Objectives

  •  Minimize the crop losses caused by pests and diseases.
  •       Encourage farmers to use various ecologically sustainable pest management approaches rather than relying only on chemical pesticides. 
  •       Promote use of bio-pesticides & bio-control agents in plant pest management.
  •      Conserve the diverse Agro- ecosystem for build-up of various natural enemies for plant pests. 
  •       Create awareness amongst farmers on
  • Safe and judicious use of chemical pesticides
  • To follow the label claims and instructions on dose and use as approved by CIB&RC.
  •       Survey and surveillance for pest and diseases with main emphasis to forewarn the farmers on the potential epidemics of plant pests. 
  •     Popularizing IPM in farming community by imparting training to Agriculture / Horticulture Extension Functionaries and Farmers at Grass Root Level by organizing Farmers Field Schools / 2 days / Five days HRD programmes and Season Long Training Programmes of 30 days. In these programmes, they are being trained on latest IPM technology and to adopt organic farming and bio-fertilizers as well.