Two-Day Training Programme (09-10.11.2026) 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 09th -10th November 2026.
The programme aimed to provide hands-on training to farmers and Pani Panchayat members on in-situ and ex-situ paddy straw residue management, covering microbial decomposition, compost production, residue recycling and biodegradable pulp plate manufacturing. Practical demonstrations and SOPs were provided by ICAR–CRRI scientists to promote sustainable residue management practices. A total of 24 participants (23 male and 1 female) from Ganjam and Mayurbhanj districts of Odisha attended the programme.
The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Sangita Mohanty, Course Director, in the presence of Dr. P. Panneerselvam, Dr. Prakash Chandra Jena and Dr. Parameswaran C., Course Coordinators. Dr. Baijayanti Nayak, Senior Technical Officer welcomed the participants, while Dr. P. Panneerselvam highlighted the training objectives and the role of Master Trainers in disseminating the technologies at the district level. The programme concluded with the presidential address by Dr. Prakash Chandra Jena, who emphasized adherence to SOPs for improving soil health, enhancing farmers’ income and reducing environmental pollution. Dr. Baijayanti Nayak delivered the vote of thanks.
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