Prayagraj,

25 March (HS): With an eye on increasing farmers' income and ensuring

nutritional security in the agricultural sector, a one-day training program on

makhana (fox nut) production and processing was successfully held today. The

program was organized by the Krishi Vigyan Kendra, SHUATS, Prayagraj-1, and was

attended by numerous farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs from the region.

The

program was inaugurated by Chief Guest Dr. Mukesh P. Masih, In-charge of the

Agricultural Science Center, Prayagraj, by lighting a lamp. In his address, he

described Makhana as a profitable and nutritious crop and encouraged farmers to

adopt its scientific cultivation. He said that Makhana cultivation can yield

high profits at low costs and can become a good source of income for farmers.

During the

training, experts provided detailed information on improved makhana varieties,

sowing methods, water management, pest and disease control, and harvesting and

processing techniques. They also highlighted makhana's nutritional value and

market potential. Farmers

present at the program described the training as useful, saying it provided

them with new information and inspiration for makhana cultivation. 100 farmers

from the district's Chaka, Jasra, Shankargarh, Karchana, and Kaundhiara blocks

participated in the training. At the program's conclusion, Dr. Subodh Yadav

concluded the training with wishes for a bright future for the participants.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi