Suttur, April 26, 2022: The ICAR JSS Krishi Vigyan Kendra in collaboration with the ATMA program, Agriculture Department, Mysuru, successfully conducted the ‘Namma Raitha Paaludaara Adhyate’ (Kisan Bhaagidaari Prathamika Hamari) program. This event, sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India, was held as part of the 75th Independence Day celebrations.
The program was inaugurated by Smt. Mahadevamma, President of Biligere Gram Panchayat, Nanjangud Taluk. Distinguished guests including Sri T.V. Subbaiah, NABARD District Development Manager, Mysuru District, Sri V. Veerabhadraiah, Assistant Coordinating Officer, JSS Institutions, Smt. Kumuda, Deputy Planning Director of the ATMA program, Agriculture Department, Mysuru District, Sri Manjunath Angadi, and Smt. H.V. Divya, Heads of the ICAR JSS KVK, graced the occasion.
During the event, Union Agriculture Minister Sri Narendra Singh Tomar addressed the audience through a live online program, providing valuable information about the government’s initiatives for the development of farmers.
Additionally, three exceptional individuals were felicitated for their outstanding contributions in the field of agriculture. Sri Shankarguru, a progressive farmer and paddy varieties conserver from Madralli Village, T. Narasipur Taluk, Sri Jayashankar, an Apiculturist from Hediyala Village, Nanjangud Taluk, and Sri Rohit, a progressive farmer specializing in coconut farming from Jayapura Village, Mysuru Taluk, were honored on this auspicious occasion.
To promote the diversity of agricultural produce, an exhibition and sale of value-added food items prepared using various millets and organic products were organized at the venue. The event witnessed the enthusiastic participation of more than 300 farmers.
The ‘Namma Raitha Paaludaara Adhyate’ program proved to be an insightful platform for farmers to exchange knowledge, explore innovative practices, and celebrate their invaluable contributions to the agricultural sector.
