Report on

Educational Visit to Regional Central Integrated Pest Management Centre (RCIPMC), Lucknow

Date of Visit: 18th September 2026

Organised by: MIRC and Maharishi School of Agriculture in association with IQAC

Objective: An educational visit to the Regional Central Integrated Pest Management Centre (RCIPMC), Lucknow was organised on 18th September 2026 by the Maharishi Industry Relations Cell (MIRC) and Maharishi School of Agriculture (MSOA), Maharishi University of Information Technology, Lucknow Campus, in association with IQAC. The purpose of the visit was to provide students with practical exposure to Integrated Pest Management (IPM), pest and disease identification, biological control, sustainable crop protection practices, and safe and eco-friendly approaches to pest management, thereby bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world applications in sustainable agriculture and crop protection.

Participating Students: B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture Sem III

Visit Details: During the visit, the students explored the activities and facilities of the Regional Central Integrated Pest Management Centre (RCIPMC), Lucknow. The visit focused on pest management, insect identification, plant protection practices, and integrated approaches for managing insect pests affecting agricultural crops. The students were introduced to the practical aspects of pest surveillance, identification, and management and were able to relate these practices to the concepts covered in their agriculture curriculum.

During the visit, Mr. Shailesh Kumar, Assistant Director, RCIPMC, Lucknow, delivered an informative lecture on the status of pest management in Uttar Pradesh and explained the importance of effective pest surveillance and management in agricultural production. Dr. Faraz Ahmad Khan, Assistant Plant Protection Officer, explained the identification and importance of different insect and pest species affecting various crops. The students also visited the laboratory, where Dr. Dharmendra Singh, Assistant Plant Protection Officer, provided practical guidance and exposure to insect specimens, identification techniques, and plant protection practices.

The visit provided students with meaningful practical exposure to different aspects of insect identification, pest surveillance, integrated pest management, and plant protection. The interactions with the officials and laboratory exposure helped students connect their classroom learning with practical plant protection activities and understand the importance of scientific approaches in managing agricultural pests and protecting crop productivity.

The educational visit was successfully coordinated by Dr. Sharvan Kumar (Assistant Professor, MSOA).

Students’ Feedback: Students found the visit informative and enriching, especially the practical exposure to insect identification, pest surveillance, and plant protection practices.
The interaction with experts helped them connect classroom learning with real agricultural situations. The visit enhanced their understanding of integrated pest management and crop protection.

Acknowledgements: The Maharishi School of Agriculture expresses its sincere gratitude to Mr. Shailesh Kumar, Assistant Director, and other officials of RCIPMC, Lucknow, for their valuable support during the visit. We extend our gratitude to Hon’ble Vice Chancellor (Prof. Bhanu Pratap Singh), Registrar (Dr. Girish Chhimwal), Dean Academics (Prof. Neeraj Jain), Dean-MSOA (Dr. Bhupesh K. Mishra), and Dy. Dean-MSOA (Mrs. Pragya Tiwari) for their support and guidance. We also express our sincere thanks to Dy. Registrar (Dr. Rajesh Singh) and Mr. Kaustubh Misra (MIRC) for facilitating the visit.