Director ICAR-CRIJAF

ICAR-CRIJAF has been granted Design Registration for IMPROVED JUTE RIBBONER - a new technology for improved jute extraction process. #icar @icarindia @ICAR_CRIJAF

Five-day (11-15 May 2026) training program under SCSP on Soil Health Management in Jute-based Cropping System focusing on Balanced Use of Fertilizers concluded at #ICAR-CRIJAF, with the participation of 20 farmers from Swarupnagar block of North 24 Parganas district. @icarindia

The Monthly Review Meeting of AINPJAF was held online on 15 May 2026 under the chairmanship of Dr. G Kar, Director & Network Coordinator. Progress of jute & mesta trials, adaptive trials, TSP/SCSP/NEH & skill development activities across centres were reviewed. #ICAR @icarindia

On 13 May 2026, under #MGMG, ICAR-CRIJAF organized a farmer awareness programme at Taraberia, North 24 Parganas on balanced fertilizer use, #INM & #4R nutrient stewardship for sustainable soil health and climate-resilient agriculture. #ICARCRIJAF #ICAR @icarindia

Under #MGMG, scientists of ICAR-CRIJAF organized a farmer awareness programme at Ratanpur, North 24 Parganas on balanced fertilizer use, #INM & soil health management on 14 May 2026. Farmers were trained on soil test-based nutrient management. #ICAR @icarindia

Under MGMG, Team-2 of ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore organized an awareness programme at Babpur village, North 24 Parganas on balanced fertilizer use, INM and 4R nutrient stewardship for sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture. #ICAR #MGMG @ICAR_CRIJAF @icarindia

ICAR-CRIJAF observed the International Day of Plant Health on May 12, 2026 with special lectures on biosecurity and sustainable crop protection by Dr. P.K. Chakraborty & Dr. R.G. Agarwal. A tree plantation programme was also organized to promote environmental sustainability #ICAR

Under MGMG, scientists of ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore visited Rautara village, North 24-Parganas on May 12, 2026 and conducted an awareness programme on Balanced Use of Fertilizers & INM. #ICAR #CRIJAF #MGMG #INM

On May 7, 2026, ICAR-CRIJAF conducted an awareness programme on the "Balanced Use of Fertilizer" under the MGMG initiative in Tentulia village, North 24 Parganas. Led by Dr. A.K. Singh, a team of scientists and technical experts guided 38 participating farmers #ICAR #MGMG

Under MGMG, Team-3 scientists from organized an awareness programme on Balanced Fertilizer Use & INM on May 6. Farmers were sensitized on soil test-based nutrient management, green manuring and use of organic inputs for sustainable agriculture and soil health improvement. #icar

Under MGMG, scientists from organized an awareness programme on Balanced Fertilizer Use & INM on 5 May 2026. Farmers were encouraged to reduce excess urea use and adopt organic manures, vermicompost & biofertilizers for sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture. #icar

ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore organized a World IP Day 2026 on 30.04.2026. Dr. Gouranga Kar chaired; Shri Anjan Sen delivered a talk on IPR in agriculture (soil health & balanced fertilization). 50+ participants attended. #IPR #icar

Scientists from ICAR-CRIJAF visited Debra Block and Zilla Krishi Bhawan on 24.4.2026 to launch the Balanced Use of Fertilizer/INM campaign under MGMG. Farmers were guided on reducing fertilizer use by 25%, especially urea in rice. A plan covered 11 villages across 7 blocks. #icar

Training on Modern Jute Cultivation & Jute-based Cropping Systems was held at Dist. Agriculture Office, Katihar on 22.4.26. Dr. Gouranga Kar highlighted improved technologies, balanced fertilizer use, and sustainable soil health through sunnhemp green manuring. #icar @icarindia

A sensitization meeting on Balanced Use of Fertilizers in Jute-based Cropping Systems was held at JRS, Katihar on 21.04.26. Chaired by Dr. Gouranga Kar, the programme focused on soil health protection and reducing farmers’ losses through balanced fertilization. @icarindia #icar

A brainstorming session was held at ICAR-CRIJAF on 20 Apr 2026 under the chairmanship of Dr. G Kar to finalize the village campaign action plan on Balanced Use of Fertilizers & INM. Leaflets and publicity materials were also finalized after detailed discussion. #icar @icarindia

हिंदी पत्रिका 'रेशा किरण' को नगर राजभाषा कार्यान्वयन समिति, कोलकाता द्वारा वर्ष 2025-26 के लिए 'नराकास उत्कृष्ट हिंदी पत्रिका प्रतियोगिता' में द्वितीय पुरस्कार मिला। 17-4-2025 को ICAR-CRIJAF के निदेशक ने संस्थान की पत्रिका के लिए द्वितीय पुरस्कार ग्रहण किया। @icarindia #icar

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐑-𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐉𝐀𝐅 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. @icarindia #icar

𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 (𝗦𝗔𝗖) 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗥-𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗝𝗔𝗙, 𝗞𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶 𝗩𝗶𝗴𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮-𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝟮𝟰 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘀 (𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗹), 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. @icarindia #icar

A one-day farmers’ training programme on Balanced Use of Fertilizers was organized at ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore on 13 March 2026 under the #PM_PRANAM Scheme sponsored by Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited, Kolkata. @icarindia #icar