National Training Programme on “Innovations in Quality Seed Production of Forage Crops” concludes

24^th November, 2021, Jhansi

The three-day National Training Programme on “Innovations in Quality Seed Production of Forage Crops” organized by the ICAR-Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh from 22^nd to 24^th November, 2021 concluded today.

Dr. A. Arunachalam, Director, ICAR-CAFRI, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh marked his presence as the Chief Guest of the valedictory ceremony.

Earlier, Dr. Amaresh Chandra, ICAR-IGFRI, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh and Dr. Sanjay Kumar, Director, ICAR-Indian Institute of Seed Science, Mau, Uttar Pradesh were present as the Chief Guests of the occasion.

The programme was aimed at creating the awareness among the stakeholders and disseminating the new technological advancements to achieve the goal of increased milk production through improved forage production in the country.

A total of 26 Officers, Scientists and Technical Staff Members from the different State Agricultural Universities, Krishi Vigyan Kendras, Development Departments, National Dairy Development Board, Private Seed Companies and NGOs participated in the programme.

(Source: ICAR-Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh)