CAU hosts "AGRIVISION: 1st Zonal Convention North-East Bharat" at Umiam
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 18 2024:
The College of Post Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences, Umiam, Meghalaya, hosted the inaugural programme of "AGRIVISION: 1st Zonal Convention North-East Bharat" on Friday.
The event was organised in collaboration with Vidyathi Nidhi, Central Agricultural University (CAU), Imphal, ICAR-NEH, AAU, Vidya Nidhi, said a release issued by CAU.
More than 600 participants witnessed the event.
The inaugural programme was graced by Dr Anupam Mishra, Vice Chancellor, CAU, Imphal; Dr SK Singh, DDG-Horticulture, ICAR, New Delhi; Dr Bidyut C Deka, VC, AAU, Jorhat, Assam; Govind Nayak, National Joint Secretary, AB VP; and Subham Singh Patel, National Convener, AGRIVISION as presidium members.
The programme began with a welcome address delivered by Dr P K Pandey, organising secretary AGRTVISION-2024 .
Speaking on the occasion, Dr S K Singh congratulated the agrivision team members for this noble effort and specified the wide potential of diverse agro products.
Dr Anupam Mishra emphasised on creating demands for specialised products and revisiting old wisdoms to address various challenges and issues raised in the present agri and allied sectors.
"Students are the citizens of today, not tomorrow", said Govind Nayak, Special Guest of the conclave while emphasising upon the role of Akila Bharathi Vidyarthi Parishath in developing responsible Indian citizens.
He also narrated various activities undertaken by ABVP at the national level.
The inaugural session ended with a vote of thanks proposed by Dr Jeti Konsam, State Incharge, Agrivision.
Notably, the inaugural session was viewed online by the faculties, scientists, staff and students of College of Agriculture, Iroisemba, CAU, Imphal.