03/08/2026
🌱 *Applications Invited for a Five-Day Training Programme*
ICAR–Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, New Delhi, is organizing a five-day lecture-cum-hands-on training programme on:
*“Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning for Pest and Disease Detection in Crops: From Image Data to Decision Support Systems”*
The programme aims to develop capacity among stakeholders of the National Agricultural Research and Education System in applying Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning and Computer Vision for crop pest and disease detection.
🔍 *Major areas covered*
* Agricultural image acquisition, annotation and dataset preparation
* Image classification using CNNs and transfer learning
* YOLO-based pest and disease detection
* Image segmentation and disease-severity assessment
* Model training, validation and performance evaluation
* Explainable AI and error analysis
* AI-DISC and AI-DISC Rice case studies
* Mobile, web, cloud and decision-support system deployment
* Design of end-to-end AI-enabled crop protection solutions
👥 *Who can apply?*
Scientists of ICAR institutes, faculty members of agricultural universities, KVK subject-matter specialists, research scholars, students, project personnel and technical staff working in AI, crop protection, plant pathology, entomology, image analytics or digital agriculture.
💻 The programme will include conceptual lectures, practical demonstrations, hands-on exercises, case studies and a system-design exercise.
✅ *No training fee will be charged.*
📝 *Registration link:*
https://forms.gle/28MEDh72xoVjyKoNA
Detailed information regarding the programme, eligibility and important dates is provided in the attached brochure.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India
