A national level agriculture fair named ‘Krishi Unnati Mela’ is being jointly organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Indian Agriculture Research Institute (IARI), Pusa New Delhi at the latter’s campus from March 19-21, 2016. The aim is to exhibit the latest agriculture and allied technologies to farmers, said Union Minister Radha Mohan Singh.
Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi who is to inaugurate the event on 19th March, 2016 will also give away Krishi Karman Awards and visit the Theme Pavilion. He will also address farmers which would be webcast to all the districts of the country.
Interacting with media Shri Singh said that the three days exhibition will be unique in itself having many outstanding features. One of them is Theme Pavilion. It would show-case the entire scheme of things happening in the agriculture sector. The pavilion would have 8 zones viz. agro-climatic variety in India; water as an input to agriculture; Soil Health; Technology theme showcasing important Government schemes; Animal Husbandry and Fisheries; Agri- rejuvenation, Agri- Technology; and Horticulture.
Another attraction in the fair is the display of agriculture & horticulture crops, Animal husbandry, Innovative technologies and mechanisation in four big plots. The farmers can witness the live demonstrations.
Farmers would also be face to face with scientists and could interact with them on varying topics. Another highlight is Krishi Karman Awards. Eight State Governments would be given awards to be received by the Chief Minister of respective state. Besides this, three states would also be given commendation awards for total food grains production.
This year, this Pusa Mela is up-scaled to a National Level Event. More than one lakh farmers are expected to participate in this mega event from all over the country.