Basix Krishi Samruddhi Limited (BKSL) a national level organization working for agri-based livelihood promotion has conducted a training program on 20th August 2025 focusing on “Modern Technologies of Horticulture” at Town Hall, Chhailengta, Longtarai Valley, Dhalai district, Tripura. Central Institute of Horticulture (CIH), Dimapur, Nagaland under Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India has supported to organize the training. BKSL and CIH are putting efforts to strengthen the overall farming skills of the farmers by adopting Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), sustainable farming, value addition at local level and exploring alternate markets for better price realization. In the training program, 60 farmers participated from Manu Block with the action plan to implement the new learnings in their field. The farmers basically grow Paddy, Scented Lemon, pineapple, orange, banana and seasonal vegetables. Farmers Producer Company Limited (FPO) is supporting these farmers to aggregate the produce for bulk selling. As a Resource Person there are presences Mr. Khokan Roy, Retired Dy. Director of Horticulture, Govt. of Tripura and Mr. Bijan Chowhury, Retired Dy. Director of Agriculture Department, Govt. of Tripura, Specialisation in Food Processing. This training will help the farmers and the FPO for better productivity with better price realization along with achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
