KVK observes 95th ICAR foundation day
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 17 2023:
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Imphal East observed the 95th foundation day of ICAR and Technology Day within its office premises yesterday.
According to a statement issued by S Molibala Devi, Senior Scientist & Head, Krishi Vigyan kendra, Imphal east Andro, Directorate of Extension Education, Central Agricultural University, the programme included a farmers-scientist integration session and an awareness program on importance of millets and an exhibition on millets and its value added products.
The programme was attended by 31 farmers from Imphal East district.
The celebration was graced by Professor Ph Ranjit Singh, Director of Extension Education, CAU, Imphal as the chief guest.
Notably, today the 95th ICAR foundation day was also celebrated at Biramangol College relief camp, Sawombung.
During the programme, S Molibala delivered a lecture on the importance of millets to mark the International Year of Millets.
Distribution of inputs such as black gram, green gram seeds, planting materials, duckling and small agricultural tools and implements to the eighty participating farmers marked the highlight of the programme.