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Suttur, November 21, 2025: A five-day Agricultural Technician and Agricultural Machinery Repair Skill Training program, organised by ICAR JSS Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Suttur, in collaboration with the ATMA Project, Agriculture Department, Mysuru, and VC Farm, Mandya, concluded successfully today. The training was held from 17 to 21 November 2025 at the ICAR JSS KVK campus.

Addressing the valedictory programme, Dr. B. S. Basavaraju, Joint Research Director, University of Agricultural Sciences, Mandya, highlighted the growing shortage of labour in the agricultural sector and emphasised that researchers have developed various farm machinery to support farmers. He urged farmers to adopt these technologies to improve productivity and maximise benefits.

Shri N. M. Shivashankarappa, Director of Rural Development, JSS Mahavidyapeetha, Mysuru, said the training was designed to empower farmers to use and repair agricultural machinery independently, and expressed satisfaction that the participants had made good use of the opportunity.

Presiding over the event, Dr. B. N. Gnanesh, Senior Scientist and Head, JSS KVK, advised farmers not to depend on a single crop but to embrace a holistic farming system. He stressed the importance of both effective utilisation and timely repair of agricultural machinery, and encouraged participants to share their newly acquired skills with fellow farmers in their respective areas.

Trainer Smt. Sridevi, Professor, University of Agricultural Sciences, Mandya, also participated in the programme.

Farmers Shri H. D. Ramesh, Shri Shafiullah, and Shri Girish shared their experiences and impressions of the five-day training.

The event was attended by Shri S. J. Hemanth, Assistant Technical Manager, Agriculture Department, Mysuru; Smt. H. V. Divya; and Dr. Deepak. A total of 42 farmers from various taluks of Mysuru district benefited from this specialised training programme.

Suttur, November 20, 2025: The ICAR JSS Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Suttur, organized a special programme featuring the live telecast of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s address on the occasion of transferring ₹18,000 crore to farmers as the first instalment under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme, along with the inauguration of the South India Organic Farming Sum-mit–2025, at its premises.

In his introductory address, Dr. B. N. Gnanesh, Head and Senior Scientist, JSS KVK, explained that PM Kisan Samman Nidhi is a Government of India scheme under which an amount of ₹6,000 per year is provided to eligible farmers as minimum annual income support. He informed that this scheme was first introduced in Telangana as the ‘Raitha Bandhu Yojana’ and was later extended across the country by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare on February 1, 2019. To avail the benefits provided by the Agriculture Department, beneficiary farmers must ob-tain Farmer Identity Cards and link them with their Aadhaar card and bank account. He further emphasized that the amount received under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi should not be diverted for other purposes and must be utilized only for agricultural activities.

As part of the programme, a practical demonstration on agricultural equipment repair was con-ducted by Shri Arun and Shri Shafiulla from SLN Agritech, Mysuru, and representatives from Maruti Krishi Udyog Samsthe, Nelamangala. Shri Chandru and Shri H. D. Ramesh were also pre-sent on the occasion.

Progressive farmer Shri Mahadevu of Kikkeri Village, Hanagodu Hobli, who has been inde-pendently carrying out agricultural implements repair work for the last 10 years, and Shri Manju, a progressive farmer as well as mushroom and sericulture farming expert from Saraguru Village, Biligere Hobli, were felicitated during the programme.

More than 200 farmers, both men and women, along with the staff of JSS KVK, actively partici-pated in the event.

Suttur, November 19, 2025: The ICAR JSS Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Suttur, in association with the ATMA Program, Department of Agriculture, Mysuru, and VC Farm, Mandya, organized a five-day training programme for farmers on agricultural technologies and agricultural equipment repair skills at JSS KVK, Suttur, from November 11, 2025.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Sridevi, Professor, Agriculture University, Mandya. In her address, she called upon farmers to develop skills to repair their own agricultural equipment. She noted that this programme, jointly organized by ICAR JSS KVK, the Agriculture Department and the Agriculture University, Mandya, is an important first step towards imparting agricultural equipment repair skills, and informed that participants would also be taken to VC Farm, Mandya, for practical training.

In his address, chief guest Shri Raghuveer, Agriculture Officer, advised participants to share the skills they acquire here with fellow farmers in their villages. He also provided complete information about the subsidies available from the Agriculture Department for purchasing agricultural equipment.

Presiding over the programme, Dr. B. N. Gnanesh, Head and Senior Scientist, JSS KVK, Suttur, observed that at present farmers need to visit their nearest taluk headquarters to get their agricultural equipment repaired, which involves both time and high expenses. This training programme has been organized to help farmers undertake repairs in their own villages, thereby saving both time and money. He urged all participants to make the best use of this opportunity.

A total of 42 farmers from various taluks of Mysuru district are participating in this five-day training programme. The training is being supervised by Smt. H. V. Divya, Subject Expert, JSS KVK, and Shri Gangappa Hipparagi, Manager, VC Farm, Mandya.

Suttur, November 18, 2025: ICAR JSS Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Suttur, in collaboration with ATMA Yojana, Department of Agriculture, Mysuru, organized a five-day Organic Farming Skills Training programme at the ICAR JSS Krishi Vigyan Kendra campus in Suttur.

The programme was inaugurated by Shri Satish, Deputy Project Director, ATMA Yojana, Department of Agriculture, Mysuru. The event was presided over by Dr. B. N. Gyanesh, Senior Scientist, ICAR JSS Krishi Vigyan Kendra, who highlighted the growing demand for organic farming products and urged farmers and farm women to adopt organic farming systems and achieve success in this sector.

During the five-day training, participants were introduced to the concept of organic farming, its importance, core principles, recommended practices, and the standards to be followed. Sessions also covered soil, plant health and water management, and their relationship with human health. Detailed information was provided on seed conservation in organic farming, seed production, animal husbandry in organic systems, organic farming techniques, and organic pest and disease management. The programme also included guidance on marketing and value addition of organic farming produce.

As part of the practical exposure, the farmers visited the fields of Sri Prabhuswamy, an organic progressive farmer from Suralli village, Nanjangud taluk, and Sri Prithviraj Chauhan, a progressive natural farmer from Varakodu village, Mysuru taluk. During these visits, they were given hands-on information on the preparation and use of Panchagavya, Jeevamrutha, Brahmastra and Agni Astra, which are widely used in natural farming.

A total of 42 male and female farmers, including six farmers/farm women from each taluk, participated in the programme and acquired technical knowledge and practical skills related to organic farming. The training was supervised by subject experts of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, with Sri Shamaraj and Dr.

Suttur, Nov. 15, 2025: Students of Suttur JSS Residential School have delivered an impressive performance at the district-level sports meet organised by the Department of School Education and Literacy at Chamundi Vihar Stadium, Mysuru, winning several prizes and earning selection to the state-level competitions.

In the individual events, Mahantesh Nayak secured first place in the 400m race and second place in the long jump. Guruprasad won third place in the 600m race, while Mohitkumar Mehto secured third place in the discus throw. In the relay events, Betaraj and his team clinched first place in the 4x100m relay. Laisaram Jeenalakshmidevi secured third place in the high jump.

A total of five students who secured first and second places have qualified to participate in the state-level competitions. The administrators, coordinators, principals and staff of the institution have congratulated these young sportsmen on their achievements and extended their best wishes for success at the state level.

Children’s Day was observed at the JSS Educational Institution premises in Suttur today. Prof. Sharanappa V. Halase, Chancellor, KSOU, Prof. Shashikala Subanna, Prof. (Retd.), Mysuru and Heads of various departments of the school are seen in the picture.

Suttur, Nov. 14, 2025: JSS Educational Institution, Suttur, celebrated Children’s Day with enthusiasm and devotion, highlighting the role of education, values, and hard work in shaping responsible future citizens.

Prof. Sharanappa V. Halase, Chancellor, Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mukta Gangotri, Mysuru, participated as the chief guest. In his address, he said, “Today’s children are tomorrow’s citizens.” Referring to this, he recalled how His Holiness Jagadguru Rajendra Mahaswamiji has taken up the noble mission of providing quality education to students along with Trivida Dasoha (Food, Education and Healthcare). He emphasised that this intention will be fulfilled only when students understand its value, make good use of the opportunity given to them, and move ahead with a clear aim in life.

Citing the inspiring example of the present President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, who hails from a tribal community, Prof. Halase said that students and teachers can find ‘Kailasa’ (heaven) when they adapt Basavanna’s principle of Kayakave Kailasa. He added that Kalike (learning) is not a one-day journey and that students must consider learning as a continuous, everyday process. He urged students to respect their teachers and elders, stressing that honest efforts will always yield positive results. “Everyone should adapt good thoughts,” he observed.

In her address, Prof. Shashikala Subbanna, Professor (Retd.), Mysuru, explained the life history of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. She reminded the students that laziness can spoil their lives and encouraged them to develop the habit of working hard. She urged them to inculcate good behaviour and a helping nature, to assess themselves honestly, and move forward with determination. She emphasised that society will change for the better when every girl becomes well-educated and called upon all students to develop strong self-confidence.

Dr. Mahadesh, Senate Member, Mangaluru University, was also present on the occasion. Prizes were distributed to the winners of various sports and other competitions conducted as part of the Children’s Day celebrations. Students presented a vibrant cultural programme, adding colour and joy to the event.

Heads of various departments of the school, Shri G.L. Tripurantaka, Shri Veerabhadraiah, Dr. H.M. Mahesh, Shri M. Rajashekaramurthy, Shri G. Shivamallu, Shri M.G. Basavanna, Shri G.M. Shadakshari, Shri G. Shivaswamy, Shri Mahadevaprasad and Smt. Susheela were present.

The programme commenced with an invocation by the school students. Shri Andaiah Shirurumath extended a warm welcome to the gathering, Smt. D.P. Nagalambika proposed the vote of thanks, and Shri S. Chandramouleshwara efficiently conducted the proceedings as the master of ceremonies.

Students of JSS Residential School, Suttur, participated in the Divisional-level Football Tournament organized by the Department of School Education and Literacy at Ammathi, Kodagu District, and secured second place. Seen in the picture are the Headmasters of the High School and Primary School, the trainer, and the students who made the school proud.