Archive · 30 Jul 2026
SOA University Completes First Phase of Farmers’ Training
SOA Deemed University’s Institute of Agricultural Sciences ran a week‑long training for farmers in July 2026.
They taught 16 low‑cost, climate‑friendly techniques like mushroom growing and neem pest control.
The program happened in 11 villages in Khordha district, Odisha.
Farmers, women, young people, and students all joined.
The teachers said the training helps farmers earn more and grow food in a healthy way.
SOA Deemed University’s Institute of Agricultural Sciences finished Phase I of its 2026–27 Farmers’ Training Programme under the RAWE initiative.
The week‑long training ran July 22‑29 across 11 villages in Khordha district’s Bhubaneswar, Jatani, and Balianta blocks.
Sixteen modules taught low‑cost, climate‑resilient techniques such as Azolla, mushroom cultivation, neem‑based pesticides, and composting.
Participants included farmers, women, rural youth, and students who shared field challenges and received tailored scientific advice.
Faculty, led by Prof Santosh Kumar Rout and Dr Anshuman Jena, emphasized the programme’s role in linking education with sustainable rural development.
- Who
- Faculty of IAS, students, farmers, women, rural youth
- What
- First phase of the Farmers’ Training Programme under the RAWE initiative
- When
- July 22-29, 2026 (2026–27 academic year)
- Where
- 11 villages in Bhubaneswar, Jatani, and Balianta blocks of Khordha district, Odisha
- Why
- To empower farmers, promote sustainable agriculture, and provide experiential learning
- Program
- 2026–27 Farmers’ Training Programme
- Duration
- July 22-29, 2026
- Location
- 11 villages in Khordha district, Odisha
- Modules
- 16 training modules
- Participants
- Farmers, women, rural youth, students