Extension Education Institute, Hyderabad organized a 5 day On campus training programme on Digital Solutions for Effective Transfer of Technology in Horticulture on 22nd to 26th July, Hyderabad

An ecosystem of digital technologies in Indian horticulture is emerging and expanding at an impressive pace. A large number of young entrepreneurs have ventured into this Digi-Tech process to tackle specific challenges resulting in reduction of crop cycles, optimum utilization of resources, automating farm management and linking farmers to markets. Hence upgrading knowledge and skill levels of Horticultural officers is very important on digital applications plays a pivotal role in reaching the farmers. Keeping this in view Extension Education Institute, Hyderabad organized a 5 day On campus training programme on Digital Solutions for Effective Transfer of Technology in Horticulture from 22nd – 26th July, 2025 at EEI, Hyderabad. Content covered in the programme was- An overview on Digital solutions for effective Transfer of Technology in Horticulture Sharing of experiences in digital marketing, Gender budgeting, GOI schemes and initiatives in digital applications, Data protection privacy and Sensitization on Cyber crimes, Digital applications in Good Horticultural practices in Telangana, Extension strategies for promotion of digital tools, Skill demonstration on precision irrigation, Visit to Electronic wing for preparation of video jingles, Hands on training on Kisan Link, Skill demonstration on practical application of Drones, Hands on Training on Usage of Plantix app (Pest and Disease diagnostic App), Experiential learning on transfer of technology through Infographs developed by using CANVA, Creation of website and Hands on training on designing Webpages with Online Platform, Development of QR codes, Development and conducting survey using Google forms, Hands on experience on Krishi tantra and Rapid soil testing kit, EEI blog Demonstration. Dr M. Yakadri, Director of Extension, PJTAU and Dr M. Jagan Mohan Reddy, Director, EEI graced the inaugural event. Dr Yakadri, speaking about the importance of training said that training on digital tools will keep the learners updated, motivated and attentive. He opined that Digital training has emerged as an essential element for the growth and success of both individuals and organizations in our society. Fish and Fisherman and 8 chairs icebreakers were conducted to the trainees to bring out their leadership, communication, decision making, coordination, cooperation, creativity, stress management and time management skills in real time settings. After drawing the learnings, trainees were suggested dos and don'ts in their performance. During field visit, trainees took part in live interaction using CISCO WEBEX platform with farmers from Karnataka. They clarified their doubts regarding palm oil trees cultivation. Later they developed video jingles embraced with songs, dialogues etc on topics of importance for karnataka farmers. On the occasion of valediction, Dr M. Jagan Mohan Reddy, Director, EEI. Congratulated all the trainees for upskilling themselves on various digital tools like QR codes, PLANTIX, Website development etc. He appealed them to send the filled in google forms on application of learnings after 1 week, 1 month and 3 months of training programme for documentation of training impact. During the feedback, Trainees expressed that sessions on development of QR codes, usage of PLANTIX, google forms, Cybercrimes, Extension strategies, Soil testing, Digital marketing etc are very useful for them as they can apply them for educating different stake holders of their jurisdiction. Fourteen (14) middle level extension officials of Horticulture of Karnataka state were attended the training programme, which was coordinated by Dr. R. Vasantha, Professor, EEI, Hyderabad.