3rd National Symposium on Alliums
Indian Society of Alliums in collaboration with ICAR-DOGR, Pune and Jain Irrigation System Ltd., Jalgaon has decided to organize its "3rd National Symposium on Emerging Technologies and Trends in Sustainable Production and Value chain Management of Onion, Garlic and other Allium species" during 11-14 February, 2023 at Jalgaon, Maharashtra. Registration form for the symposium is given in the brochure. For more details kindly click on the link given below.
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ICAR-Directorate of Onion & Garlic Research (DOGR), Pune isa well accomplished institute which focuses on merging innovation with entrepreneurship in Agriculture. ICAR-DOGR is delighted to invite applications for enrolling in Agri-Business Incubation programme 2020-21. Entrepreneurs (Indian citizens) having an innovative business idea in Agri and allied sectors specifically in Onion & Garlic crop can apply by filling the registration form as given in the link below. Detailed information about the programme is given in the brochure. ICAR-DOGR would like to extend support to prospective entrepreneurs by providing technical assistance, consultancy, infrastructure facility, guidance and training for sustainable business establishment.
Public Interest Disclosure and Protection of Informers (PIDPI)
The Govt. of India under the Public Interest Disclosure and Protection of Informers (PIDPI) resolution authorized Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) as ‘Designated Agency’ to receive written complaints from general public on any allegation of corruption and misuse of office by any employee of the Central Government or any other Corporation, Company, Society etc. owned or controlled by Central Government. Under the PIDPI resolution, the identity of the complainant is kept secret and complainant is protected from victimization for making such complaints.
AKMU of ICAR-DOGR has organized Cyber Jagrootka Diwas on 6th Oct. 2022 to create awareness among the internet users of ICAR-DOGR. Around 35 participants attended this programme through Video Conferencing on Zoom. Sh. Shaikh H.S.C, ACTO and Incharge AKMU, welcomed all the participants and briefed them about Cyber Jagrootka Diwas celebration. On this occasion, Dr. M.K. Chandra Prakash, Principal Scientist (Computer Application), IIHR, Bangalore addressed the participant about Cyber Security, Cyber Crime and Precaution with Powerpoint presentation. Dr. Vijay Mahajan, Director(Act) spoke about importance of cyber security in this era of Information and Communication Technology. The posters and banners regarding Cyber Security also displayed in Office Premises. The programme ended with the vote of thanks by Dr. A. Thangasamy, Sr. Scientist and Incharge, Administrative Officer.
Onion is an important vegetable crop consumed throughout the world. Owing to this aspect, ICAR-Directorate of Onion and Garlic Research, Pune (Maharashtra) organized a Kisan Sangoshthi on commercial cultivation of onion in collaboration with the G.K. Research and Development Foundation, Varanasi and Agrimitra Farmers Producer Company Ltd, Mirzapur in the premises of ICAR-IIVR, Varanasi on 29th Sept, 2022. About 400 farmers including 260 women farmers from different parts of Mirzapur, Sonbhadra, Ghazipur, Varanasi, Chandauli, Kushinagar and Ballia districts of Uttar Pradesh and Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh participated in the program. Dr. Amar Jeet Gupta, Pr. Scientist, (Hort. Sci.) and Nodal Officer (TSP), ICAR-DOGR, Pune coordinated the program.
The event was presided over by Dr. G. Kalloo, Ex-DDG (Hort.) ICAR and Ex-VC, JNKVV, Jabalpur. In his speech he stated that there is immense scope for onion cultivation in Mirzapur. He also described about medicinal properties of onion and its consumption which helps in preventing cancer, obesity, diabetes, respiratory diseases etc. He emphasized on how to get more yield from onion cultivation and doubling the farmer’s income by integrating it with the cultivation of other vegetables. On this auspicious occasion ‘Technical Folder as well as a Documentary Film on “Extending commercial cultivation of onion in eastern parts of Uttar Pradesh: A Success Story” was released by Dr. G. Kalloo and Dignitaries on dias.
The Chief Guest, Dr. Major Singh, Member, ASRB, New Delhi and Ex-Director, ICAR-DOGR, Pune highlighted the importance of onion cultivation in Purvanchal and emphasized to promote cultivation of kharif onion to stabilize price fluctuation during September to February. He also said that there is a huge potential for the production of kharif onion in Mirzapur hence, farmers of the region need to adopt advanced technologies developed by ICAR-DOGR, Pune.
The Special Guest, Dr. Mathura Rai, Ex-Director, ICAR-IIVR, Varanasi focused on the basics for improved cultivation of onion and also appreciated work done by ICAR-DOGR to improve livelihood of the small and marginal farmers. Dr. T.K. Behera, Director, ICAR-IIVR, Varanasi also focused on to extend commercial cultivation of onion and both the institutions jointly assured to cooperate with the farmers through GKRDF and Agrimitra FPC.
Dr. V. Mahajan, Director (Acting), ICAR-DOGR, Pune encouraged farmers for promotion of onion cultivation in Purvanchal. He focused to adapt scientific cultivation with proper planning looking into the market demand. He advise farmers to join together in form of FPO’s to get more benefit from the produce.
Dr. Amar Jeet Gupta, Pr. Scientist, ICAR-DOGR, Pune spoked about extending the kharif onion cultivation in Mirzapur and adjoining areas. Dr. Gupta also awared about demonstrations and trainings conducted by ICAR-DOGR and its impact on commercial cultivation of onion in targeted areas from 2017 to 2022. The production and productivity of onion in Mirzapur have increased significantly by adopting the technologies developed by ICAR-DOGR. Based on the performance of field demonstrations conducted by ICAR-DOGR in Mirzapur in the last five years, it has been found that the area of Mirzapur is highly suitable for kharif onion production. Kharif onion has also proved to be more beneficial for commercial cultivation as compared to rabi onion along with other traditional vegetables grown in Mirzapur areas.
Dr. Nagendra Rai, Pr. Scientist, ICAR-IIVR, Varanasi highlighted about the progress of increase in the cultivation of onion in Purvanchal. Dr. Govind N. Singh, MD, Agrimitra FPC welcomed the guests and farmers. On this occasion selected farmers were honoured with certificates for their excellent work in onion cultivation. Programme was ended with the vote of thanks presented by Dr. A.K Singh, Director, Agrimitra FPC, Mirzapur.
