Two-Day Training Programme on “SOP for Paddy Straw Residue Management” under OIIPCRA Project held at ICAR-CRRI, Kataka 
A two-day training programme on “SOP for Paddy Straw Residue Management” under the OIIPCRA Project, supported by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha, was organized by ICAR-CRRI, Kataka, during 23rd -24th October 2026.
The programme was designed to impart training to farmers and members of Pani Panchayats on in-situ and ex-situ paddy straw residue management practices. The training focused on microbial decomposition, compost preparation, residue recycling, and value addition through the manufacture of biodegradable pulp plates. Hands-on demonstrations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) were provided to enhance participants’ understanding and encourage the practical adoption of these technologies. The technical sessions were conducted by scientists and subject experts from ICAR-CRRI. A total of Twenty participants (19 male and 1 female) representing two districts of Odisha took part in the programme.
The programme was formally inaugurated by Dr. Pratap Bhattacharyya, Course Director, in the presence of Dr. Rahul Tripathi, Dr. Sangita Mohanty Course Coordinators, who underscored the significance of scientific paddy straw management. Dr. Sangita Mohanty extended a warm welcome to the participants, while Dr. P. Panneerselvam, Principal Investigator of the project, outlined the objectives of the training and highlighted the role of trained Master Trainers in ensuring effective implementation at the district level. The programme concluded with the presidential address by Mr. Annamalai, Course Coordinator who emphasized the need for proper implementation of SOPs to enhance soil health, improve farmers’ income and minimize environmental pollution caused by residue burning. Dr. Baijayanti Nayak, Senior Technical Officer, ICAR-CRRI, proposed the vote of thanks.
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