Agripreneurship Development Program on ‘Soil Testing & Water Quality Assessment’ to be Held from 02 to 09 July 2025

ZTM & BPD Unit, together with the Division of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi, is organizing a training program on ‘Soil Testing and Water Quality Assessment’ from 2nd to 9th July 2025.

Objectives of the Training:

• To improve the awareness and skills of the participants in modern techniques of soil and water analysis.

• To familiarize participants with the use of state-of-the-art instruments and their upkeep/maintenance.

• To enable participants to acquire skills in data analysis, interpretation, and report/recommendation formulation.

• To promote entrepreneurship in soil and water testing.

Outcomes of Training:

Upon completion, participants will:

• Gain hands-on experience in soil testing and water quality analysis.

• Obtain practical exposure to the Pusa STFR meter, a key tool for rapid and accurate soil health assessment.

• Learn the handling and maintenance of laboratory equipment used in soil and water analysis.

• Get acquainted with fertilizer and amendment recommendation protocols.

• Be equipped to set up soil testing labs and start their own agri-enterprises, especially beneficial for self-entrepreneurs aiming to establish soil testing facilities in rural areas.

Identified Team of Experts:

• Course Director: Dr. Mahesh C. Meena, Principal Scientist, Division of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi

• Course Coordinator: Dr. Akriti Sharma, In-charge, ZTM and BPD Unit

• Course Co-coordinators:

1. Dr. Debarup Das, Scientist, Division of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi

2. Dr. Prasenjit Ray, Scientist, Division of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi

Who Can Apply?

Agripreneurs with a graduation degree or above.

Other Details:

• Registration Period: 04 June 2025 to 01 July 2025

• Duration & Dates: 8 days, from 02 to 09 July 2025

• Number of Trainees: Maximum 25 (First come, first served basis)

• Venue: ZTM & BPD Unit and Division of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, ICAR-IARI, Pusa, New Delhi-110012

• Training Fee: Rs. 4000 (excluding boarding and lodging)

Requests for accommodation can be sent via email to adp.ztmbpd@gmail.com. Accommodation is subject to availability at IARI, Pusa, New Delhi. For more details