45th Foundation Day Celebration and Kisan Mela

1st October 2023, Junagadh

ICAR-Directorate of Groundnut Research, Junagadh, celebrated its 45th Foundation Day today.

The directorate has organised Kisan Mela in the presence of Dr. V. P. Chovatia, Vice Chancellor, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh.

Shri. Sanjay Koradia, Member, Gujarat Legislative Assembly, Junagadh was the Chief Guest of the celebration.

Dr. R. B. Madariya, Director of Research, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh, was the special guest.

Dr. Ajit Kumar Shasany, Director, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, was the Guest of Honour.

Dr. S. K. Bera, Director, ICAR-Directorate of Groundnut Research, Junagadh, briefed the significant achievements of ICAR-DGR, Junagadh and also felicitated the guests.

About 19 Agri-based companies showcased their products in the Kisan mela and farmers participated in the exhibition. Five progressive farmers were awarded by the Directorate for their significant contribution to groundnut production and for adopting advanced groundnut technologies.

More than 600 farmers from various districts of Gujarat actively participated in the Kisan Mela.

(Source: ICAR-Directorate of Groundnut Research, Junagadh)