A 21 Days Winter School titled “Recent Advances in Protected Cultivation: A Scientific Way towards Viksit Krishi Sankalp (RAPC-2026)” will be conducted from 04 to 24 March 2026 through online mode. The programme is jointly organized by the Centre for Protected Cultivation Technology (CPCT), ICAR–Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Pusa, New Delhi, and the National Agriculture Development Cooperative Ltd. (NADCL), Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir.

The winter school aims to provide in-depth exposure to recent scientific advancements, innovative technologies, and best management practices in protected cultivation. Emphasis will be given to climate-resilient agriculture, resource-use efficiency, and modern production systems to support the national vision of Viksit Krishi Sankalp. The programme will benefit scientists, academicians, researchers, extension professionals, and other stakeholders involved in protected and precision agriculture