RAWE Report (2024-2025)

College Of Agriculture, Navsari

Agricultural University, Waghai.
Guided By
Mahaveer Chaudhary
RAWE Incharge
College Of Agriculture, Waghai

Submitted By
Pushpankar Jyoti
Roll No. 44
Registration No. 3010621053
 Introduction
India is a nation where a significant portion of the population relies
on agriculture. Therefore, the role of agriculture in India is more
crucial than in other industries.
As agricultural students, we need to create modern technologies to
enhance efficiency in farming. The RAWE Program plays a vital role in
reaching this objective. The Rural Agricultural Work Experience
Programme (RAWE) takes place during the seventh semester. In this
initiative, students are grouped and tasked with engaging in various
activities under the guidance of our esteemed professors, along with
support from the coordinators and the Involvement of local villagers.
In this context, the participatory rural appraisal (PRA) technique was
employed to gain practical experience. We were tasked with
conducting exercises in a designated village, collaborating with the
local residents, and submitting our findings through various maps.
Throughout the PRA activities, we encountered real village scenarios,
which provided us with a fundamental understanding of multiple on-
farm operations. Each student honed their communication skills
through regular presentations held as part of this program. The
various tasks involved in this project enhanced the students’
knowledge and reinforced all the subjects we had studied over the
past three years.
We are now at ease when engaging with the villagers. In my opinion,
the greatest success of this RAWE Programme is that it has sparked a
desire in the students to assist the villagers, as we have observed
firsthand the genuine issues and challenges confronted by the
impoverished farmers.
Acknowledgement
I am Pushpankar Jyoti, student of 4th year B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture
Feel highly delighted enough after the accomplishment of my
assigned RAWE based on PRA tools & technique. My path to
achieving this goal would not have been possible without the support
and direction of my teachers and classmates. I am thankful to my
professor, Dr. Mahaveer Chaudhary, whose mentorship has made my
efforts feel valuable.
I am also grateful to the professor whose teaching has brought
sufficient guidance in my assignment. I expressed my deep gratitude
to all my professors Dr. J. J. Pastagia (Principal), Dr. Pushpendra Singh,
Dr. Navneet Kumar, Dr. V.M. Patel, Dr. J. B. Dobariya, Dr. Mangaldeep
Sarkar, Dr. Nitin Varshney, Dr. Shreeshail Rudrapur, Dr. D. M. Damasia,
Dr. Amol Deshmukh, Dr. H. P. Dholariya, Dr. Rahul Pisal, Dr. S. A.
Aklade, Dr. Gopal Vadodariya, Dr. Vineet Sharma, Dr. Sagar Patel, Dr.
Anita Solanke, Ms. Jyoti kokani and Mr. Nitish Jadhav.
I am truly grateful to the villagers, as their support was essential for
the success of my RAWE Programme.
Finally, I would like to express my gratitude to my principal, Dr. Ajay
Patel, whose belief in me provided a continual source of motivation
and encouragement throughout the RAWE Programme, significantly
enhancing my efforts in the assignment.
Thank you
Pushpankar Jyoti
Roll no: 44
Orientation Phase
(From 05th Aug to 23rd Aug, 2024)

Thus, on August 5, 2023, our seventh semester officially began. I

had a number of concerns about the RAWE Program up until that
point, dating back to the first year.
Prior to being directly exposed to the village and agriculture-related
industries, a 19-day orientation program was held at the college
starting on August 5, 2024. This program’s motto was to educate
students about the tasks that need to be completed throughout the
semester.
Thus, on August 5, 2023, our seventh semester officially began. I
had a number of concerns about the RAWE Program up until that
point, dating back to the first year.
Prior to being directly exposed to the village and agriculture-related
industries, a 19-day orientation program was held at the college
starting on August 5, 2024. This program’s motto was to educate
students about the tasks that need to be completed throughout the
semester.
Subject Professor
Inauguration Dr. A.P. Patel
Dr. Mahaveer Choudhary
Agricultural Statistics Dr. Nitin Varshney
Extension Education Dr. Mahaveer Choudhary
Dr. J.B. Dobariya
Entomology Dr. D.M. Damasia
Mr. Haresh R. Kachhela
Horticulture Dr. Mangaldeep Sarkar
Dr. Nitesh Jadav
Dr. Sandeep Aklade
Agronomy Dr. V.G. Bavalgave
Dr.. Sandeep Sonavane
Mrs. Jyoti Kokani
Agricultural Economics Dr. Shreeshail Rudrapur
Plant Pathology Dr. Pushpendra Singh
Dr. Amol Deshmukh
Plant Breeding and Genetics Dr. Anita Solanke
and Seed Technology Dr. Paresh Vavdiya
Animal Science Dr. Sagar Patel
Soil Science & Ag. Chemistry Dr. Navneet Kumar
Dr. Hiren P. Dholaria
Agricultural Engineering Guest faculty
KVK Attachment
(From 8th Nov to 23rd Nov)

KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA, VYARA

Our group of 24 students were at KVK, Vyara. We did many things

there apart from learning things and also enjoyed a lot.
Our group reached KVK, Vyara.
Following our introduction by Dr. Pandya, HOD of KVK, Vyara, who
explained the organization’s work and mandates.
Kuldeep Sinh Rana sir gave us a lecture on a variety of subjects,
including general agriculture, basic calculations, land measurement,
and various crops.
Sir then led us to Belamba village for a village survey, where we
spoke with farmers and conducted their survey.
Then we filled forms of the surveys. There were 200 forms to be
filled and we filled it. Then we took rest at the room provided by sir.
Various department and information--
Agro Industry Attachment
(From 1st Oct to 20th Nov)
Phase Incharge: Dr.Mahaveer Choudhary & Dr.Hiren Dholariya

Centre of excellence for floriculture and Mango-

Chanvai
On the first day of arrival, the Centre of Excellence’s authorities
warmly welcomed us.
Welcome speech was given by Mr. Brijesh Patel sir who is
designated at as a Horticulture officer at Centre
The introductory speech was given by Dr. Nidhika Maheta who is the
projecthead officer at COE.
They gave us brief details about the Centre and further instructions
regarding 20 days training period.

Highlights of Chanvai training phase

MANGO GRAFTING
Tagging and bagging of the grafted plants should be done after
choosing a healthy plant (the stem should be green) for the root
stock, selecting the scion from the mother plant, cutting the root
stock 30 cm down to upward, scraping the scion from the entire
side, and cutting the root stock 2-3 cm from the middle.

PLUG NURSERY
In plug tray plants are grown in separate units in modularplug trays
with separate cells containing growing mediaand transplanted with
intact root soil. The plug nursery uses media made from a mixture
of cocopeat, vermiculite, perlite and we can add vermicompostor
compost for nutrients.

AIR LAYERING
Air layering is done commercially in Ficus species, terminalia,
rubber, guava, croton, aralia, bougainvillea etc. Air layering is
performed on plants at any time during monsoon. For air layering
first select good healthy and diseased free branch which having
growth and stem have thickness like pencil. Remove the peel ring of
bark about 5- 6cm circularly and scrap inner layer slightly cover the
cut with moisture holding soil and cover the soil by black polythene
paper & tie the polythene on either side by a thread this will help to
hold the soil. After 2-3 weeks we can observe rooting in our air
layered branch.
GLADIOLUS FARM
In the Gladiolus farm, we did weeding. And also remove mulching.
After few days, we do showing of it.
CUTTING METHOD
We learnt cutting method of propagation.
Plant Crafting
We learnt plant Crafting, through leave and flowers.
Seed showing in plug nursery

We fill the plug plate and show seed in it.

INDUSTRIAL VISIT AT UPL
As a part of our industrial visit phase, we visited UPL Pvt.Ltd. We
were guided by UPL officials regarding fundamentals of agriculture
field and its recent scenario. He also added that we need
moreprofessionals in our Agriculture field and told us to try to
interact more with the farmers and try to get more practical
knowledge. They showed their new product named ZEBA.
Visit to Natraj Nursery
We visited Natraj nursery in valsad. We saw different types of green
house and also saw commercial planting in the plug tray.
Srimad Rajchandra Mission visit
We then visited srimad rajchand mission at Dharampur. We saw
different flowers. We also visited jain temple.
Bonsai Masterclass

We were given masterclass on Bonsai. Sir explained us different

types of bonsai and also made a bonsai.
Adenium Grafting
Brijesh sir also teached us to do grafting in adenium.
Bud grafting
We done bud grafting in rose plant.
Visit to Sai Baba Temple at Tithal and Decoration at
the temple
We visited Sai baba temple and decorated the background. We also
prepared a toran in the front side of the temple on the ocassion of
Dusshera.
INSPECTION BY PRINCIPAL SIR
Field inspection is done by our respected principal Dr.
Ajay Patel Sir, and RAWE incharge Dr. Mahaveer Sir.
VALUE ADDITION OF PRODUCT
We learnt to do value addition of Mango, and Rose
and others.
HALL DECORATION
We learnt to Decorate Hall with flowers and plants.
CERTIFICATE DISTRIBUTION CEREMONY
At the last day at the centre, we were given certificates from the
faculties. They gave us guidance and also motivated us.