15th February 2025, Chhotanagpur
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Jharkhand in collaboration with the State Department of Agriculture and Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Hazaribagh organized a one-day Commissionary Level Kisan Mela-cum-Exhibition of North Chhotanagpur Division of Jharkhand today.
Smt. Shilpi Neha Tirkey, State Minister of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Co-operative graced the event as the Chief Guest and, Shri Manoj K. Yadav, Member of Legislative Assembly, Barhi Legislative Constituency was the Guest of Honor.
Over 50 stalls were set up, showcasing the advancements in agriculture and allied sectors by various State Departments, including Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, and Cooperatives. Additionally, financial institutions such as NABARD, banks, NGOs, and FPOs participated, presenting information about programs and schemes aimed at benefiting farmers. The goal was to promote commercial farming, enhancing farmers' livelihoods and income security. The farmers from different districts also showcased their superior-quality farm products, which were evaluated by a team of expert scientists of ICAR-IARI-Jharkhand under different categories.
More than 5000 farmers from 7 districts (Bokaro, Chatra, Dhanbad, Giridih, Hazaribagh, Koderma and Ramgarh) participated in the event.
(Source: ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi)
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