9th January 2024, Meghalaya,
ICAR Research Complex for North East Hill Region, Umiam, Meghalaya celebrated its 49th Foundation Day today.
Chief Guest Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Secretary (DARE) and Director General (ICAR) spoke about Dr. M.S Swaminathan, describing his contribution and dedication towards the growth of agricultural research system and agriculture production in the country.
Dr. V.K. Mishra, Director of ICAR Research Complex, NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya, highlighted the achievements and contributions of the Institute in last 49 years towards agricultural science and society of NEH Region.
Dr. B. C. Deka, Vice Chancellor, Assam Agriculture University, Jorhat emphasised on publication that needs to be translated into a bundle of technologies that will provide livelihood and business opportunities for the rural youth of NEH Region.
Dr. Anupam Mishra, Vice Chancellor, Central Agriculture University, Imphal pointed out towards the agricultural advancement and sustainable development such as improved varieties, efficient irrigation system, fostering partnership and entrepreneurship in north-eastern part of the country.
Dr. K.M. Bujarbaruah, Former DDG (Animal Sciences), ICAR and Former Vice Chancellor, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, said that the institute has lots of expectations regarding the north-east policy and achieving the SGDs goal by 2030.
Dr. Suresh Kumar Chaudhari, Deputy Director General (NRM), ICAR, stated that the growth of this institute in all dimension is tremendous.
A farmer’s fair was also organised with 41 exhibition stalls in which more than 100 technologies and specialty products of the region were displayed including the ethnic food of the region.
All the regional centres, KVKs of ICAR Research Complex, agri-preneures, farmers and the students of College of Post Graduate Studies, Umiam participated in the programme.
(Source: ICAR-Regional Centre, NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya)
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