Training Programme for Sugarcane Farmers

Training Programme for Sugarcane Farmers helps sugarcane growers in Uttarakhand by providing free access to modern cultivation techniques, expert training, and improved farming practices to boost their agricultural yields. Department of Sugarcane Development and Sugar Industry, Government of Uttarakhand, runs this training scheme for the 2026-27 season through the Sugarcane Farmers Institute and Training Center, Kashipur.

Farmers from the sugarcane zones of Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar, Haridwar, and Dehradun can join village-level workshops, zonal training camps, and state-level seminars. The scheme covers crop management, pest control, better seed selection, and field visits to research centers, all at no cost to the farmer.

Training Programme for Sugarcane Farmers - Introduction

Training Programme for Sugarcane Farmers is a state-level scheme of Uttarakhand that improves the knowledge and skills of cane growers. The Sugarcane Farmers Institute and Training Center, Kashipur, was set up in March 1980 to train farmers as well as extension officers and employees of the Sugarcane Development and Sugar Industry Department. The institute has an administrative building, hostel, auditorium, and residential rooms for officers and staff.

After the formation of Uttarakhand, the center was officially transferred to the state in September 2001. Today it covers the districts of Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar, Haridwar, and Dehradun. These districts have 2 state-owned, 2 cooperative, and 3 private sugar mills, including Kichha, Bajpur, Nadehi, Laksar, Libbarehadi, Iqbalpur, and Doiwala sugarcane development zones.

The department also runs related support for cane growers, such as Sugarcane Seed Replacement Programme or Production Enhancement Scheme and Mukhyamantri Rajya Krishi Vikas Yojana, which give financial help, certified seeds, and modern equipment along with training.

Key Information

Benefits

Through this scheme, farmers get expert guidance and practical training on modern farming techniques at no cost. This support helps cane growers adopt better agricultural practices and improve their yield.

Training sessions are conducted by distinguished scientists and subject experts from institutes such as Indian Sugarcane Research Institute, Lucknow; Uttar Pradesh Sugarcane Research Institute, Shahjahanpur; National Sugar Institute, Kanpur; and Govind Ballabh Pant Agricultural and Technology University, Pantnagar.

• Village-level farmer meetings and mobile training camps bring the learning directly to the farm.
• Study tours are organized to research fields, agricultural universities, sugar mills, and progressive cane farming villages within the state and other states.
• Scientists inspect farmers' fields and give advice directly on the farm, and useful production techniques are shared through radio, television, pictures, and films.

Eligibility

To join this training scheme, farmers should meet the following criteria:

1. Farmer should be a resident of Uttarakhand.
2. Farmer should be farming in an area associated with a sugar mill or be an active member of a cooperative sugarcane society. For example, if Ramesh is a farmer in an Uttarakhand sugar mill zone, he can easily join this training.

Application Process

The program follows an offline participation model. The Sugarcane Farmers Institute and Training Center coordinates the training sessions, so farmers should contact their zonal sugarcane development office or the nearest sugar mill to know the schedule of the next batch.

STEP 1 - Contact the zonal sugarcane development office or the nearest sugar mill under the Sugarcane Development and Sugar Industry Department and ask about the upcoming training batch in the area.

STEP 2 - Attend the village-level or zonal-level training camp where scientists and departmental officers explain crop management, pest prevention, and advanced cultivation methods.

STEP 3 - Join the study tours organized by the institute to state and inter-state research centers to get hands-on exposure to successful farming models.

Training sessions are also conducted at the Sugarcane Farmers Institute and Training Center campus in Kashipur, which covers the districts of Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar, Haridwar, and Dehradun.

Documents

Farmers should prepare all required identification and land ownership documents, as specified by the guidelines of their specific training batch or session.

References

Sugarcane Farmers Institute and Training Center, Kashipur

Official Documents of Cane Development and Sugar Industry Department

FAQ's

Who is eligible to participate in this training programme?

All farmers residing in areas under the jurisdiction of sugar mills and cooperative sugarcane societies in Uttarakhand can join this training to gain these benefits.

Is there any fee charged for the training?

No, farmers do not need to pay anything. The training and related educational resources are provided completely free.

Who conducts the training sessions under this programme?

Expert scientists from established sugarcane research institutes and experienced officers from the Sugarcane Development and Sugar Industry Department conduct these training sessions.

What topics are covered during the training sessions?

The sessions cover modern cultivation techniques, selection of improved sugarcane varieties, soil health maintenance, efficient fertilizer use, irrigation strategies, and comprehensive pest and disease control.

How are the training programmes organized?

These programmes take place through village-level workshops, zonal training camps, and state-level seminars managed by the Sugarcane Farmers Institute and Training Center, Kashipur.