Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Divyayan Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Ranchi, in collaboration with ICAR–Central Citrus Research Institute (ICAR-CCRI), Nagpur, Maharashtra, organized a one-day training-cum-input distribution programme on “Improved Citrus Production Technology” on 25 August 2025 under the Tribal Sub-Plan and Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan schemes. The programme was attended by more than 260 tribal and SC farmers and was the first of its kind at Divyayan KVK.
Key highlights included:
- Establishment of a Demonstration Block – Six improved citrus varieties were planted at the KVK Experimental Farm, envisioned as a model orchard to provide farmers with practical exposure to modern citrus cultivation practices.
- Distribution of Inputs – Each participating farmer received citrus planting materials and one power sprayer for use on their farms.
This initiative is expected to strengthen citrus-based livelihoods and position Jharkhand as a potential hub for citrus production in the future.