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Reports of “Organization of Swachhata Hi Sewa-2024” with the theme “Swabhav Swachhata – Sanskar Swachhata” by ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack on 1.10.2024 and 2.10.2024 On 01.10.2024, with respect to the targeted activity of the “Schedule of organization of Swachhata Hi Seva-2024” on “Safai Mitra Samman: Story telling sessions-Feature stories from sanitation workers about their experiences and the […]

Celebrating Poshan Maah with Focus on Nutrition and Cultural Heritage at KVK, Koderma, ICAR-NRRI The concluding ceremony of National Nutrition Month (Poshan Maah) was held at ICAR-NRRI, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Jainagar, Koderma, on 30th September 2024. The Poshan Maah began on 1st September 2024 and ended on 30th September 2024. About sixty Anganwadi Sevikas […]

NASF-Funded Workshop on TechSIM inaugurated at ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack The inaugural function of the NASF-funded project, launching national workshop “Developing Simulation Model of Technology Diffusion (TechSIM), Adoption, and Impact for Forecasting Using Techno-Socio-Psycho-Economic-Ecological Factors” was held at ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack, on September 30 2024 in a hybrid mode with a total of 225 participants. In the inaugural […]

ICAR-NRRI Cuttack Organizes ‘Swachhata Hi Sewa-2024’ with Focus on Health, Hygiene, and Social Welfare ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack, organized “Swachhata Hi Sewa-2024” on 28th and 29th September 2024, with the theme “Swabhav Swachhata – Sanskar Swachhata.” On 28th September, Dr. Amaresh Kumar Nayak, Director, ICAR-NRRI along with medical officer Dr. D.S. Acharya and Swachha Bharat Committee Chairman […]

Training program on NRRI-biofertilizer model & reclamation of acid soils was organized at Dhenkanal District on 27.09.24 A training program on NRRI-biofertilizer model to farming community of Odisha & Reclamation of acid soils through Basic-slag & fly ash was organized at Kantapal, Block- Kankadahada of Dhenkanal District, Odisha under the projects “Production, Popularization and Supply […]

ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack Organizes Health Check-Up and Special Session on ‘Swabhav Swachhata – Sanskar Swachhata’ as part of Swachhata Hi Sewa-2024 On September 26, 2024, ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack organized a health check-up as part of the “Swachhata Hi Sewa-2024” initiative, with the theme “Swabhav Swachhata – Sanskar Swachhata.” Twenty-two sanitation workers and ten gardening staff participated in […]

ICAR-NRRI Organizes Cleanliness Drive and Cultural Fest as Part of ‘Swachhata Hi Seva-2024’ Campaign On 24th September 2024, ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack, conducted a cleanliness drive under the “Swachhata Hi Seva-2024” campaign, clearing a difficult spot near the NRRI Gate by removing overgrown grasses and herbs from a 200 sq. ft. area. The next day, in collaboration […]

Pest Status and Crop Damage Assessment in Odisha’s Rice-Growing Regions Following directives from the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, a team of scientists from ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack conducted a comprehensive survey in six districts of Odisha to assess the pest status and the damage caused to rice crop. The survey aimed […]

Report on “Swachhata Hi Sewa-2024” by ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack (21-22 Sept 2024) ICAR-NRRI organized the “Swachhata Hi Sewa-2024” campaign with the theme “Swabhav Swachhata – Sanskar Swachhata” on 21st and 22nd September 2024. On 21st September, a human chain event was held at Bhadimula village to raise awareness on cleanliness and sanitation. Dr. S. Lenka, Chairman […]

Visits of the Delegates from Gates Foundation and IRRI ICAR-NRRI hosted a team of delegates including Dr. Gary Atlin and Dr. Kishore Rao from the Gates Foundation & Dr. Sankalp Bhosale and associates from International Rice Research Institute. The team discussed with Director Dr. A. K. Nayak and scientists of NRRI, regarding critical issues of […]