This one-day event was held to synergize the combined strengths of both institutions to serve the farmers better
The ICAR-Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology (CIPHET), Ludhiana, Punjab has recently organised an interaction-cum-demonstration workshop with the scientists of Krishi Vigyan Kendras of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana, Punjab.
This one-day event was held on January 13, 2021, to synergize the combined strengths of both institutions to serve the farmers better. A total of about 50 Scientists & Subject Matter Specialists-cum-Assistant Professors from KVKs and ICAR-CIPHET took part in this live workshop
Dr Inderjeet Singh, Vice-Chancellor, GADVASU, Ludhiana, Punjab marked his presence as the Chief Guest along with Dr Rajbir Singh, Director, ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Ludhiana, Punjab as the Special Guest of the occasion. Dr Indrajeet Singh encouraged the scientists to have a broad vision to serve the society and help the farmers in transforming their lives. He highlighted the role of animal husbandry in the prosperity of farmers. Dr Singh told this interface meet will synergize the combined strengths of both the institutions to serve the farmers better.
He added that an MoU has been already signed between GADVASU and CIPHET to encourage collaboration in research and extension activities in the areas such as engineering interventions in animal husbandry especially for animal shelters, animal feed, fisheries, etc.
Demonstrated of pilot plants for several post-harvest technologies was conducted for scientists of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Barnala, Mohali, and Tarantaran. Technologies viz. Groundnut milk, Wadi Making, Makhana Processing, Live Fish Carrier System and Fish Descaling Tool, Agro Processing Centre, Corn Cob Drying, Protected Cultivation, etc. were demonstrated.
