Indian Society of Weed Sciences-Biennial Conference: Weed Management for Enhancing Farmers' Income and Food Security

ISWS-Biennial Conference: Weed Management for Enhancing Farmers' Income and Food Security was organised by Indian Society of Weed Science, in collaboration with ICAR - Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa and ICAR - Directorate of Weed Research, Jabalpur at ICAR-CCARI, Goa. The inaugural function was held at the Bhattacharya exhibition Hall on 5^th, February 2020. At the outset, Dr. M. Thangam, Director (A), ICAR-CCARI welcomed the dignitaries and the delegates and then the inauguration of the event was marked by lighting of traditional lamp by the Dignitaries on the dias. Chief Guest of the function Adv. Narendra Sawaikar, President of ISWS Dr. Sushil Kumar, secretary Shobha Sondhia and Dr. P.K. Singh Director of DWR and Dr. Paramesha, V. Scientist, ICAR-CCARI (Organising secretary) were present during the inauguration. After inauguration different technical sessions were started on different aspects of weed management including Weed biology, Sustainable weed management, Management of problematic weeds, Non-chemical weed management, Herbicide resistance, Herbicide residues, New herbicides molecules/formulations, Weed education, extension, socio-economic implications, adoption, and impact assessment. ISWS GB meeting was held at 5.00 PM in main hall on 5^th February, 2020. On second day of biennial conference also different technical sessions and poster sessions were deliberated. 

During valedictory function the chief guest Dr. N. P. Singh urged the importance of weed management in field and plantation crops to improve the yield and income of the farm family. The guest of honor Dr.E.B. Chakurkar highlighted the importance of organic farming, non-chemical weed management in west coast of India. During both the days of the programme compering was done by Dr. Maneesha, S. R. Dr. Paramesha, V. Scientist, ICAR-CCARI (Organising secretary) of the Biennial conference proposed the formal vote of thanks to one and all and the programme ended with National Anthem.