Tribal farmer beneficiaries with high-yielding coriander seed packets and the ICAR-AICRPS TSP banner at Kunjara, Lailunga
Programme Overview
A one-day outreach training programme on "Spices Cultivation" was organized under the ICAR – All India Coordinated Research Project on Spices (AICRPS) – Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) by Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV), Boirdadar Farm, Raigarh, Chhattisgarh. The programme was conducted at the Government Garden Nursery, Kunjara in Lailunga development block, Raigarh district on 03 November 2026.
The primary objective of the training was to impart scientific knowledge and practical skills to tribal farmers on improved cultivation practices, nutrient management, disease prevention, and post-harvest handling of major seed spices, with a specialized focus on coriander.
Technical Sessions & Scientific Guidance
Dr. A. K. Singh, Senior Scientist (Plant Pathology) and Scheme In-charge, AICRPS Raigarh Centre, presented comprehensive technical information on modern scientific practices for coriander cultivation. He guided participating farmers on:
- Soil Preparation & Sowing: Selection of fertile soil, line sowing techniques, optimum seed rate, and proper seed spacing for maximum canopy development.
- Seed Treatment: Bio-fungicide and chemical seed treatment methods to prevent damping off and wilt disease in early seedling stages.
- Integrated Nutrient & Water Management: Balanced application of organic manures and fertilizers along with moisture conservation techniques during critical growth stages.
- Plant Protection: Timely identification and eco-friendly management of powdery mildew, stem gall, and aphid infestation in seed spices.
Mrs. Kavita Paikra and Mr. Sandeep Kerketta also graced the occasion and actively participated in the programme, encouraging the tribal farming community to adopt scientific interventions, diversify crop production, and utilize departmental support schemes to uplift rural household incomes.
Quality Seed Distribution (100 Acres Coverage)
Distribution of 'Chhattisgarh Shri Chandrahasini Coriander'
As part of the input assistance under the Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP), certified seeds of the high-yielding improved variety 'Chhattisgarh Shri Chandrahasini Coriander' sufficient to cover 100 acres were distributed among the participating farmers.
This targeted varietal intervention is designed to promote widespread adoption of high-yielding, disease-tolerant coriander varieties across the tribal tract of Lailunga block, thereby ensuring superior grain yield, high essential oil recovery, and higher market returns for local farmers.
Farmer Participation & Impact
A total of 100 tribal farmers from Lailunga development block participated in the programme and benefited directly from the technical lectures, interactive demonstrations, and certified seed inputs.
An interactive discussion session was held at the conclusion of the lectures where farmers clarified doubts regarding sowing time, weed management, harvesting indices, and seed storage for the upcoming rabi season.
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