 Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 20: Five days long Kisan Mela which was organized physically as well as virtually for the first time in the history of SKUAST-Jammu successfully concludes today at SKUAST-Jammu, Chatha. Prof. J.P. Sharma, Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-Jammu and chief patron of Kissan Mela was chief guest on the valedictory function. K. K. Sharma, Director Agriculture, Ram Sevak, Director Horticulture, Sanjeev Kumar, Director Sheep Husbandry were Guest of Honour(s) during the function.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. J. P. Sharma, Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-Jammu while expressing his satisfaction and happiness on the successful completion of 5 days long Kisan Mela congratulated all the farmers, agri-preneurs, NGO’s, government departments, KVK’s, research stations, different Divisions of the University, private companies etc. for their active participation in Kisan Mela.
He said that with the exposure of such type of melas, farmers have been immensely benefitted directly and hopefully in future will become successful entrepreneurs who will play a key role in national economy. Prof. Sharma informed that around seven thousand farmers attended the mela physically whereas around one lakh viewers watched the mela virtually.
He said that stalls exhibited in the mela were of national standard and at par with reputed national institutes and Progressive farmers of Jammu Division were felicitated with awards for their contribution in agriculture and allied sectors. Prizes were also given to exhibitors in different categories.
Under government department category, first prize was given to Division of Sericulture, second prize to Division of Animal Genetics and Breeding and Livestock Production and Management whereas third prize was bagged by KVK, Jammu. Earlier, Dr. S.K. Gupta, Director Extension and convener Kisan Mela welcomed all the dignitaries and participants.
Dr. Jag Paul Sharma, Director research cum registrar and patron Kisan Mela, Dr. S.K. Gupta, Director Education, all the statutory officers, head of the Divisions, faculty members, non teaching employees, students and farmers were also present during the valedictory function. Vote of thanks was presented by Dr. Rakesh Sharma and proceedings were conducted by Dr. Pawan Sharma. |
