ICAR-NAARM organized 5 days Skill Development Training Programme on Nutritional Security for SC farmers sustainable Income under the SCSP, in collaboration with the KVK Virudhunagar from 04–08th August, 2025. The main aim of the programme is to improve food consumption behaviour and enhance nutritional security among economically weaker sections of society. The programme has helped improve their skills, thereby boosting their confidence and independence in accessing healthy food. A total of 40 Scheduled Caste farmers, women and youth from Virudhunagar District, TN were participated in the training programme and benefitted.
Dr. M. Balakrishnan, Principal Scientist & Chairman SCSP ICAR-NAARM, Hyderabad, participated in the valedictory session as the Chief Guest, he enlightened the participants about importance of IFS, Cocoponicsfarming system in getting sustainable income. He urged farmers to adopt these innovative methods to overcome the challenges they face. He emphasized that the adoption of organic and natural farming not only improves human health but also restores soil health, preserves biodiversity, and eliminates the use of harmful chemicals, natural farming presents a pathway toward a more resilient agricultural system. During the valedictory session, the Nutritional Security booklet was released by the chief guest.
Dr. Chelvi Ramesh, Professor & Head KVK, Virudhunagar explained the various programmes undertaken by KVK Virudhunagar for the development of Scheduled Caste farmers. She also highlighted the health benefits associated with nutritional security and emphasized the importance of natural farming in enhancing the livelihood opportunities of the farming community.
In the valedictory session, important critical inputs viz Vegetable seeds, TNAU Nutriveg seed cube, grow bag, Panchakaviya, Vermicompost, Fish meal acid, Humic acid, and Hand sprayer etc., were given to all trainees for initiate the nutritional security farming practices in their lands.
Earlier Dr. Venudevan, SMS(SS&T), KVK, Virudhunagar, Virudhunagar delivered the welcome address. The meeting ended with the vote of thanks by Dr. Nallakurumban, Associate Professor, KVK, Virudhunagar. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Venudevan, SMS(SS&T), KVK, Virudhunagar, TN.
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