As part of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) 2025, a training on “Integrated Crop Management in Sugarcane Cultivation” was jointly organized by Kumaraguru Institute of Agriculture (KIA) and Sakthi Sugars Limited on June 02, 2025. The event witnessed the enthusiastic participation of 40 sugarcane farmers from Koothampoondi village.

Program Highlights

The training began with a welcome address by Dr. S. Hemalatha, Vice-Principal, KIA. Key dignitaries included:

• Th. A. Balasubramanian, Executive Officer, KIA
• Th. K. Devaraj, DGM (Cane), Sakthi Sugars Ltd.
• Th. M. Raju, DGM (Cane), Sakthi Sugars Ltd.

Technical Sessions

• Session 1: Cultivation Aspects of Sugarcane – Th. V. Sridar, Senior Manager (R&D), Sakthi Sugars Ltd.
• Session 2: Soil Health Management – Dr. S. Hemalatha
• Session 3: Pest & Disease Management – Dr. K. Elango & Tmt. M. Maheshwari

Farmer Felicitation and Distribution

As a token of appreciation, each participating farmer received 5 kg of vermicompost and tree saplings.

Group Photo