Tamil Nadu Dr.J.Jayalalithaa Fisheries University
ICAR-KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA
Sikkal611 108, Nagapattinam Dt.
TNJFU Newsletter – Significant Events for the Month of October 2022
- Genetic Diversity Fair and Jal Shakthi Abhiyan awareness Programme.
ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sikkal, Nagapattinam and Agriculture & Farmers welfare department, Nagapattinam jointly organized district level Genetic Diversity Fair and Jal Shakthi Abhiyan awareness Program at KVK, Nagapattinam on 16.10.2022. In this program, created awareness on traditional varieties cultivation, conservation and Water management technologies, Drought, flood tolerant traditional varieties were also explained to the farmers. Dr. Arun Thamburaj, IAS, District Collector headed the program. Mr.J.Akhanda Rao, JDA welcomed the gathering. As a special invitee MLA, Kilvelur, Chairman TAHDCO, Chairman, Fisheries Development Corporation were felicitated the program. Farmers Scientists interaction, Exhibition were also conducted in the program. Dr.A.Gopalakannan, Programme Coordinator, KVK given a prelude about the programme. Lectures on Traditional Varieties cultivation and water saving technologies, Pest and Disease Management, Value addition and Nutritional benefits of Traditional varieties and Fish culture were given by Subject Matter Specialists Mr.E.Hino Fernando (Fisheries Extension), Dr.K.Chandrasekar (Plant Protection), Dr.V.Kannan (Agronomy), Mr.K.Ragu (Horticulture), Dr.A.Mathivanan (Home Science), and Programme Assistants Mr. R. Vedharethinam, Mr.V.Gnanabharathi, Mrs.G.Ramya were also participated and explained the programme activities to the farmers. There were about 183 farmers, 32 officials, 50 students in total 265 were participated and benefited.
- PM Kisan Samman Sammelan and Agriculture Start-up conclave
ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sikkal, Nagapattinam organized webcasting of PM Kisan Samman Sammelan and Inauguration of Agriculture Start-up programme at KVK, Nagapattinam on 17.10.2022. In this program, Mr.J.Akhanda Rao, JDA, Nagapattinam and Dr.Sanjeevi Raj, Regional Joint Director of Animal Husbandry, Dr.Suresh, Head, VUTRC has participated and delivered felicitation address. Dr.A.Gopalakannan, Programme Coordinator, KVK, Nagapattinam welcomed the gathering and given a prelude about the programme. Animal health camp was also conducted. In this camp de-worming medicine given to 25 animals, Nutrional health tonic and fodder slips were distributed. Farmers Scientists interaction was carried out by Subject Matter Specialists Mr.E.Hino Fernando (Fisheries Extension), Dr.K.Chandrasekar (Plant Protection), Dr.V.Kannan (Agronomy), Mr.K.Ragu (Horticulture), Dr.A.Mathivanan (Home Science). Exhibition was also conducted in the program. About 122 farmers, 7 officials in total of 129 were participated.
- Exhibition – Genetic Diversity Fair and Jal Shakthi Abhiyan awareness Program.
ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sikkal, Nagapattinam has put-up exhibition for Genetic Diversity and Jal Shakthi Abhiyan awareness Program organized by Department of Agriculture & Farmers welfare, Mayiladuthurai district at State Seed Farm Thirukadaiyur, Sembanarkoil on 28.10.2022. Mr.J.Sekar, JDA, Mayiladuthurai welcomed the gathering. As a special invitee Mr.Nivetha M.Murugan, MLA, Poompuhar, Mr.M.Panneerselvam, MLA, Sirkazhi, Mr.S.Rajakumar, MLA, Mayiladuthurai, Mr.S.Murugadass, District Revenue Officer and District Panchayath Chairman were felicitated the program. In this program, exhibition stall was put-up for showcasing KVK technologies and activities. Dr.V.Kannan, Subject Matter Specialists (Agronomy) imparted lectures on traditional rice varieties cultivation, conservation and Water management technologies in Agriculture to the farmers. Dr.A.Mathivanan Subject matter Specialist (Home Science) imparted lectures on value addition from traditional rice varieties and value addition in fishes. Mr.V.Gnanabharathi, Programme Assistant (Technical) arranged the exhibition stall. There were about 165 farmers, 27 officials in total 192 were participated.
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