Shri Indrajit Sarkar, a farmer who once relied on rain-fed cultivation for vegetables and paddy, has successfully transitioned into commercial floriculture, significantly boosting his income. His journey from subsistence farming to a flourishing entrepreneur was made possible through a skill-based training program under the Skill Training of Rural Youth (STRY) initiative.Motivated to optimize land use and maximize earnings, Shri Sarkar participated in a week-long training program on commercial floriculture. Organized by ATMA Bishalgarh Horticulture Subdivision in collaboration with T-SAMETI Agartala and National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad, the training took place from July 24 to July 29, 2024, at Bishalgarh Agriculture Sector Office.Under the guidance of Training Coordinator Prabir Datta, Agriculture Sector Officer, Bishalgarh, Shri Sarkar learned modern nursery-raising techniques, open-field and protected cultivation, quality enhancement, and market linkages. The exposure helped him shift from traditional vegetable farming to commercial flower production
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