Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 2: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Jammu is organizing five days mega Krishi Mela – 2022 from March 7 at Main Campus, Chatha.
Theme of Krishi Mela- 2022 is “Natural and Modern Technologies” with focus on demonstration and exhibition of proven and improved technologies developed by the university to improve agricultural productivity, profitability and sustainability in the Jammu region.
Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, who is also Chancellor of SKUAST Jammu, will inaugurate the Mela on March 7. This was informed by SKUAST-Jammu Vice-Chancellor Prof J P Sharma while addressing a news conference, here today.
According to Prof Sharma, the event shall bring a large number of farmers, farm women, livestock owners, agri-preneurs, industrialists, rural youth, researchers, technocrats, extensions workers, students and policy makers at one platform, wherein they shall have direct access to latest innovative ideas available in the field of agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry and other allied sectors.
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The Vice-Chancellor further informed that main attractions of the fair will be exhibition of latest agri-start-ups, kisan ghosties, workshop on APEDA, seed conference, pulses and oilseeds, convention on FPOs, natural farming, beekeeping and sale of quality seed and planting material, live demonstration of new varieties, field trips, flower show, vegetable show, fruit show, animal and dog show, agri-tourism, rural sports, farmers-scientist interaction, awareness programme on agriculture education for school children and presentation by National awarded innovative farmers.
Besides, Agri-Fest and Vet Fest covering number of events like cultural programme, rural sports activities, debate competitions, etc will also be organised during the Mela. Farmers from nearby States will be visiting SKUAST-Jammu to actively participate in the Mela.
Prof Sharma said that there will be more than 300 stalls from various sectors viz., public, private, NGOs and progressive farmers, depicting the latest farm technologies such as hydroponics, Integrated Farming System, improved farm machinery, irrigation systems, mobile soil testing lab and exotic vegetables related to farmer welfare will be laid by SKUAST-Jammu, Department of Agriculture and other allied departments, entrepreneurs, progressive farmers, IFFCO and other public and private companies, handicrafts, books and organic fertilizers etc.
The Mela will also be available live on virtual platforms and event is expected to be attended by more than one lakh farmers/stakeholder through physical as well as virtual mode. Besides, the sensitization of rural youths and farmer-scientist interactions will be arranged to provide quick and effective way of exchanging innovative ideas.
Dr S K Gupta, Director Extension; Dr Pardeep Wali, Director Research; Dr S K Gupta, Registrar; Dr M S Bhadwal, Dean FVSc & AH; Dr Bikram Singh, Dr SEH Rizvi, Dean Basic Sciences, Dr Punit Choudhary, Deputy Incharge media cell along with other members were also present on the occasion.
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