Punjab Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (PAMETI) organised a one-day training programme on “Strengthening Extension Strategies for Sugarcane Development in Punjab” on 06 January 2026. In all, 16 extension officials from the Sugarcane Wing, Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ welfare, Punjab,participated in the training programme.
The programme began with a welcome address by Dr.Ravneet Singh, Deputy Director (PHT), PAMETI, who greeted the participants and highlighted the objectives and significance of the training in enhancing sugarcane productivity and extension outreach in the state. Dr.Amrik Singh, Cane Commissioner, Punjab, also joined the programme and shared valuable insights with the participants.
The training programme was formally inaugurated by Dr. K.B. Singh, Director, PAMETI, along with Dr.Amrik Singh, Cane Commissioner, Punjab. In his inaugural address, Dr. K.B. Singh emphasized the need for adopting improved technologies and effective extension strategies to strengthen sugarcane development in Punjab.
A series of technical lectures were delivered by eminent experts from PAU and Research Stations. Dr.Gulzar Singh Sanghera, Director, Research Station, Kapurthala, delivered a comprehensive lecture on Integrated Approaches to Sugarcane Production, Protection and Varietal Selection. Dr.Kuldeep Singh, Director, Regional Research Station, Faridkot, elaborated on Agronomic Practices for Sugarcane Cultivation.Dr. Rajesh Goyal, Principal Scientist, PAU, discussed Sugarcane Planter and Harvester: Principles, Operation and Management, highlighting mechanization aspects in sugarcane farming. Dr. Mahesh Kumar, Additional Director of Research, PAU, delivered an informative session on Improved Jaggery Processing Practices for Quality and Marketability.
To enhance practical understanding, an exposure visit to the Jaggery Processing Unit, PAU, was also organised, which helped participants gain firsthand experience of improved jaggery processing techniques.
The participants actively interacted with the experts and expressed their satisfaction with the programme. They provided positive feedback and emphasized the need for organizing more such practical and skill-oriented training programmes in the future to strengthen sugarcane extension services in Punjab.