KVK building-cum-lab inaugurated
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 08 2014:
The newly constructed KVK administrative building-cum-multidisciplinary lab under the Directorate of Extension Education and Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Imphal East, Central Agricultural University was inaugurated today at CAU Research Farm, Andro.
A farmer's fair was also organised during the programme.
The inauguration event was presided by CAU Chancellor Padma Bhusan.
Dr RB Singh attended the programme as the chief guest and CAU Vice-Chancellor Dr SN Puri as president.
Mrs Puri, M Premjit, Directorate of Extension Education and Ch Gandhar, village chief attended as guests of honour.
The distinguished guests of today's inaugural event visited the newly constructed building and its surrounding areas during the event.
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Farmers from various parts of Imphal East district showcased their products during the farmer's fair today.
Speaking at the occasion, chief guest of the event Dr RB Singh said organic farming could largely help in improving production of the State as well as farmers' income.
The Chancellor also suggested post harvest plantation of vegetables in fields so as to increase productivity.
During his speech, president Dr SN Puri lauded Andro village chief and the surrounding villagers for offering the required land for the establishment of the administrative building -cum-multidisciplinary lab.
He also assured immediate steps to improve power supply in the area.
Dr SN Puri further suggested plantation of mustard on fields post harvest during his speech.
He said that mustards, when harvested could be used for mass production of mustard oil which the State could later import to other States.
Dr Puri said that State should focus more on agricultural products and sort out ways in which it could improve production.
The multidisciplinary lab which measures 20 hectares were contributed by Andro village chief and the people for the establishment of the lab.
They also granted an additional 12 hectares to the Directorate of Extension Education and Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Imphal East, Central Agricultural University for its expansion.