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A 7-day training program on “Advanced Micro Irrigation System” was held at the Department of Soil and Water Engineering, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), under the National Committee on Precision Agriculture and Horticulture (NCPAH). The program was attended by 30 farmers and farm women from Punjab and other states. The Precision Farming Development Centre (PFDC), Ludhiana, conducted the program, which covered topics such as drip irrigation, fertigation scheduling, and soilless cultivation. The training included hands-on sessions and field visits to demonstrate system maintenance and hydroponic systems. Dr. Mahesh Kumar, Additional Director of Research (Engineering), PAU, was the chief guest and emphasized the importance of precision agricultural technologies in enhancing productivity. He encouraged farmers to learn and implement these technologies and water-saving techniques. The program aimed to equip participants with the skills to improve water management and reduce water waste, aligning with the government’s “Per Drop More Crop” initiative.