Don Bosco Tech, Thakurmunda recently hosted an insightful inaugural guest lecture session for Batch 12 of the Organic Grower job role, in collaboration with Accenture 2023-24. The session, held on February 27, 2024, featured Mrs. Namita Rout, a distinguished Field Officer from the Odisha Forestry Sector Development (OFSD), as the esteemed guest lecturer.

Kicking off the session, Mr. Abhimanyu Behera, the domain trainer, extended a warm welcome to Mrs. Namita Rout, setting the stage for an engaging discourse. Mrs. Rout captivated the audience with her passionate insights into the significance of organic farming in today's context, emphasizing the adverse effects of chemical-intensive agricultural practices on soil health. She advocated for sustainable techniques such as vermi-composting, jeewamrit, and herbal sprays, underscoring their efficacy in enhancing product quality while preserving the environment.

Throughout her presentation, Mrs. Rout encouraged the trainees to adopt natural methods for nutrient management and pest control, while also shedding light on various government schemes supporting organic farming initiatives. She elucidated how organic farming not only ensures the production of clean and nutritious foods but also contributes to environmental conservation, thus paving the way for a sustainable future.

The session concluded with an interactive Q&A segment, where Mrs. Rout patiently addressed queries from the audience, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing organic production methods over conventional farming practices.

Expressing gratitude, Mrs. Rasmita Behera, the Support Domain Trainer, thanked Mrs. Rout for her invaluable contribution and commitment to educating the trainees.

In summary, the inaugural guest lecture session proved to be both enlightening and inspiring, leaving the attendees with a deeper understanding of the principles and practices of organic farming.