As a part of the “Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav” celebration on the 75th year of India's Independence, Quality and Productivity Improvement division of ICAR-IINRG, Ranchi organized a workshop at farmers' fields on "Sustainable lac integrated farming practices for livelihood security" at Village Banta, Ranchi on 09/3/2022. Dr. Soumen Ghosal, Head of the Division, addressed the progressive lac growers and advised them to follow scientific lac production practices to achieve better production. He further suggested that farmers need to apply fertilizers at recommended doses to raise healthy lac host plants. Dr. Achintya Pramanik emphasized on pest and disease management on lac and advised farmers using 60 mesh nylon bags for brood lac inoculation and timely removal of Phunki lac sticks to reduce the incidence of lac insect natural enemy in the field. Mr. Sandeep Kumar laid stress on having a healthy diet and proper nutrition of women during, pre and post-pregnancy. Then successful progressive farmers from Angarah, Sogad and Banta village of Ranchi district elaborated their experience of scientific lac cultivation and suggested the fellow farmers to follow the same. This was the concluding day of the three days workshop.
The programme was graced by Dr. Soumen Ghosal, Head, QPI Division, Dr. Achintya Pramanik, Scientist, Mr. Sandeep Kumar, Scientist, and other officials from the institute. The programme was also attended by 40 Progressive lac farmers from three villages i.e. Angarah, Sogad and Banta.