PAMETI imparts training in natural resource management
Author(s): Ludhiana News Desk @ city air newsTraining in natural resource management being imparted by PAMETI at Ludhiana. Ludhiana, December 12, 2014: The Punjab Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (PAMETI) conducted...
Ludhiana, December 12, 2014: The Punjab Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (PAMETI) conducted a five-day training programme on “Natural Resource Management” at the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU). A total of 27 state extension functionaries from the Departments of Agriculture, Horticulture, Forests and Wild Life Preservation, and Soil and Water Conservation participated in the course. The trainees were exposed to various options meant for natural resource conservation.
Dr H.S. Dhaliwal, Director, PAMETI said that there is a dire need to sensitize the extension officers to further create awareness among farmers regarding sustainable use of natural resources, which have been over-exploited and are posing challenges in contemporary agriculture. He explained the concept of NRM, status of various natural resources in the state, and various measures of conservation.
The PAU experts delved on crop diversification, organic farming, water management, judicious use of poor quality irrigation water, crop residue management, solar and bio energy in energy conservation, integrated nutrient management, and various NRM techniques such as use of micro irrigation.
Nalin Rai, Assistant General Manager, NABARD, Ludhiana discussed the Umbrella Programme on Natural Resources Management (UPNRM).
Er. Harbir Singh, Senior Environmental Engineer from Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB), Ludhiana explained the reasons for air and water pollution in relation to agriculture. He also focused on paddy straw burning and water conservation issues.
-----------------------------
Readers may send their news/views/feedback to us:
-----------------------------
Join us on facebook (fb): www.facebook.com/cityairnews
Also visit: http://www.punjabcitynews.com/