26th April 2023, Dirpai
Dr. H.S. Gupta, Chairman, Assam Agriculture Commission (AAC) and former Director, ICAR - Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi visited ICAR-IARI Assam, Dirpai Chapori, Gogamukh today. He was accompanied by other AAC members.
Dr. Gupta emphasized the dissemination of the advanced and proven technologies developed by the ICAR among the farming communities to witness the enhanced production and productivity in various crops, animal husbandry, poultry, and fisheries in the days to come.
All the members of the Agriculture Commission provided their valuable inputs in developing vital repositories in agriculture and allied fields, resource development, crop improvement, natural farming systems, IFS, quality seed, planting materials and low-cost feed production for the overall growth of the agriculture sector in a holistic manner.
Two saplings of Mesua ferrea (locally Nahar) were planted at the ATIC Building campus by Dr. Gupta and the AAC members.
Earlier. Deepjyoti Baruah, Scientist In-Charge, ICAR – IARI, Assam delivered the welcome address.
Dr. K.B. Pun Ex-Nodal Officer IARI Assam presented the conceptualization of IARI Assam, the mandates, and the perspectives of the institution for research and development in the region.
An interactive meet was held between the scientists and the members of the Commission.
The Joint Director, Department of Agriculture Dr. Atul Sarma, and District Agriculture Officer, Dhemaji District Shri. N. Pegu along with the Protocol officers from the Department of Agriculture, Assam were present on the occasion.
(Source: ICAR - Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Assam)
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