Campbell Bay, Dec. 17: A comprehensive training program aimed at onboarding 10 progressive farmers of Great Nicobar Island to the National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS) was held at Zonal Agriculture Office, Campbell Bay.

Dr. Shiva Kumar H D, Assistant Plant Protection Officer, CIPMC Sri Vijaya Puram introduced the farmers to innovative tools and the use of modern technology for pest management. Further, he discussed the importance of using the NPSS Mobile application and guidelines for it, how the NPSS portal allows farmers to identify and report pest infestations and access advisories, helping them make timely and informed decisions to protect their crops.