Under PM SHRI Scheme, a group of 250 students of class 9 to 12 along with five faculty members from Kendriya Vidyalaya, IIM Road Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh visited at ICAR-CISH Lucknow Uttar Pradesh on 16th November, 2023. Dr. Naresh Babu, Principal Scientist briefed about the institutes activities and technologies developed by this institute to students. Shri Arvind Kumar, ACTO explained about improved varieties of the fruit crops like mango, guava, bael, jamun etc. and other production technologies to the students. After that a scientist-students interaction session was organized. Students were made aware of present situation of Horticultural production. The role of soil nutrient and water management, natural farming protocols, abiotic stresses, soil testing, environment protection, post harvest practices, value addition, other secondary horticulture was discussed. Crop diversification and adaptation to climate change were given importance during the interaction. To enhance farmers income, scientific initiatives of diversified fruit crops in non-traditional areas of subtropical region were discussed. During field visits, high density plantation of mango and guava was shown. Successful vegetables cultivation in protected structures and enhancing the efficient use of natural resources were also communicated.

Under SMDC Programme, a group of 60 students of class 9th to 12th along with four faculty members from Government Higher Secondary School, Sangaichamau Sandi, Hardoi district of Uttar Pradesh visited at ICAR-CISH Lucknow on October 23, 2024. Dr. Naresh Babu, Principal Scientist briefed about the institutes activities and technologies developed by this institute to students. Shri Arvind Kumar, ACTO explained about improved varieties of the fruit crops like mango, guava, bael, jamun etc and other production technologies to the students. Students were made aware of present situation of horticultural production. In the country the role of soil nutrient and water management, natural farming protocols, climate changes, soil testing, environment protection, post harvest management of fruits and vegetables, value addition and secondary horticulture was discussed. Crop diversification and adaptation to climate change were given importance during the interaction. To enhance farmers income, scientific cultivation of fruits and vegetables in non-traditional areas of subtropical region were discussed. During field visits, high density plantation of mango and guava as well as water saving technology was demonstrated shown.Importance of shade net and poly house was also explained. Dr. Naresh Babu, Principal Scientist and Shri Arvind Kumar, ACTO were coordinators the exposure visit.