The Khallikote University with support of the National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI) and the Biotech Park lucknow launched a 5-day programme “National Training-cum-Workshop on Skill and Entrepreneurial Development of Tribal Youth of Soudhern Odisha” here on Tuesday.
NASI vice-president Padmashree Prof Pramod Tandon, university Syndicate Member Prof NC Padhy and Biotech Park lucknow Faculty Prof Rishi Shankar graced as guests.
Students will be provided training on ‘plant tissue culture and entrepreneurship’, agriculture development in tribal areas and various related aspects. Berhampur University’s former Professor Malay Kumar Mishra will guide students on a biodiversity study fieled trip.
Around 100 tribal students from Brahmapur, Baliguda and Udaygiri are participating in the programme, to be concluded on August 4.