Gujarat is India’s largest castor-producing state, which makes it the most promising non-traditional ground for ericulture anywhere in the country. This centre carries the institute’s work there, including one of the five projects newly sanctioned for 2026-27.
At a glance
| Unit | Regional Extension Centre, Ahmedabad |
|---|---|
| Type | Regional Extension Centre |
| Location | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
Work of the unit
- Castor-based ericulture in India’s largest castor-growing state
- Evaluation, optimisation and popularisation of eri practice for Gujarat conditions
- Chawki rearing training — one of only two units running it
Projects at this unit, 2026-27
| Code | Title | Period |
|---|---|---|
| SPR 05040 SNC | Integrated Basement Research on Castor-Based Sustainable Eri Culture Development in Gujarat | Jun 2026 – May 2029 |
Programme allocation, 2026-27
| Programme | Allocation |
|---|---|
| Awareness programmes | 6 (300) |
| Farmers field days | 2 (200) |
| Technology demonstrations | 6 (150) |
| Farmers Skill Training | 1 programme / 25 stakeholders |
| Technology Orientation | 1 programme / 10 stakeholders |
| Sericulture Resource Centres | 20 programmes / 200 stakeholders |
| Hands-on chawki rearing | 1 programme / 10 participants |
Extension figures show programmes with stakeholders reached in brackets. Full plan on Extension Communication and Capacity Building.
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