The PAMETI solemnized the valedictory function of CCINM at its premises on 17th September, 2025 upon successful completion of 15-days course which was conducted from 14th to 28thJuly, 2025. Dr. Bal Mukand Sharma, Chairman, Punjab State Food Commission, Punjab graced the occasion as ‘Chief Guest’.
Dr. K. B. Singh, Director, PAMETI, in his welcome address, while sharing the objectives of thiscertificate course,said that the programme was meant for practising and new fertilizer dealers so that they can serve farming community in a better way as para-extension workers. The new venture as fertilizer dealers can be started after completion of this course.
Ms. Vandana, Deputy Director (Information Technology) and the Training Coordinator-CCINM, revealed that this programme was sponsored by National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Govt. of India. She said that this is the first short course on fertilizers dealers in Punjabwhich will play a vital role to enhance their routine working efficiency.
Dr. Baldev Singh Naurth, retired JDA (inputs) and Facilitator-CCINMshared his experience of this course and its importance in future as the fertilizer dealers can provide more technical information to the farmers about the right choice of fertilizers in crops, right quantity required at right time of application and right methods for increasing fertilizer use efficiency and decreased environment pollution.
Dr. Bal Mukand Sharma distributed away the certificates to the successful participants. He also released a book titled, “Agriculture Development under RKVY project”. Hecongratulated the PAMETIand also the participants on successful completion of this CCINM programme. He motivated the participantswith his experience and saidthatby adopting the right technology for the use of fertilizers, agricultural extension work will get a huge response and more employment opportunities will be provided to the youth.The participants also shared their experiences and appreciated the efforts put in by the PAMETI.