ICAR-IARI, Assam celebrates its Foundation Day

26th May 2023, Dirpai Chapori, Gogamukh

The Foundation Day of ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Assam was celebrated here today.

The Chief Guest, Shri Paramananda Chayengia, Chief Executive Member of Mising Autonomous Council briefed on the necessity to inculcate the work culture among the farming community for better sustainability.

Shri Ankur Bharali (ACS), Dhemaji district, Govt. of Assam; Shri BN Hazarika, Dean, College of Horticulture & Forestry, CAU, Pasighat and Shri Sunil Kumar Pegu, Chairman, MAC were the Guest of Honours. They deliberated on the adaptability to climate-resilient agricultural practices for higher farm productivity and economic returns.

The Foundation Day Lectures were delivered by Dr. AK Singh, Director, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi on “Transforming agriculture for planet survival” by virtual mode and Dr. Prabal Saikia, Chief Scientist, Zonal Research Station, AAU, Lakhimpur on “Ecosystem services of birds in agricultural landscape”.

Dr. Deepjyoti Baruah, Scientist In-Charge, in his welcome address, spoke on the role of establishing a premier institute IARI Assam in developing the agriculture sector in this easternmost part of India.

Dr. AK Srivastava, Principal Scientist highlighted on the landmarks in the development of the institute since the day of laying of the Foundation Stone in 2017.

Five progressive farmers namely Shri Girija Pd Doley, Ms. Banashree Hazarika, Shri Jay Pegu, Shri Anuj Doley and Shri Rajat Pawe of Dhemaji and Lakhimpur districts were felicitated on the occasion.

Ten saplings of mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla) were planted at the campus to mark the auspicious occasion of ICAR-IARI foundation day.

Head of Departments, Principals of Colleges, Senior Scientist & Head and SMSs of KVKs, students of Dhemaji and Lakhimpur districts attended the progrmme. The key Executive Members of MAC were also present of the day.

(Source: ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Assam)