ICAR foundation day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 16 2014:
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Hengbung, Senapati District has observed the 86th Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Foundation Day on Wednesday at its campus.
Over 100 farmers including extension functionaries, rural youth and farm women from nearby villages have participated in the event.
Dr..NJyotsna, Programme Coordinator, KVK while speaking on the occasion, highlighted the contribution made by Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi toward the growth and development of agriculture in the country and abroad as well, conveyed it in a press release.
As part of the occasion, some promising farmers of NICRA project were awarded with Smart Farmer Certificate conferred by ICAR for their modest contribution to Climate Resilient Agriculture.
The programme was also marked with the thorough discussion on crop contingent plan for the current year considering the unusual trends in monsoon behaviour, it said.