Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav (MGMG) initiative was successfully organized by ICAR- CRRI on 25th, June 2026 at Ranjhali village 
A farmer awareness and training programme under the Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav (MGMG) initiative was successfully organized by ICAR- Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI) on 25th, June 2026 at Ranjhali village of Purushottampur block, Ganjam district, Odisha under the theme “Balance use of fertilizer & Kheti Bachao Abhiyan.” The programme was sponsored under the project E-CHASI (EAP-359).
A total of 70 farmers, including 50 male farmers and 20 female farmers, actively participated in the programme from Ranjhali. The program was organized in assistance with FPO Ranjhali. The programme comprised technical sessions, field demonstrations and interactive farmer-scientist discussions focusing on sustainable rice cultivation, balanced use of fertilizers, integrated pest management and soil health improvement.
During the programme, Dr. Raghu S Sr. Scientist (Crop protection) delivered a lecture on balance use of fertilizer using proper soil health management, soil testing, & importance of soil health cards, integrated nutrient management, natural farming, organic farming. Dr. T.B Bagchi, Sr. Scientist (Crop Physiology & Bio chemistry) explained the popular xlimate resilient CRRI Varieties & Biofertified rice Varieties for higher yields. While Dr. Jeevan B, Scientist (Crop Protection) highlighted the importance of non-chemical pest and disease management using seed treatments, solar 24X7 light traps, sticky traps, trichocards and pheromone traps. Mrs. Anita Pradhan (Sarpanch), informed farmers to adopt organic farming. The programme was conducted and coordinated by Mr. Debabrata Dash, Sr. Technician, who supervised the registration of participating farmers and facilitated the smooth execution of the programme.
The programme concluded with an interactive discussion session where farmers shared their field experiences and clarified their queries related to nutrient management, pest and disease management, and climate-smart agricultural practices.
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