Distribution of “Biotech Kit” under State Plan Scheme : With a view to reduce the use of chemical inputs in agriculture and produce safe food, the Directorate of Biotechnology, Govt. of Tripura has introduced “Biotech Kit” for the farmers of the state and distributed among the 25 nos. of small and Marginal farmers of Laxmipur ADC village under Mandai Block, West Tripura on 5th December, 2016.

The “Biotech Kit” consist of 10 different Bio-inputs including Micorhizal preparation N,P,K fixing Bio-fertilizer, Entomopathogenic bio-pesticides, Neem & Garlic based bio-pesticides, beneficial fungus to restrain plant diseases, Yellow Sticky trap to trap the pest and a sprayer. Hon’ble Minister for Science, Technology & Environment Smt. Bijita Nath inaugurated the Distribution Programme. Hon’ble MLA of Tripura Legislative Assembly Shri. Manoranjan Debbarma was present as a Special Guest. The application and benefit of “Biotech Kit” were technically elaborated to the beneficiaries by the resource persons of Directorate of Biotechnology.

Bio-efficacy study of Waste of NKP and Synergist as Fertilizers: The Directorate of Biotechnology, Govt. of Tripura has under taken a Bio-efficacy study of waste of Neem Kernel Powder (NKP) and Synergist as Fertilizers under Neem based research project. The trail was conducted by Pot Experiment Method. The project is funded by Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India. The pot experiment was conducted at

The finding of the experiment are as follows:1. There is a increases of biomass of Maize plant

Debendra Nagar, Lembuchera, West Tripura under Shade Net house condition to determine the effect of waste of NKP and synergist as plant based bio-fertilizer for plant growth in terms of total Biomass of the plant.

December, 2016 Year 6, Issue 3, B.N. No:18

News Letter of Directorate of Biotechnology, DSTE, Govt. of Tripura

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Published by: Directorate of Biotechnology, DSTE, Government of Tripura, Vigyan Bhavan, Ground Floor, Pandit Nehru Complex, Gurkhabasti,

Agartala-799006, Telephone/Fax: 0381-2301122, E-mail:dbtagartala@gmail.com, Web: www.dbttripura.nic.in

Printed at : Kalika Press Pvt. Ltd., Agartala # 0381 234 1701

where (NKP +Synergist left out) was applied as compare to control.2. NKP and Synergist left out are also have good fertilizers properties for plant growth :Training Cum Distribution programme of Bio-gas Unit : In a view to promote eco-friendly environment and to reduce cost of LPG consumption The Directorate of Biotechnology, Govt. of Tripura in

association with TREDA, Agartala and BSED Kolkata conducted one day training cum distribution progamme of Biogas unit at Meghli Para GP under old Agartala Block, West Tripura on 19th September, 2016. Hon’ble Minister for Science, Technology & Environment Smt. Bijita Nath inaugurated the Distribution Programme. Hon’ble Dy Speaker, TLA, Shri. Pabitra Kar was present as a Special Guest. The application and benefit of “Biogas Unit” were technically elaborated to the beneficiaries by the resource persons of Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA), Tripura. It Was observed that supply of 2-2.5 hours cooking gas is assured every day by providing 25-30 Kg of raw cow dung per day. The outlet of the Biogas Unit provide 16-18 liter of cow dung slurry as a

by-products which is rich source of manure for crops. A total of 25 no. of Biogas units has been installed so far at this village. These Biogas units are substantially reducing the dependency of LPG gas and the system seems to be economical. Training on Uses and Benefits of Bio Inputs: The Directorate of Biotechnology, Govt. of Tripura in association with office of the Superintendent of Agriculture, Hazamara Agri-subdivision, West Tripura

organized one day training programme on uses and benefits of Bio inputs among the organic farmers of Rubri Twisa ADC village of Hezamara Agri-subdivision on 3rd October, 2016. The uses and benefits of Bio-inputs were elaborated by resource persons of Directorate of Biotechnology and Department of Agriculture.Land allotted for Directorate of Biotechnology: A land allotted in favour of Directorate of Biotechnology, Tripura with a area of 1.60 Acre at North Champa Mura under Jirania sub-division

for under taking Research/Demonstration/Biotech activities etc.

Up Coming Events : Distribution of Biotech Kit. Distribution of Bee Keeping Kit. Training on IPM,OF, NM.

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