Krishi Unnati Mela held in New Delhi
The three-day annual Krishi Unnati Mela was held in New Delhi with focus on doubling farmers’ income. The objective of fair was to create awareness among farmers about latest agriculture-related technological developments. In it, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid foundation stone for 25 Krishi Vigyan Kendras and unveil a portal on organic farming. PM Modi also conferred Krishi Karman Award and Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhaya Krishi Vigyan Protsahan Puruskar to progressive farmers and states on the occasion.
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The Krishi Mela this year will be significant owing to the interests of farmers and those involved in allied sectors. More than 900 stalls have been set up. The theme pavilions were on doubling of farmers income, organic farming, cooperatives, farm inputs to assist farmers with latest developments in farming technique and popularize dairy, animal husbandry, fisheries and horticulture.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Textiles, North Eastern council also had set up their stalls at mela.
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Dr.Anand Kar
March 19, 2018 at 10:22 amAll the directors of Ag Res Institutes & of other national Institutes doing res on agriculture should be asked to interact with farmers/common people.They should inform them ab their res output that will help to improve the farming sector.
Dr.Anand Kar
March 19, 2018 at 10:22 amAll the directors of Ag Res Institutes & of other national Institutes doing res on agriculture should be asked to interact with farmers/common people.They should inform them ab their res output that will help to improve the farming sector.