Principal Secretary Visits Vet University
Shri Rahul Bhandari, IAS, Principal Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development, and Fisheries, Government of Punjab, visited Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana. Dr. Jatinder Paul Singh Gill, Vice Chancellor of the university, took him for a tour of various colleges, farms and other infrastructural facilities on campus. At the Teaching Veterinary Clinical […]
Krishi Kumbh 2025: Advanced Technologies and Innovations will Increase the Income of Farmers – Chief Minister Pantnagar
21 February, 2025. On the second day of the 17th Krishi Vigyan Sammelan being organized at the university, the Chief Guest, Honorable Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated a massive agricultural science exhibition and he visited the stalls set up by various public and private sector institutions in the exhibition along with […]
MoU between Pantnagar University and CSU, Australia
MoU was signed between Charles Sturt University (CSU), New South Wales, Australia and Govind Ballabh Pant Agricultural and Technology University, Pantnagar under the chairmanship of Vice Chancellor of the University Dr. Manmohan Singh Chauhan. The MoU was signed by Vice Chancellor of Pantnagar University Dr. Manmohan Singh Chauhan and Vice Chancellor of CSU Dr. Neena […]
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Patiala Successfully Organizes Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting
To make agriculture profitable and to motivate farmers to adopt ancillary businesses as well as to familiarize them with the proven techniques of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, a meeting of the Scientific Advisory Committee was held at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Patiala on February 4, 2025. It was chaired by Dr. Makhan Singh Bhullar, Director Extension […]
High-Level Monitoring Committee Meeting of NICRA Project Organized
16th January 2025, New Delhi The 16th High-Level Monitoring Committee Meeting of the National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture Project was organized today at NASC, New Delhi. Dr Himanshu Pathak, Secretary (DARE) & Director General (ICAR), while commending the progress of the NICRA project, emphasized the importance of prioritizing research on pulses, oilseeds, and horticultural […]
Interphase Meeting-cum-Brainstorming Session to Boost Agriculture and Allied Sectors
20th January 2025, Assam ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Assam, in collaboration with NABARD, organized an interphase meeting cum brainstorming session for the promotion of agriculture and the allied sector today at the institute’s conference hall. The interphase meeting involved triparty delegations from ICAR-IARI Assam, NABARD, and the Mishing Autonomous Council (MAC). Dr L. K. Baishya, […]
Dr Himanshu Pathak visits ICAR-CCRI, Nagpur
20th January 2025, Nagpur Dr Himanshu Pathak, Secretary (DARE) and Director General (ICAR), inaugurated the Video Conferencing Hall and laid the foundation stone for the RKVY-funded Farmers’ Hostel and Protected Foundation Block for Transgenic Citrus Plants during his visit to the ICAR-Central Citrus Research Institute, Nagpur, today. Dr Pathak emphasized the importance of these developments […]
Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting at PAU-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Fatehgarh Sahib
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Fatehgarh Sahib organized a meeting of the Scientific Advisory Committee at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Fatehgarh Sahib on 20.01.2025. The meeting was chaired by Dr. GPS Sodhi, Additional Director Extension Education, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. On this occasion, Dr. Mandeep Singh, Associate Director (Training), Krishi Vigyan Kendra Sangrur and Dr. Hardeep Singh, Assistant […]
ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, and DBT-ILS, Bhubaneswar, Organized a Farmer Scientist Interaction Meeting at Boriguma, Koraput
Production of “Quality Fish Seed” is the primary goal of aquaculture sustainability. Aquaculture production systems in developing countries are primarily based on using unimproved species and strains of aquatic animals. Aquaculture genetics shows immense potential for enhancing production. In this context, a one day Farmers Scientist interaction meeting was organized at BORIGUMA Block Koraput District […]
ICAR-CIFA Organised Farmer-Scientist Interface Programme on Freshwater Aquaculture
ICAR- Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Bhubaneswar organized a one day Farmer-Scientist Interface programme on Freshwater Aquaculture at Village: Turintira (Gram Panchayat: Turintira, Block: Balipatna, District: Khordha) on 15th January 2025. This program primarily aimed to enhance the skills of men and women under the Farmers FIRST Project. The active participation of approximately 150 beneficiaries, […]
Meeting Organized by PAU-Farm Advisory Service Center, Gurdaspur with Punjab Young Farmers Organization, Gurdaspur
PAU, Farm Advisory Service Center, Gurdaspur organized a meeting of the members of Punjab Young Farmers Organization, Gurdaspur in which 57 members participated. Shri Rajinder Singh Bal, DES (SM), Farm Advisory Service Center, Gurdaspur welcomed the members and gave detailed information about the purpose of this organization. Along with this, he also shared information about […]
First follow up Meet of the All India State Animal Husbandry Directors Interface
7th January 2025, Izatnagar ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, organised the first follow-up meeting of the All India State Animal Husbandry Directors Interface Meet-2025 with 26 states and 5 Union territories today. The Chief Guest Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel, Minister of State of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, highlighted ICAR-IVRI’s leadership in One Health activities […]
Director of Extension Education, PAU Ludhiana: Dr. Makhan Singh Bhullar attended the meeting of Punjab Young Farmers Organization Organized by PAU-Farm Advisory Service Center, Sangrur.
The Punjab Agricultural University Farm Advisory Service Center, Sangrur organized a meeting of the Punjab Young Farmers Association with great enthusiasm. The chief guest of the meeting was Honorable Dr. Makhan Singh Bhullar, Director Extension Education, PAU, from Ludhiana. Addressing the meeting, he said that the young generation should come forward and come towards farming […]
Farmer-Scientist Interface on Coastal Agriculture at Kumarakom, Kerala
3rd January 2025, Kerala ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa, organized a farmer-scientist interface at Kumarakom, Kerala, in collaboration with the Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS), Kumarakom, under the Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan, here today. Farmers in the Kuttanad-Kumarakom region, with small farm holdings, engage in homestead vegetable gardens, duck rearing, poultry, and fish farming. A […]
PAU – KVK, Sangrur Organized a Farmer-Scientist Meet at Village Diwangarh Camper
Krishi Vigyan Kendra of Punjab Agricultural University, Kheri, Sangrur organized a farmer-scientist meet at village Diwangarh Camper to discuss the proper management of rabi crops. In which about 30 farmers participated. During this program, Dr. Rukinder Preet Singh gave detailed information about the proper management of nutrients and weeds in wheat and mustard crops. He […]
ICAR- Indian Veterinary Research Institute Organized “First follow up Meet of the All India State Animal Husbandry Directors Interface” with 26 States and 5 Union Territories
The ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar conducted the First Follow up meeting of the All India State Animal Husbandry Directors Interface Meet-2025 with 26 states and 5 Union territories on 7 th January, 2025. The inaugural session commenced with the welcome address by Dr. Triveni Dutt, the Hon’ble Director of IVRI, expressed his heartfelt gratitude […]
ICAR-ATARI Organizes Symposium on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute (ATARI), Kolkata organized a symposium on From Data to Decisions: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Effective Agricultural Advisory Tools in hybrid mode today as part of the symposium series initiated to catalyze change in the KVK system. Scientists from ATARI Kolkata as well as from KVKs of Odisha, West […]
ICAR-CIFRI Organized an Interactive Meeting with DoF and AR, Nagaland and Inauguration of Fish Angling Event
ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore organized an interactive meeting with Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Government of Nagaland on 30 th November, 2024. The meeting was held at the premise of the Directorate of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Kohima. From ICAR-CIFRI, Dr. B.K. Das, Director, Dr. Raju Baitha, Senior Scientist and Dr. Simanku […]
Visit to Elappulli Village, Palakkad: Assessment of Needs for Inland Fisheries Development
In connection with the meeting held with Shri. George Kurien, Honourable Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Minority Affairs, a team from ICAR-CIFRI Kochi Centre visited the Elappully village in Palakkad on 24th October 2024 to survey the suitability of inland water bodies for inland fisheries development in the village. Elappully […]
PAU-Farm Advisory Service Center, Faridkot Organized a Meeting of Punjab Young Farmers Organization
The meeting of the members of Punjab Young Farmers Association was held by Farm Advisory Service Center Faridkot on 08/11/2024. 51 members participated in this meeting with great interest. The main objective of the meeting was to revive the Punjab Young Farmers Association for active participation of young farmers in research experiments and field exhibitions […]
Farmers-Scientist Interaction Meet-Cum-Input Distribution Under the DAPSC & DAPST Scheme Organised
28th October 2024, Bengaluru ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology in Bengaluru organised a farmers-scientist interaction meeting today focused on scientific feeding for dairy farmers. The programme aimed to educate farmers on improving hygiene, increasing milk production, and preventing reproductive issues in dairy cows. Dr G.T. Ramaiah, Deputy Director, Department of Animal Husbandry, Kolar, […]
Convergence Platform Meeting for Wheat Sowing Organised under CSISA-KVK Network Project
5th November 2024, Kanpur A convergence platform meeting for Rabi (Wheat) Sowing was organized at ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Zone-III, Kanpur, in hybrid mode today under the aegis of the Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia-Krishi Vigyan Kendra Network project. The meeting aimed to share the experiences of best management practices adopted for wheat […]
PAU Hosts Key Stakeholder Meeting on Surface Seeder Technology for Paddy Residue Management
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, convened a significant meeting on August 08, 2024, bringing together over 100 stakeholders, including farmers, manufacturers, agriculture department officers, and PAU experts, to discuss the performance, issues, and improvements needed for the ‘Surface Seeder’ technology. The meeting provided a comprehensive platform to evaluate the current status of the Surface Seeder, […]
Planting Drive marks the Green Conclusion of the 33rd Annual Group Meeting of ICAR- AICRP on Palms in Bihar Agricultural University
The 33rd Annual Group Meeting of ICAR-AICRP on Palms at Bihar Agricultural University concludes with a plantation campaign. A historic plantation program marked the conclusion of the 33rd Annual Group Meeting of ICAR-AICRP on Palms, which was hosted by Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour from 21st-23rd Aug 2024. The Annual Group Meeting this year focused on […]
Farmer-Scientist Meeting Organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra of Punjab Agriculture University, Ludhiana, Patiala
Krishi Vigyan Kendra of Punjab Agriculture University, Ludhiana, Patiala organized an agricultural scientist meeting on tomato crop production and plant protection techniques at village Asarpur on 25.07.2024. About 80 farmers from Asarpur, Jogipur, Fatehpur, Kartarpur and Punia villages participated in this meeting. The scientists of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Patiala as well as the scientists of […]
PAU Advocates for Agricultural Diversification at Kisan Committee Meeting
The Directorate of Extension Education, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) organized a significant meeting of the PAU Kisan Committee and PAU Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association at Pal Auditorium today. During the event, PAU Vice Chancellor Dr Satbir Singh Gosal underscored the importance of agricultural diversification in Punjab. He emphasized the need for cultivating fruits and […]
Interstate Cotton Meeting Addresses Key Issues and Strategies
An Interstate Consultative and Monitoring Committee meeting on cotton was convened at Kheti Bhawan, Bathinda, under the chairmanship of Dr. Satbir Singh Gosal, Vice-Chancellor of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana. The meeting saw the participation of prominent figures in agriculture, including Dr. R.K. Raheja, Cane Commissioner, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Punjab; Dr. Makhan […]
Zonal Virtual Review Meeting of Farmer FIRST Programme Organized
29th July 2024, Jodhpur ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute-II, Jodhpur, organised a zonal virtual review meeting of the ‘Farmer FIRST Programme’ today on the major theme of integrating technologies and enriching knowledge under the chairmanship of Dr. R.R. Burman, Assistant Director General (Agil. Extn.) ICAR. The meeting aimed to review the ongoing programme mainly on various […]
Three-Day National Agricultural Seminar “Climate Smart Disease Management for Sustainable Plant Health” Inaugurated at BAU, Sabour
A three-day national agricultural seminar on “Climate Smart Disease Management for Sustainable Plant Health” was formally inaugurated today on 10th July 2024 in the main auditorium of Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur under the joint aegis of Indian Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Udaipur, Rajasthan. This three-day national seminar was inaugurated by the Honorable […]
Increasing the Red Gram area – Scientist-Farmers-Interaction Meeting (Kisan Mela-Redgram) at RARS, Palem
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Palem has organized a meeting on increasing the redgram area- Farmer-Scientist- Interaction on 29.06.2024 in collaboration with National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India Limited (NCCF), Hyderabad. As the Chief guest of the programme Dr. K. Rajesh Reddy, Hon’ble Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA, Nagarkurnool) graced the occasion. The session was briefed […]
Annual Group Meeting of AICRP on Tuber Crops Organised at NAU, NAVSARI, Gujarat
24th Annual Group Meeting (AGM) of All India Coordinated Research Project on Tuber Crops (AICRPTC) is organized at Navsari Agricultural University (NAU), Gujarat during 25-27 June 2024. Dr. Z.P. Patel, Vice Chancellor, NAU inaugurated the programme. Dr. Sudhakar Pandey, Asst. Director General, Hort. Science, ICAR, New Delhi was Guest of Honour. Dr. T.R. Ahlawat, Director […]
PAU VC Meets Progressives’ Farmers’ Delegation, Deliberates on Waters Saving Technique’s
Putting in unyielding efforts to bail out Punjab farmers from agrarian crisis, the Vice-Chancellor of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Dr Satbir Singh Gosal held a meeting 17-06-2024 with a cluster of progressive farmers to study their ongoing daunting challenges and apprise them of agri-varsity’s new recommendations which are underway across the state. During a close […]
12th Extension Advisory Committee Meeting Concluded Pantnagar
Pantnagar. 29 June 2024. The two-day meeting of the 12th Extension Advisory Committee of the Directorate of Extension Education of the University was held today at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Lohaghat (Champawat) under the chairmanship of Vice Chancellor Dr. Manmohan Singh Chauhan. Vice Chancellor Dr. Chauhan stressed the need for scientists to develop technology to prevent […]
Annual Review Meeting of AICRP- Weed Management
XXXI Annual Review Meeting of All India Coordinated Research Projects-Weed Management was organised at Odisha University of Agricultural and Technology Bhubaneswar from 19th-21st June 2024 to review the progress of AICRP-WM centers for the year 2023-24, and to formulate the new technical programme for the next two years. The Chief Guest, Dr. S.K. Chaudhari, Deputy […]
QRT Meeting of AICRP-Weed Management (South and East zone centers) held at PJTSAU, Hyderabad
The Quinquennial Review Team under the Chairmanship of Dr RK Malik, Consultant, CIMMYT -India held its meeting during 07-09 June, 2024 at PJTSAU, Hyderabad to review the work done by the South and East-zone centers of AICRP-Weed Management for the period 2018-2023. The meeting was attended by the team members Dr SK Jalali, Dr PG […]
KVK, Palem Organized Interaction Meeting with Private Seed Firm Officers Regarding HDPS Cotton Demonstrations for the Ensuing year, 2024-25 at KVK, Palem
An interaction with the seed firm officers of the private companies (Nuziveedu, Rasi, Platinum, Prabhath, Crystal & Veda) was held at KVK, Palem on 14.05.2024. Dr. T. Prabhakar Reddy, Programme Coordinator, KVK, Palem interacted with the gathering and highlighted the major objectives of the project. Following are the few issues to be considered and what […]
59th Annual Rice Group Meeting
25th April 2024, New Delhi The 59th Annual Rice Group Meeting of All India Coordinated Research Project on Rice was inaugurated today at the National Agricultural Science Complex, New Delhi. Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Secretary (DARE) & Director General (ICAR) graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Dr. S.K. Pradhan, Assistant Director General (FFC), Dr. D.K. […]
