Institute participates in Krishi Vasant 2014
The Institute participated in Krishi Vasant 2014, the biggest ever agricultural exhibition, held at CICR, Nagpur during 9-13 February, 2014. A team of scientists, subject matter specialists and technical officers led by Dr. Narendra Pratap Singh, Director participated in the event. On 9th February, 2014, Dr. S. Ayyappan, Secretary, DARE and Hon. Director General, ICAR, New Delhi visited the stall. The exhibition continued from 9 to 13th February, 2014. Over 60000 people visited the stall during 5 days’ period. The visitors were seeking information on agro-tourism, pig farming, rabbit farming, integrated farming systems, post harvest management of crops. The areca nut bunch displayed at the Institute was the major attraction of the visitors. Some of institute publications were offered for sale at the Institute stall.