Sri Vijaya Puram, Mar 16: ICAR-CIARI, Sri Vijaya Puram, in partnership with its KVKs, will host the Kisan Mela on March 18th and 19th, 2025, at the Mela ground within the Garacharma Research Complex. This two-day event aims to create a dynamic environment for farmers, researchers, and policymakers to interact, fostering the integration of traditional agricultural methods with contemporary scientific innovations to promote a sustainable and prosperous agricultural future. Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar, IAS, Chief Secretary of A&N Islands, has kindly agreed as the Chief Guest and will officially open both the Kisan Mela and the Dweep Agro-Eco-Walk initiative at the Sippighat and Garacharma farms of the institute. Ms. Pallavi Sarkar, IAS Secretary, Agriculture & Animal Husbandry will grace the occasion as guest of honour.
A key feature of the mela
- Interaction between scientists and farmers
- Quiz competition for visiting farmers and stakeholders
- Showcase modern farming techniques to sustainable practices and cutting-edge technologies
- Display of Local products.
- Sale of seeds, seedlings, and by products
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