MEDZIPHEMA, NAGALAND, The Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding at the School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS), Nagaland University, is set to host a significant 10-day ICAR-sponsored short course titled "Climate-Smart Agriculture: Tools and Techniques for Biotic and Abiotic Stress Management". Scheduled to run from March 18th to March 27th, 2026, the program will take place at the Medziphema Campus in Nagaland. This initiative, sponsored by the Agricultural Education Division of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), aims to address the growing vulnerabilities of modern agriculture to climate change.
The training program is designed to build the capacity of agricultural professionals, including Scientists, Assistant Professors, Associate Professors, and Ph.D. Scholars and Research Associates working in Agriculture and Allied Sciences. Led by Course Director Prof. HP Chaturvedi and Course Coordinator Prof. M B Sharma, the curriculum focuses on enhancing the resilience of farming systems to extreme weather events, including droughts, floods, and heat waves.
Participants will engage in a comprehensive 10-module course covering the pillars of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA): productivity, adaptation, and mitigation. The modules will delve into the identification and management of biotic stresses, such as pests and diseases, as well as abiotic stresses, including soil salinity and nutrient deficiencies. Practical demonstrations and field exposure are integral parts of the course, providing hands-on training in stress management techniques and the use of digital decision-support tools.
The venue for this intensive training is the Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding's Conference Hall on the Medziphema Campus. Selected participants will benefit from free boarding and lodging as per ICAR norms, and are eligible for travel reimbursement for their entitled class. While local participants are not eligible for boarding and lodging, they will receive a working lunch and refreshments during the sessions.
The deadline for registration via the provided Google Form was March 16th, 2026, with final confirmations from selected participants due by March 17th, 2026. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Prof. HP Chaturvedi at the Department of GPB, SAS, NU.
This short course represents a vital opportunity for young researchers and Ph.D. scholars to stay at the forefront of agricultural innovation. As the sector shifts toward sustainable and climate-resilient models, gaining expertise in Integrated Pest Management, biological control agents, and efficient irrigation systems is essential for career advancement. For the youth in agricultural sciences, this training provides a platform to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and field-level application, equipping them with the tools needed to secure long-term food security and environmental protection in a rapidly changing world.
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