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ONE DAY WORKSHOP
ONE DAY WORKSHOP
PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME
The Department of Biotechnology successfully conducted a One Day
workshop Programme on “Indoor Saffron Cultivation Using Vertical Farming”
on 18 December 2025. The programme highlighted the biology and growth
cycle of saffron, indoor controlled cultivation techniques, flower induction,
stigma harvesting, post-processing, and quality evaluation for food and
pharmaceutical applications. The training benefited UG/PG students, Ph.D.
scholars, faculty members and researchers by providing hands-on
knowledge and insights into sustainable vertical farming practices.

