Odisha deploys 964 agriculture graduates across 314 blocks to strengthen farm extension network

Bhubaneswar, Oct 3 (UNI) Odisha Government has deployed 964 agriculture and horticulture graduates across all 314 blocks in the state under its flagship 'Krushi Unnata Sahayogi' internship programme, aimed at strengthening the agricultural extension network and providing farmers with greater access to technical support. Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture and Farmers' Empowerment Minister K V Singh Deo formally inaugurated the expanded programme at a special ceremony here on Saturday. Originally launched in 2023, the programme has now been expanded to all 314 blocks across 30 districts and will be implemented from October to December, coinciding with the ongoing Kharif season.…