
in crop production .
4. Himachal 29.11.05 SAMETI 1. Prof. Dr. B.L.Kapoor, Agronomy of field 40
Pradesh Campus, Govt. of CSK HP Krishi Viswa crops.
Himachal Vidyalaya, Palampur.
Pradesh, Shimla. 2. Dr. D.N.Singh, Seed production and
Addl. Commissioner seed availability of
(Seeds), Min. of Agri., major field crops in
DAC, Govt. of India. HP .

Contd…3/-
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State Date on
Venue of Name of Guest Lectures(s) Base Topic Total no. of Remarks
Sl. No.

which participants
Training Training
held

5. Punjab 19.12.2005 PAU, Ludhiana 1. Dr. L.S. Brar, Weed 54

Head, Deptt. of Management in
Agronomy & Rabi crops
Agromet, PAU,
Ludhiana
2. Dr. U.S. Walia, Chemical weed
Senior Agronomist, control in wheat
Deptt. of Agronomy & and its limitations
Agromet , PAU,
Ludhiana

6. J&K 04.01.2006 Sher-e-Kashmir 1. Dr. Ravi Kher, Production and 86

University of Prof. of Pomology, Prospects of
Agricultural SKUAST, Jammu temperate fruits
Science & Tech., in J & K
(SKUAST), 2. Mr. N.R. Bhagat, Ground Water
Jammu Scientist “ D” CGWB, Scenario , the
Jammu. present status and
utilization vis-à-
vis Irrigation
Requirement in
J & K State

Contd..4/-
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Sl. State Date on Venue of Training Name of Guest Lectures(s) Base Topic Total no. of Remarks
No. which participants
Training held
7. Punjab 24.1.2006 PAU, 1. Dr. G.S.Hira, Ground Water 42
Ludhiana Addl. Director of Management
Research & Water
Management Specialist,
PAU, Ludhiana
2. Dr. K.S.Sandhu, Water
Sr. Extension Specialist Management
(Water Management), in Rabi Crops
PAU, Ludhiana
3. Dr. R.P.S.Verma, Sr. Barley for
Scientist(Barley), industrial uses
Dte. of Wheat in Punjab
Research(ICAR),
Karnal.
8. Himachal 31.1.2006 CPRI(ICAR), 1.Dr. R.Ezekiel, Head, Post harvest 32
Pradesh Shimla Crop Physiology and handling and
Post Harvest storage of
Technology, Potatoes.
CPRI(ICAR), Shimla-
171001.
2. Dr. I.D.Garg, Head, Integrated
Crop Protection, Diseases and
CPRI(ICAR), Shimla. Pest
Management
in Potato

Contd…5/-
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Sl. State Date on Venue of Name of Guest Lectures(s) Base Topic Total no. of Remarks
No. which Training participants
Training held
9. Punjab 7.2.2006 PAU, 1. Dr. Yadwinder 1. Organic 36
Ludhiana Singh,Assoc. manures and
Prof., Department crop residues
of Soils, PAU, recycling in
Ludhiana Rice-Wheat
cropping
system.
2. Dr. A.S.Sidhu, 2. Organic
Assoc. Prof., manures and
Department of crop residues
Soils, PAU, recycling in
Ludhiana Maize-Wheat
cropping
system.
10. J&K 17.2.2006 SKUAST, 1. Dr. Dilip Kachroo, 1. Agronomy 45
Jammu Assoc. Professor, of Pulses in
Dept. of Agronomy, J&K
SKUAST, Jammu.
2. Dr. A.S.Bali, 2. Agronomy
Professor& Head, of Cereals in
Dept. of Agronomy, J&K
SKUAST, Jammu.

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Sl. State Date on Venue of Name of Guest Base Topic Total no. of Remarks
No. which Training Lectures(s) participants
Training
held
11. Punjab 6.3.2006 PAU, 1. Dr. M.S.Gill, Sr. 1.Water 25
Ludhiana Agronomist, Dept. Management in
of Agronomy and field crops.
Agromet., PAU,
Ludhiana.

2. Dr. Lakhbir Kaur Weather in relation

Dhaliwal, Assoc. to Pest
Professor(Agrometeorology Management
), Dept. of
Agronomy and
Agromet., PAU,
Ludhiana.
3.Dr. Pravjot Kaur Greenhouse effect
Sidhu, Asstt. in relation to crop
Agrometeorologist, management
Dept. of Agronomy
and Agromet., PAU,
Ludhiana.

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Sl. State Date on Venue of Name of Guest Base Topic Total no. Remarks
No. which Training Lectures(s) of
Training participa
held nts
12 J&K 11.3.2006 SKUAST, 1.Dr. Prospects and 54 Final report awaited from
Srinagar M.A.Kirmani,Dean, constraints of animal SKUAST(K), Srinagar.
Faculty of Vety. production in J&K
Science, SKUAST(S),
Srinagar
2.Dr. K.N.Singh, Strategies of higher
Assoc. crop production in
Prof(Agronomy), Kashmir-problems
SKUAST(S), Srinagar and prospects

3.Dr. F.A.Zaqi, HOD, Insect pests of

Entomology, Temperate fruits.
SKUAST(S), Srinagar
4.Dr. K.D.Farooqi, Temperate fruit
Assoc. Prof, Pomology, production in J&K –
SKUAST(S), Srinagar problems and
prospects
5.Dr. Shahzad Ahmed, Premature leaf fall in
Assoc. Prof, Plant apple
Pathology,
SKUAST(S), Srinagar

Contd…. 8 /-
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Sl. State Date on Venue of Name of Guest Base Topic Total no. Remarks
No. which Training Lectures(s) of
Training participa
held nts
13. HP 22.3.2006 SAMETI, 1. Mrs. Urmil 1. Different schemes 30
Shimla, Parmer, Joint and programmes of
HP Director , Dept. of Agriculture
Agri, ovt. Of HP, Department
Shimla. including Soil
Conservation and
their modalities of
Govt. of HP
2. Dr. D.R.verma, 2. Different schemes
Deputy Director of and programmes of
Horticulture, Govt. Horticulture
of HP, Shimla. Department and
their modalities of
Govt. of HP