ICAR organises tech exhibition in ‘Mallinath Krishi and Pashu Mela’ in Bikaner

Union agri minister inaugurates the exhibition

Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare inaugurated the ‘Technology Exhibition’ in the historic Mallinath Krishi and Pashu Mela held at the Tilwara Village of Barmer District, Rajasthan. Present were Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Jal Shakti; Dr Sanjeev Kumar Balyan, Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Kailash Choudhary, Union Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare. The exhibition was organised by the ICAR Institutes.

Delivering the inaugural address, Tomar highlighted the Central Government’s plans for putting a greater emphasis on agricultural research and enhancing the farmers’ income. The benefits of the Farmer’s Insurance Scheme were also underlined by the Union Minister.

Shekhawat outlined the interlinking of the rivers for the farmers’ benefit.

Dr Balyan expressed his concerns over the declining camel population. The role of goats and sheep in the drought years of Rajasthan was also highlighted by the minister.

Shri Choudhary applauded the efforts of the research institutes and farmers of the region that have brought revolutions in agriculture and horticulture in the driest parts of the region. The increased cultivation of pomegranate, date palm and fig which are now being marketed in the international markets was accentuated by the minister.