ICAR –IIHR, Bengaluru conducted the Orientation Training Programme for the newly recruited Technicians (T-1) –Module II from 10^th to 14^th March 2025. The second batch of newly recruited 5 technicians of ICAR–IIHR were trained at IIHR, Bengaluru with the objective to expose the trainees to acquire knowledge, skills and attitude to be inculcated to work at IIHR in the capacity of technicians. The programme started with the inaugural session conducted on 10^th March 2025, chaired by Dr Tusar Kanti Behera, Director and addressed by all Heads of Divisions of ICAR–IIHR, Bengaluru.

The programme schedule was structured with theory, practical classes, field visits, demonstrations and hands on training on crop improvement, production, protection and utilization of horticultural science and technologies, besides various skills imparted through behavioral exercises like personality tests. In the Valedictory programe on 14.03.2025, Dr. Jayaraghavendra Rao, Course Director presented the training report and complemented that the training had resulted in 86.7% gain in knowledge of the trainees, as revealed through the pre-and post-evaluation tests conducted during the training programme. After distributing the participation certificates to the trainees, Dr. T.K. Behera, Director delivered the Presidential address and highlighted the role of technical services in ICAR system and stressed the importance of discipline, punctuality, sincerity and dedication in delivering their duties for collective success of the institute. Dr. Umamaheswari R, Nodal Officer (HRD); Dr. JayaraghavendraRao VK, Head, Division of Social Sciences & Training; Shri. Sachin Agnihotri, CAO (SG) were the Couse Directors and Dr. Harish Kumar H, Dr. Manjunath L., Dr. Anupa T, Dr. Onkar Naik, Dr. Nage Gowda, Dr. Lakshmipathi and Dr. Jyothi V. Divakar served as Training Co-ordinators for the entire training programme.