ICAR organised workshop on Integrated Farming System for Sustainable Income, Nutritional Security & Climate Resilience in Tripura
By Our Correspondent
Agartala, March 2, 2026
A one-day state-level workshop on “Integrated Farming System for Sustainable Income, Nutritional Security and Climate Resilience in Tripura” was successfully organized by the ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Tripura Centre, Lembucherra, at Pragna Bhawan. The event brought together farmers, scientists, policymakers and stakeholders to deliberate on sustainable agricultural practices and innovative farming models for the state.
The programme commenced with registration of delegates and farmers, followed by refreshments and the arrival of the Chief Guest and dignitaries. The inaugural session featured a visit to the exhibition stall, ceremonial lamp lighting and the rendition of the ICAR song, setting a vibrant tone for the day’s deliberations.
The workshop was graced by Jitendra Majumder, Hon’ble MLA of Kakraban-Salgarah (SC) Constituency, as the Chief Guest. Special Guests included Uttam Saha, Joint Director of Agriculture (Research); Anil S. Kotmire, General Manager of NABARD, Tripura Regional Office; and Neeraj Kumar Chanchal, Director of Animal Resources Development Department. In his welcome address, B. U. Choudhury, Head of ICAR Tripura Centre, emphasized the role of integrated farming systems in boosting farmers’ income, improving nutritional security and enhancing climate resilience.
Dignitaries highlighted the need for scientific interventions, institutional convergence and effective implementation of schemes to strengthen the farming sector. Input distribution and feedback sessions were also conducted, allowing farmers to share ground-level insights. The inaugural session concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Biswajit Das.
The post-lunch technical session featured a dynamic Farmers–Scientist Interaction, where experts from ICAR engaged with participants on agriculture and allied issues. Scientists from disciplines including horticulture, plant breeding, fisheries and agricultural engineering addressed farmers’ queries and provided practical solutions tailored to Tripura’s agro-climatic conditions.
A key highlight of the workshop was the promotion of Integrated Farming System (IFS) models, which have already benefited more than 2,000 households across the state. Four major models Integrated Seed-Based Farming, Integrated Intensive Farming, Integrated Organic-Based Farming and Integrated Backyard Farming were showcased as scalable approaches for small and marginal farmers.
The workshop also spotlighted technological interventions such as pulse crop promotion, conservation agriculture, vermicomposting, bio-fertilizers, improved poultry breeds, climate-resilient fisheries and mushroom cultivation. Mechanization support and quality seed distribution were cited as major contributors to productivity gains.
Overall, the event reinforced a shared commitment among researchers, policymakers and farmers to promote sustainable agriculture. Organizers expressed optimism that scaling up IFS adoption will enhance rural livelihoods, create employment opportunities and build long-term climate resilience in Tripura’s agricultural landscape.
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