ADILABAD: The Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University (SKLTSHU) has designated the horticultural nursery at Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) in Utnoor as an internship site for second-year students of the Dasnapur Horticultural Polytechnic College in Adilabad district. This initiative has been facilitated with the approval of the Utnoor ITDA project officer and overseen by project horticulture officer Gudimalla Sandeep Kumar.
As part of the programme, the students have arrived at the horticultural nursery and will stay for four weeks. During this period, they will study various cultivation techniques practiced at the nursery. Sandeep provided an overview of the diverse crops grown in the nursery and outlined the training agenda.
The students will engage in hands-on learning experiences, including cultivating plants, preparing ornamental plants and studying planting techniques. Additionally, they will observe farmer production groups and visit the fields of local farmers to gain practical knowledge about different farming methods at the field level.
At the conclusion of the internship, the students will compile a comprehensive project report for the university. This report will highlight the challenges faced by farmers at the field level and propose potential solutions to address them. The internship is designed to last one month, offering students a valuable opportunity to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application.