Two-Day Training Programme (12-13.10.26) 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 12th–13th October 2026.
The programme aimed to develop Master Trainers among farmers, member of pani panchayats, and social activists of the supporting organization for effective implementation of in-situ and ex-situ paddy straw residue management technologies. The training covered microbial decomposition, compost production, residue recycling and value addition through biodegradable pulp plate production, along with practical demonstrations and SOP guidelines. The technical sessions were delivered by scientists and experts from ICAR-CRRI. Twenty-Eight participants (28 male) from 13 districts of Odisha attended the programme.
The programme was inaugurated by Dr. P. Panneerselvam, PS & Course Director, along with Dr. Prakash Chandra Jena, Dr. Biswajit Mondal and Dr. Parameswarn C, Course Coordinators who highlighted the importance of scientific paddy straw management. Dr. Sangita Mohanty, welcomed the participants, while Dr. P. Panneerselvam, briefed them on the objectives and importance of trained Master Trainers for district-level implementation. The Programme concluded with the presidential remarks of Dr. Pratap Bhattacharyya, I/C director, ICAR-CRRI, who emphasized effective implementation of the Sop for improving soil health, enhancing farmers income and income and reduce pollution caused by residue burning. Dr. Baijayanti Nayak, Senior Technical Officer, ICAR-CRRI, delivered the vote of thanks.
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