Port Blair, Apt 10: Farm Innovators Meet was conducted on 10th April, 2015 by ICAR – Central Island Agriculture Research Institute, which got inaugurated today at 10.30 am by the Chief Guest, Shri J B Singh, Secretary (Agriculture, AH&VS & Fisheries), A&N Administration at Mela Ground.
Speaking on the occasion the Chief Guest lauded the efforts of the Institute for conducting such a big event for the benefit of the farmers from far-flung areas . He was also happy to note the participation of the farmers and also the School Students in the event. The Institute represents itself to be of National level offering technologies in agriculture & allied fields for the benefit of the Island farmers. A good synergy is there between the line departments and the Institute and we have to think to deliver integrated technologies to the farmers representing all the sectors. Initially he had a complete view of the stalls, the innovative product and the process displayed and also the technological demonstration and exposition.
Dr.S.Dam Roy, Director, ICAR-CIARI gave a brief outline on the importance of the conservation of biodiversity, custodian farmers and farmers right. He expressed his happiness on the display of the innovative products/ process by farmers during the event, which was very informative and learning of the farmers wisdom. He gave certificates and prizes to the successful farmers who had adopted technologies in various fields as livelihood with the technical support of Division of Horticulture and Forestry, Animal Science, Field Crops, Fisheries, Natural Resource Management, KVK and Out Reach Centre along with the innovative farmers. Among the outside participants, Department of Animal Husbandry got the First position amongst the stall followed by Agriculture and RAIDCO the 2nd and 3rd position and amongst the Institute, Division of Field Crop Improvement and Protection bagged the First prize followed by Division of Animal Science and Division of Fisheries 2nd and 3rd position respectively. The other participating department namely Industries, NCUI, NRC Banana, Trichy and the Divisional stalls also received the appreciation for participation.
The Kisano Ke Liye Quiz coordinated by Shri Amit Srivastava was appreciated by the participating farmers. Dr. G.S.Pandey, Director of Agriculture, Dr. S.Shiv Kumar, Director of Animal Husbandry and Shri S.C.Dey, Assistant Director Fisheries were the Guest of Honours and also spoke on the occasion.
Initially Dr. Nagesh Ram, Organizing Secretary (FIM) welcomed the august gathering and Dr. S.K.Zamir Ahmed, Joint Organizing Secretary (FIM) proposed vote of thanks.
