Two
days Kisan Mela-2012 at Directorate of Seed Research
Directorate
of Seed Research (DSR), Kushmaur, Mau, organized a
two days RashtriyaKisan Mela during February 24 - 25, 2012. The
directorate is working towards enhancing genetic and physical
characteristics of seed to increase the productivity, quality and
sustainability. Under the theme “Towards Second Green Revolution
through Use of Quality Seeds”, Directorate has disseminated various
newly developed technologies on seed production, processing, storage and
quality enhancement to the farmers through demonstration, exhibition and
interactions.
The
Kisan Mela was inaugurated by Dr. J. S. Sandhu, Assistant
Director General (Seed), Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi
and he emphasized the farmers to use seeds of newly released High Yielding
Varieties (HYVs)/ Hybrids and stressed upon importance of enhancing seed
replacement rate to augment productivity in agriculture. Further, he
appealed the farmers to go for quality seed production in seed village mode.
During
mela, more than 2500 farmers, extension workers, company
representatives, etc. from nearby four districts viz., Azamgarh,
Ballia, Gazipur and Mau and some progressive farmers from different parts of
the country were participated. During Kisan Mela,Directorate
of Seed Research (DSR) honoured 18 progressive/ innovative farmers, through
awards for their best performance in seed production and quality
maintenance.
During
his presidential remarks, Dr. S. Rajendra Prasad, Project Director, DSR, Mau,
requested the farmers to make use of the technology displayed by various
agencies like Uttar Pradesh Department of Agriculture, ICAR Institutes, NGOs,
Private Organisations, etc. in the mela. He suggested the
farmers to produce seeds of hybrid vegetables to generate more revenue.
Further, he requested the farmers to make use of trainings organised by
DSR, Mau on various areas of seed production.
In
total, 35 organizations have participated in the kisan mela. Out of
which, 18 were from various government organization, 16 private agro-companies
and one NGO. Further, it was the great opportunity for researchers to exhibit
and demonstrate technologies to farmers and also seek feedback from them about
the results of earlier technologies. During kisanmela, many
farmers have purchased quality seeds and different agricultural implements.
Kisan
Mela
- Press release
Dr. J. S. Sandhu,
Assistant Director General (Seed), Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New
Delhi, inaugurated the Kisan Mela - 2012.
Dr.
J. S. Sandhu, Assistant Director General (Seed) and Dr. S. Rajendra Prasad,
Project Director, DSR, Mau interacting with media persons during Kisan Mela
- 2012
Farmers
and scientists interaction in DSR exhibition Stall during Kisan Mela -
2012
Directorate
of Seed Research awarded the Innovative/ Progressive farmers during Kisan
Mela - 2012
Participation in Kisan
Mela-2012.
1.DSR
Showcases its Technology at National Level Kisan Mela-2012 at IIVR,
Varanasi.
DSR
has participated in the National Level “Kisan Mela” 2012 at
Indian institute of Vegetable Research, Varanasi on 17, March 2012, under the
theme of “Vegetable
Show to the farmers casing and National Farmers Fair.” During the Mela,
DSR showcased its frontier technologies including demonstration of seed testing
and storage methods. The DSR stall was visited and appreciated by Hon’ble
Dr.
S. Ayyappan, Secretary DARE and Director General, ICAR, New
Delhi, Dr. H.P. Singh, Deputy Director General (Horticulture), Dr. R. P. Singh,
Ex. Vice Chancellor, MP Univ. of Agric. & Tech., Udaipur, Rajasthan, Dr.P.S
Naik, Director, IIVR Varanasi, Dr.S.Rajendra Prasad, project
director,farmers,
students, scientists and extension functionaries visited the stall in large
numbers.
During kisan mela, Dr. S. Rajendra Prasad, Project Director, DSR, Mau
suggested to use quality seeds and to practice new seed enhancement technology
to increase the yield. Further, he emphasized on seed production of high
yielding varieties /hybrids of new vegetable crops on seed village concept to
ensure availability of adequate quantity of in time quality seed at reasonable
price. He also requested the farmers to make use of trainings organised by
DSR, Mau on various areas of seed production. The
DSR,
Maubagged
the 2nd prize and a certificate for the best stall exhibition
organized by IIVR, Varanasi.
DSR stall was
visited and appreciated by Hon’ble Dr.
S. Ayyappan, Secretary DARE and Director General, ICAR, New Delhi,
during Kisan Mela at IIVR,
Varanasi
DSR stall was
visited by many farmer and award received by DSR scientist during Kisan Mela at
IIVR, Varanasi.
The
DSR,
Mau
bagged the 2nd prize and a certificate for the best stall exhibition
organized during Kisan Mela at IIVR,
Varanasi.
DSR
Showcases its Technology in Kisan Mela-2012 at BHU, Varanasi.
DSR
has participated in Kisan Mela 2012 at Institute of Agricultural
Science, BHU, Varanasi organized
a two days Kisan Mela during March 19 - 20, 2012 under the theme of
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During the Mela DSR showcased its premier technologies. The DSR stall was
visited and appreciated by Hon’ble Padmashri Dr Vice-Chancellor. Lalji Singh,
BHU Varanasi, Dr. M. M. Pandey, DDG (Engg.) New Delhi, Dr. A. K. Srivastav,
Director, NDRI, Karnal, Dr. K. P. Singh, Director, IAS, BHU and
Farmers,
students, scientists and extension functionaries in large numbers.
During kisan mela, Dr. S. Rajendra Prasad, Project Director, DSR, Mau
emphasized the role of quality seed in food production and suggested the
farmers to produce seeds on seed village concept to increase the seed
replacement rate and production. Further, he emphasized on importance of seed
testing, soil testing and to produce vermi compost and Mushroom production by
using agricultural waste like paddy straw. Further, he requested the farmers
to make use of trainings organised by DSR, Mau on various areas of seed
production. The
institute won the 2nd prize and a certificate for the best stall in
exhibition organized by DSR of Agricultural Science, BHU,
Varanasi.
DSR
stall was visited and appreciated by Hon’ble Padmashri Dr Vice-Chancellor and
award received by DSR scientist during Kisan Mela at IAS,BHU,
Varanasi.
The
DSR,
Mau
bagged the 2nd prize and a certificate for the best stall exhibition
organized during Kisan Mela at IAS,BHU,
Varanasi.
Participation in Kisan Mela-2012.
DSR Showcases its Technology in Kisan Mela-2012 at
Jaunpur.
DSR has participated in Kisan Mela 2012 was conducted by
Institute of Agricultural Science, BHU, at Rahul Mahavidyalaya, Sherwan,
Sikrara, Jaunpur. Two days Kisan Mela was organized during May 27 - 28, 2012.
During kisan mela, Dr. S. Rajendra Prasad, Project Director,
DSR, Mau was the chief guest. During the Mela DSR showcased its
premier technologies. The DSR stall was visited and appreciated by
Hon’ble Padmashri Dr Lalji Singh, Vice-Chancellor,BHU
Varanasi. Farmers, scientists and extension functionaries were
present in large numbers. In kisan mela, Dr. S. Rajendra Prasad, Project
Director, DSR, Mau emphasized the role of quality seed in food production and
suggested the farmers to produce seeds on seed village concept to increase
the seed replacement rate and production. Further, he emphasized on
importance of seed testing, soil testing and to produce vermi compost and
Mushroom production by using agricultural waste like paddy straw. Further,
he requested the farmers to make use of trainings organised by DSR, Mau on
various areas of seed production. Our Directorate won the first prize for
the best stall in exhibition.
Dr. S.
Rajendra Prasad, Project Director, DSR, Mau as a Chief guest and DSR, Scientist
interacting with Vice Chancellor, BHU, during Kisan Mela at
Jaunpur.
The
DSR,
Mau
bagged the 1st prize and a certificate for the best stall exhibition
organized during Kisan Mela at
Jaunpur.
