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Mangan Farmers Undertake Exposure Visit to ICAR-NRC for Orchids, Darjeeling
Mangan, October 30 (IPR): Farmers from Mangan District undertake an interstate exposure visit to the National Research Centre for Orchids (ICAR-NRC for Orchids), Darjeeling.
Mangan, 30th October 2026: The Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) organised an interstate exposure visit for farmers from Mangan District to the National Research Centre for Orchids (ICAR-NRC for Orchids), Darjeeling.
The team of farmers was led by Mr. Dup Tshering Bhutia, Project Director, ATMA, along with Mr. Padam Bdr. Gurung, Deputy Project Director, ATMA and Ms Thendal Z Lepcha,ADO, Kabi.
On arrival at the NRC campus, Dr Kalyan Chhetri, Senior Research Fellow (SRF), warmly welcomed the farmers and briefed the visiting team on the schedule and activities planned for the exposure visit.
Thereafter, the farmers proceeded on a guided tour of the NRC campus, where they were received by Mr. Manoj Adhikari, Senior Technician. He provided detailed insights into various aspects of orchid cultivation, particularly the identification and management of common pests and diseases affecting orchids, tissue culture techniques, propagation methods and other scientific practices involved in orchid production.
A detailed technical session and practical demonstration on the preparation of potting media for orchids was also conducted with the assistance of contractual staff, Mr. Sanjay Tamang and Ms. Nisha Rai. The session highlighted the importance of selecting appropriate growing media, the components required and the correct preparation techniques to ensure healthy root development, proper growth and overall plant health.
The exposure visit provided farmers with valuable practical knowledge and an opportunity to understand scientific approaches to orchid cultivation, which could be adopted and promoted in their respective areas.
Mangan, 30th October 2026: The Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) organised an interstate exposure visit for farmers from Mangan District to the National Research Centre for Orchids (ICAR-NRC for Orchids), Darjeeling.
The team of farmers was led by Mr. Dup Tshering Bhutia, Project Director, ATMA, along with Mr. Padam Bdr. Gurung, Deputy Project Director, ATMA and Ms Thendal Z Lepcha,ADO, Kabi.
On arrival at the NRC campus, Dr Kalyan Chhetri, Senior Research Fellow (SRF), warmly welcomed the farmers and briefed the visiting team on the schedule and activities planned for the exposure visit.
Thereafter, the farmers proceeded on a guided tour of the NRC campus, where they were received by Mr. Manoj Adhikari, Senior Technician. He provided detailed insights into various aspects of orchid cultivation, particularly the identification and management of common pests and diseases affecting orchids, tissue culture techniques, propagation methods and other scientific practices involved in orchid production.
A detailed technical session and practical demonstration on the preparation of potting media for orchids was also conducted with the assistance of contractual staff, Mr. Sanjay Tamang and Ms. Nisha Rai. The session highlighted the importance of selecting appropriate growing media, the components required and the correct preparation techniques to ensure healthy root development, proper growth and overall plant health.
The exposure visit provided farmers with valuable practical knowledge and an opportunity to understand scientific approaches to orchid cultivation, which could be adopted and promoted in their respective areas.
