Krishi Unnati Mela, an annual event that witnesses congregation of lakhs of farmers from across the country, showcases the latest technology in agriculture and allied services. Farmers are also updated on various Government initiatives.
The event, through a 360-degree information dissemination mechanism like setting up of stalls and pavilions, organizing seminars and conferences, live demonstrations, cultural shows etc provides the limitless opportunity to farmers to share, interact and learn about the various initiatives of the Government.
The event includes live demonstration and display of the integrated farming system, production technologies of crops, and protected cultivation.
More than 600 stalls will be installed to provide and display direct access to the latest technologies along with exclusive seed selling counters for farmers in order to purchase quality seeds.
Farmers can visit the experimental fields of IARI and learn about micro-irrigation, water use technology, irrigation system, new farm equipment’s, recycling of wastewater for agriculture, bio fertilizers, agro-chemicals and on spot soil and water testing.
Organised by: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare with IARI
Website: http://iari.res.in/kum2018/kum/about.html