Training for SC Farm Women:
A five days training programme on “Skill development in jute bag making” for SC farm women was organised under SCSP programme during from Dec 2-7, 2020 at ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore. Ten farm women from South Hansia village, North 24 Parganas had participated in the training programme. An exhibition of all the products made by the trainees were arranged in the valedictory function on 7th of Dec, 2020 at Extension Section. The training was organized by Dr Shamna A, Dr SK Jha and Dr ML Roy.
Bidding farewell to staff of ICAR-CRIJAF:
Admits COVID-19, ICAR-CRIJAF family bids farewell to Mr Subrata Bhattacharyya, Asst. Administrative Officer on 28th November, 2020 by maintaining social distance and following health protocol of MoHF, GoI, who superannuated on 30th November, 2020.
Farmers’ training programme under TSP-STCR:
Three days training programme for tribal farmers on “Importance of soil testing and judicious fertilizer application for increased crop productivity” under TSP-STCR was organized during 19th to 21st November, 2020 at ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore. During this training programme, the participants were oriented about soil test based fertilizer management for enhancing crop productivity, importance of biofertilizer and soil amendments for better crop production, impact of COVID-19 pandemic on food and soil security etc. The programme was orgazined by Dr. A.R.Saha, Dr.B Majumdar, Dr SP Mazumdar, Dr. M.S.Behera, Dr. Shamna A. and Dr D Dutta.
Observance of Constitution Day at ICAR-CRIJAF:
Constitution Day was observed at ICAR-CRIJAF on 26th November, 2020 to commemorate the adoption of Indian Constitution by our country. The programme started with the reading of the Preamble by Director and all the employees which was led on line by Hon’ble President of India. On this occation, two lectures on “Preamble and fundamentals of constitution of India” and “Constitutional rights and Govt. provisions for empowering Women” were delivered Dr. J. K. Meena and Dr. Debarati Datta respectively, two young scientists of the Institute. Dr Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF highlighted the importance of Indian Constitution and the significance of Constitution Day. All the staff of the institute participated in this programme in offline and on line mode.
Celebration of World Soil Day at ICAR-CRIJAF:
To promote the pivotal role of soil as a major component of natural ecosystem, ICAR-CRIJAF celebrated the World Soil Day on 05.12.2020 with the theme “Keep soil alive, protect soil biodiversity”. On this occasion, Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF underlined the significance of soil health restoration and urged to maintain the soil health in all possible ways. He urged the farmers to test their soil and use fertilizers as per the recommendation so as to reduce unnecessary expenditure and for obtaining better production. Due to COVID pandemic, a total of 10 farmers participated in the programme and Soil Health Card were distributed to them. The programme was orgazined by Dr. A. R.Saha, Dr.Bijan Majumdar, Dr. Ritesh Saha, Dr Sonali Paul Mazumdar, and Dr Debarati Dutta.
Report on Vigilance Awareness Week celebration:
Vigilance Awareness Week-2020 was celebrated by ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore
during 27.10.2020 to 02.11.2020: During the
week long programme, the institute organized
different activities including integrity pledge,
sensitization lecture, debate competition,
drawing competition, quiz competition where
employees, their family members were also
participated whole heartedly. Director, ICARCRIJAF, Dr. Gouranga Kar, has stressed on
integrity, honesty in research especially in taking the research observations, also he
emphasized to read and follow CCS conduct rules, GoI. Mr. P.K. Jain, CAO,
ICAR-CRIJAF delivered a sensitization lecture on “policies/procedures of the
organization regarding anti-corruption measures”.
Celebration of Mahila Kisan Diwas at ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore:
ICAR CRIJAF celebrated Mahila Kisan Diwas on 15.10.2020 for recognizing the contribution of rural women in enhancing agricultural and rural development.The programme gave special attention to topics on Women empowerment, Self Help Groups, Drudgery reduction, mushroom cultivation, different aspects of covid management in farm operation, nutrition, health and hygiene.Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF highlighted about the significance of celebration of Mahila Kisan Diwas and participation of women in agriculture.
Week-long celebrations culminating in 150th Birth Anniversary Celebration of the Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi by ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore: During the week-long celebrations ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore organized several activities including tree plantation, speech competition, swachhata campaign, painting competition and special guest lectures on Gandhian philosophy of Gram Swaraj and its essence for Sustainable Agriculture, women empowerment, non-violence, Swadeshi and Atmanirbhar Bharat. In the concluding remarks, Dr Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF appealed that it is high time to inculcate the principles and thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in every sphere of life including agriculture with special reference to jute and allied fibre crops. He emphasized that proper technology development and extrapolation of the usefulness of natural fibres can fulfil Gandhiji’s dream of clean and green India.
Week-long celebrations culminating in 150th Birth Anniversary Celebration of the Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi by ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore: During the week-long celebrations ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore organized several activities including tree plantation, speech competition, swachhata campaign, painting competition and special guest lectures on Gandhian philosophy of Gram Swaraj and its essence for Sustainable Agriculture, women empowerment, non-violence, Swadeshi and Atmanirbhar Bharat. In the concluding remarks, Dr Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF appealed that it is high time to inculcate the principles and thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in every sphere of life including agriculture with special reference to jute and allied fibre crops. He emphasized that proper technology development and extrapolation of the usefulness of natural fibres can fulfil Gandhiji’s dream of clean and green India.
हिन्दी कार्यशाला का आयोजन: भाकृअनुप-केन्द्रीय पटसन एवं समवर्गीय रेशा अनुसंधान संस्थान, बैरकपुर, की राजभाषा कार्यान्वयन समिति के तत्वावधान में दिनांक 25 सितम्बर, 2020 को ऑनलाइन माध्यम से एक दिवसीय हिन्दी कार्यशाला का आयोजन किया गया। इस कार्यशाला की अध्यक्षता संस्थान के माननीय निदेशक, डॉ. गौरांग कर जी ने की। उन्होंने अपने अभिभाषण में संस्थान के अधिकारियों एवं कर्मचारियों से कार्यालयीन कार्यों में राजभाषा हिन्दी का ज्यादा से ज्यादा प्रयोग करने पर बल दिया। हिन्दी कार्यशाला में मुख्य वक्ता श्री अनुप कुमार, सहायक निदेशक (आशुलिपिक एवं टंकण) हिन्दी शिक्षण योजना, भारत सरकार, गृह मंत्रालय, राजभाषा विभाग, कोलकाता ने प्रतिभागियों को कम्प्यूटर पर हिंदी में कार्य करने के संबंध पर विस्तृत जानकारी दी। हिन्दी कार्यशाला का सफल संचालन विकास मंगल, वैज्ञानिक एवं प्रभारी, हिन्दी कक्ष तथा श्री मनोज कुमार राय, सहायक के द्वारा किया।
संस्थान में हिन्दी पखवाड़ा समापन समारोह का आयोजन: भाकृअनुप-केन्द्रीय पटसन एवं समवर्गीय
रेशा अनुसंधान संस्थान, बैरकपुर में बड़े ही उत्साह पूर्ण वातावरण में हिन्दी पखवाड़ा समापन
समारोह का आयोजन ऑनलाइन माध्यम से दिनांक 28 सितम्बर, 2020 को किया गया। इस
कार्यक्रम की अध्यक्षता का पदभार संस्थान के निदेशक, डॉ. गौरांग कर, अध्यक्ष, राजभाषा
कार्यान्वयन समिति, भाकृअनुप-के.पं.स.रे.अ.सं. ने किया। सभी अधिकारी/कर्मचारी इस कार्यक्रम
ऑफलाइन एवं ऑनलाइन माध्यम से भाग लिया। हिन्दी पखवाड़ा में कोविड-19 गाइडलाइन्स
का पूर्णतः पालन किया गया। हिन्दी पखवाड़ा के दौरान सात प्रकार के प्रतियोगितायों का
आयोजन किया गया था। हिन्दी प्रोत्साहन योजना के अन्तर्गत (वित्तीय वर्ष 2019-20) के
दौरान कार्य करने पर 07 अधिकारियों/कर्मचारियों को पुरस्कृत किया गया। इस कार्यक्रम का
संचालन विकास मंगल, वैज्ञानिक एवं प्रभारी, हिन्दी कक्ष तथा श्री मनोज कुमार राय, सहायक
के द्वारा किया गया।
The week day long programme to commemorate the culminating ceremony of 150th birth anniversary celebration of father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi was inaugurated under the chairmanship of Dr Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF on 25.09.2020 at ICAR-CRIJAF. In the inaugural programme, all the staffs of the Institute took part (offline and online) in discussion on relevance of Gandhi jee's philosophy and principle in our day to day life and also to make our country self relient (Atmanirbhar Bharat), specially through research and development in agriculture.
हिन्दी पखवाड़ा दिनांक 14.09.2020 के संबंध में ।
संस्थान में दिनांक 14 सितंबर 2020 को हिन्दी पखवाड़ा समारोह का शुभारंभ हुआ जिसकी अध्यक्षता संस्थान के माननीय निदेशक, डॉ. गौरांग कर जी ने किया। उन्होंने अपने
अभिभाषण में संस्थान के अधिकारियों एवं कर्मचारियों से आग्रह किया कि हिन्दी कार्य को
अपने कार्यालयीन कार्यों में अधिकाधिक प्रयोग करें। इस शुभअवसर पर रेशा किरण पत्रिका
का विमोचन भी उनके कर कमलों द्वारा किया गया. श्री विकास कुमार साह, सहायक
अधिकारी, एयर इंडिया लिमिटेड, कोलकाता अतिथि/वक्ता के रूप में उपस्थित थे। इस
कार्यक्रम को ऑनलाइन एवं ऑफलाइन माध्यम से आयोजित किया गया और कोविड 19
गाइडलाइंस का पूर्णतः अनुपालन किया गया। इस दौरान तात्कालिक भाषण (एक्सटेमपोर)
प्रतियोगिता का भी आयोजन किया गया। हिन्दी पखवाड़ा का कुशल संचालन श्री विकास
मंगल, वैज्ञानिक एवं प्रभारी, हिन्दी कक्ष एवं श्री मनोज कुमार राय, सहायक के द्वारा किया
गया।
Model demonstration of in-situ jute retting tank based self-reliant farming to official of Jute Corporation of India, Ministry of textile: A Model demonstration on in-situ jute retting tank based self-reliant farming has been organized on 10.9.2020 to official of Jute Corporation of India, Ministry of Textile, GoI to explore possibility of its adoption in all the jute growing states. A panel discussion was also held on overall technology package of improved jute cultivation of the state.
Visit of Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Barrackpore to ICAR-CRIJAF: Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Barrackpore to ICAR-CRIJAF, Shri Arjun Singh ji visited to ICAR-CRIJAF and interact with staff on 9.9.2020. Hon’ble MP reviewed the current activities of the institute and visited the institutes farm and also visualized Innovative in-situ jute retting tank based self-reliant farming and appreciated. He remarked that after adopting the technology, both fibre quality and income of farmers will be enhanced.
Visit of officials of Government of West Bengal to Innovative in-situ jute retting tank based self-reliant farming: The ICAR-CRIJAF has developed in-situ retting tank based self-reliant farming for getting better quality fibre and to generate more income in jute farming. A model demonstration of the same has been done to officials of Government of West Bengal for possible adoption in the state of west Bengal.
Celebration of Independence day at ICAR-CRIJAF campus:
Amidst COVID-19 crisis, ICAR-CRIJAF celebrated 74th year of Indian Independence in the campus in the presence of a very limited gathering. But all other staff of the institute were connected to celebrate this day virtually. The program starts off with the flag hoisting, by Director of the Institute, Dr Gouranga Kar and remembered great freedom fighters of India regarding their sacrifices to make India a independent nation. He also inspired the scientists and other staff of the institute to work hard to make India ‘Atma Nirvar’ through research and development of natural fibres in ‘new normal’ way during COVID and post COVID situation. Few Progressive farmers and farm workers were also felicitated on the occasion.
Supporting SC farmers with jute retting microbial consortium ‘CRIJAF SONA’ and imparting skill for modern jute cultivation, value addition and model demonstration of in-situ jute retting tank based self-reliant farming on 11.08.2020.
Covid Pandemic measures taken by ICAR-CRIJAF:
In order to contain spread of COVID-19 virus, ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore has taken several measures in the campus like use of facemask, hand sanitizer, spraying of disinfectants on inanimate objects, thermal scanning of employee at entry point etc. as per the health protocol and Governments guidelines.
Bidding farewell to staffs of ICAR-CRIJAF:
Amidts COVID-19 crisis, ICAR-CRIJAF family bids farewell to staff (1) Sh Bishu khetri, SSS (2) Shri Prahlad Singh, AO (3) Shri Baul Sarkar, TO and (4) Sk Phiroz, TO by maintaining social distance and following health protocol of MoHF, GoI, who superannuated on 30 April 2020, 31st May 2020, 30th June 2020 and 31st July, 2020, respectively.
FARMERS-SCIENTISTS INTERACTION, ORGANIZED BY ICAR-CRIJAF:
One day interaction meeting on “In-situ Tank based Farming System in Jute for Enhancing Fibre Quality and Supplementing Farmers’ Income” was organized by ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore on June 26, 2020. The meeting involved participation from farmer members of Sabka Apna Farmer Producer Company (SAFPC), office bearers of FPC and Scientists from ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore. In order to maintain protocol related to covid 19 situation the disturbutio was was conducted by Maintaining social distance and following health protocol of MoHF, GoI. The meeting was chaired by Director, Dr. Gouranga Kar, where he explained about the advantages of “In-situ Tank based Farming System in Jute” and distributed the improved variety of paddy seeds to the SC farmers for adopting rice after jute crop.
The meet was organized by Dr S.K.Jha, Principal Scientist and his team.
During COVID-19 crisis ICAR-CRIJAF stands with farmers:
Due to Corona pandemic, farming operations and availability of farm inputs at appropriate time is getting affected. During this pandemic crisis, ICAR-CRIJAF stands with farmers and provided vegetable and paddy seed to 676 nos. of SC farmers of W.B. during 24-26 June 2020. In order to maintain protocol related to COVID 19 situation, the distribution of inputs was conducted by maintaining social distance and following guidelines and by maintaining health protocol of the MoHFW, GoI. Director Dr Gouranga kar and scientists of ICAR-CRIJAF distributing seeds to SC farmers following health protocol and Government guidelines.
During COVID-19 crisis ICAR-CRIJAF stands with farmers:
Due to Corona pandemic, farming operations and availability of farm inputs at appropriate time is getting affected. During this pandemic crisis, ICAR-CRIJAF stands with farmers and provided vegetable and paddy seed to 676 nos. of SC farmers of W.B. during 24-26 June 2020. In order to maintain protocol related to COVID 19 situation, the distribution of inputs was conducted by maintaining social distance and following guidelines and by maintaining health protocol of the MoHFW, GoI. Director Dr Gouranga kar and scientists of ICAR-CRIJAF distributing seeds to SC farmers following health protocol and Government guidelines.
The Institute Research Council (IRC) - 2020 meeting of ICAR- CRIJAF was held in two phases (8-9 June and 20-22 July) under the chairmanship of Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF. In order to contain the spread of COVID 19, the meeting was conducted through both online and offline modes as per the Govt. guidelines and by maintaining health protocols of the MoHFW, GoI. The meeting was attended by HoDs & In-Charges and all the scientists of the institute. In the first phase of the meeting, 14 new project proposals were discussed and out of these 11 projects were approved by the IRC. Sixty-three ongoing projects were reviewed in the next phase of IRC including 48 in-house and 15 external projects. The chairman requested all the scientists to put sincere efforts on need-based and demand-driven technology-oriented research for the stakeholders of jute and allied fibre sector. He also emphasized that publication of the Institute’s research output needs to be improved and scientists should publish their research output in peer-reviewed scientific journals with high impact factors.
The Institute Research Council (IRC) - 2020 meeting of ICAR- CRIJAF was held in two phases (8-9 June and 20-22 July) under the chairmanship of Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF. In order to contain the spread of COVID 19, the meeting was conducted through both online and offline modes as per the Govt. guidelines and by maintaining health protocols of the MoHFW, GoI. The meeting was attended by HoDs & In-Charges and all the scientists of the institute. In the first phase of the meeting, 14 new project proposals were discussed and out of these 11 projects were approved by the IRC. Sixty-three ongoing projects were reviewed in the next phase of IRC including 48 in-house and 15 external projects. The chairman requested all the scientists to put sincere efforts on need-based and demand-driven technology-oriented research for the stakeholders of jute and allied fibre sector. He also emphasized that publication of the Institute’s research output needs to be improved and scientists should publish their research output in peer-reviewed scientific journals with high impact factors.
JAF-Safe mobile app, developed by ICAR-CRIJAF, was released by Sri Narendra Singh Tomar ji, Hon'ble MoA&FW and MoRD, GoI, in the presence of Shri Piyush Goyal ji, Hon'ble Union Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, GoI, and Shri Kailash Choudhary ji, Shri Parshottam Rupala ji, MoS (A&FW), GoI and Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Hon'ble Secretary (DARE) & Director General (ICAR) on 27th Feb, 2020. JAF-Safe is an android based app which deals mainly about the insect pests and diseases along with their identification, nature of damage, management in jute and allied fibre crops.
DAC & FW, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Government of India sponsored National level training program on "Improved Production Technology of Jute and Allied Fibers" organised by ICAR-CRIJAF during 12-14th Mar, 2020
Capacity development program organised by ICAR-CRIJAF under SCSP on 13th Mar, 2020
ICAR CRIJAF along with Socio Legal Aid Research and Training Centre at SLARTC campus, Barrackpore
have celebrated International Women’s Day on 8th Mar, 2020. Altogether 61 farm women and 14 officials had participated in the programme. On this occasion coconut saplings were distributed to the farm women by KVK, ICAR-CRIJAF.
Dr. Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF distributing certificates to the participants of ICAR-HRD sponsored 10 days training program on "Advances in Molecular Breeding of Industrial Crops" organised by ICAR-CRIJAF during 25th Feb to 05th Mar, 2020. Total 15 Scientists and Assistant Professors from different ICAR Institutes and State Agricultural Universities were participated in the training program.
Celebration of World Environment Day at ICAR-CRIJAF on 5th June, 2020
A seminar on Jute diversified products: Opportunities and potential was deiverd by Mr. Supradip Mullick, MD & CEO, Mullick Jute Industries Pvt Ltd on 19.6.2020 at ICAR-CRIJF. In order to maintain protocol related to COVID19 situation, the seminar was conducted both offline and online modes by following health protocol, Govt. guidelines and social distancing.
Amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the ICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres, Barrackpore made discussion about importance of yoga in life on the eve of 6th International Day of Yoga-2020 on 20.06.2020 by maintaining social distance and following Govt. guidelines. Director, ICAR-CRIJAF, Dr. Gourang Kar chaired the event and highlighted the importance of practicing yoga in daily life of mankind and also referred the theme of 6th International Day of Yoga-2020 as ‘Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family’ which is to be followed by each member of ICAR-CRIJAF family.
भाकृअनुप-केन्द्रीय पटसन एवं समवर्गीय रेशा अनुसंधान संस्थान, बैरकपुर, कोलकाता में दिनांक 26/06/2020 को संस्थान के निदेशक, डॉ. गौरांग कर जी की अध्यक्षता में सामाजिक दूरी का पालन करते हुए “राजभाषा कार्यान्वयन” एवं “भारतीय संविधान” विषय पर एक दिवसीय हिन्दी कार्यशाला का आयोजन किया गया। कार्यशाला में कुल 11 प्रतिभागियों (06 अधिकारी और 05 कर्मचारी) ने प्रत्यक्ष रूप से भाग लिया तथा सभी प्रशासनिक अधिकारियों एवं कर्मचारियों ऑनलाइन सक्रिय थे और वीडियो कांफ्रेंसिंग के माध्यम से इस कार्यशाला में भाग लिए।
भाकृअनुप-केन्द्रीय पटसन एवं समवर्गीय रेशा अनुसंधान संस्थान, बैरकपुर, कोलकाता में दिनांक 26/06/2020 को संस्थान के निदेशक, डॉ. गौरांग कर जी की अध्यक्षता में सामाजिक दूरी का पालन करते हुए “राजभाषा कार्यान्वयन” एवं “भारतीय संविधान” विषय पर एक दिवसीय हिन्दी कार्यशाला का आयोजन किया गया। कार्यशाला में कुल 11 प्रतिभागियों (06 अधिकारी और 05 कर्मचारी) ने प्रत्यक्ष रूप से भाग लिया तथा सभी प्रशासनिक अधिकारियों एवं कर्मचारियों ऑनलाइन सक्रिय थे और वीडियो कांफ्रेंसिंग के माध्यम से इस कार्यशाला में भाग लिए।
