(a) whether Krishi Vigyan Mela (KVM) has been organized by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR) recently in
Delhi;
(b) if so, the details thereof including the new varieties of crops and latest agricultural equipments exhibited therein;
and
(c) to what extent such KVMs benefit the farmers?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE(SHRI KANTILAL BHURIA)
(a) & (b): Yes, Sir.Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) recently organized Krishi Vigyan Mela (KVM) from
February, 21-23, 2008 in Delhi.Large number of farmers/other stakeholders from different parts of the Country participated
and took the advantage of the Mela. The theme of this Mela was `IARI marches towards Higher Productivity and
Commercialization`. Some of the major displays during this Krishi Vigyan Mela was on improved varieties of crops,
vegetables and flowers. Field demonstration of various cereals, oilseeds, pulses, vegetables and flowers.Protected
cultivation of vegetables and flower for high return were also made for the benefit of farmers.During this Krishi Vigyan
Mela facilities of free soil and water analysis were also provided.
(c) The live demonstration of various crops provided an opportunity to the farmers for seeing and interacting with
Scientists and fellow farmers. The farmers across the country purchased seeds of High Yielding Varieties, farm machinery
and other farm products. The Krishi Vigyan Mela also provided an opportunity to the farmers and other stake holders for
display of their products and also sale of the produce. The Kisan Mela has been very useful to the farmers/other
stakeholders across the Country.