Time to make our farmers aware about the new agricultural technologies - IAS Deepinder Singh
Desh Bhagat University, in top universities in India and best university in Punjab’s IEDC department organized 3rd Kisan Mela in the Campus. The event was organized by Agriculture and Food processing incubator of DBU-IEDC. The event provided a platform to the farmers and agricultural experts to interact and share their knowledge about latest techniques, equipments and subsidiary occupations.
University Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh and Pro Chancellor Dr. Tajinder Kaur inaugurated this Mega Event. Speaking on the occasion they hoped that this Kisan Mela will prove a blessing for the farmers and students of agriculture courses.
IAS Deepinder Singh, Divisional Commissioner Patiala, was the chief guest of this event. He said that it is the need of time to make our farmers aware about the new agricultural technologies. Mr. Singh also advised the farmers to get full knowledge about production of crops, its processing and marketing to gain better profit.
IAS Amrit Kaur Gill, Deputy Commissioner Shri Fatehgarh Sahib, was the special guest. Speaking on the occasion, Smt. Gill said that Farming is a profitable business if we do it with latest techniques and proper planning. She also advised the farmers to follow the directions of experts which they give from time to time for the better productions.
The experts of different fields like Organic Farming, Mushroom Farming, Food Processing, Honey Bee Farming, Poultry Farming and self help groups shared their experiences with the audience, Farmers and students.
On this occasion stalls of various brands and products attracted attention of everyone. These stalls demonstrated Solar Energy Equipments, Hi tech Farming Machines, the products like organic wheat, pulses, seeds, Ayurvedic and Herbal Products. Other attractions of the event were the performances of Giddha, Bhangra, Malwai Gidha and Singing competition.
Director IEDC Dr. Shalini Gupta thanked all the guests to give their valuable time for the event. The event ended with leaving behind ever lasting memories. Registrar Dr. Kulbhushan, Dr. Surjit Patheja, HoD’s and staff members from different faculties were also present at the occasion.
