Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Dr K. S. Khokhar to inaugurate Dhan Mela at Kaul on Sept 28

by Haryananewswire (Balbir)
Chandigarh, Sept 25
A State level Dhan Mela would be organized in the premises of Rice Research Station, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCS HAU), Kaul in district Kaithal on September 28.
          While stating this today, Dr V. S. Pahil, Senior Coordinator, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Kaul said that thousands of farmers from Haryana and adjacent states would participate in this Dhan Mela which would be organized by KVK, Kaul and Kaithal. He said that proper guidance and advisory services would also be provided to all the participating farmers especially related to prevention of diseases in the crops. The Agricultural Scientists would also deliver lectures on the improved and latest technologies about Rabi Crops covering hybrid of vegetables, harvesting and latest varieties of seeds. During the Mela, an exhibition and sale of seeds of crops, fruits and vegetables would also be organised. On this occasion, a Farm Darshan would also be organized to demonstrate the latest techniques for taking higher yields from Paddy growing, he added.
          Dr Pahil said that during the Mela a “Kisan Gosthi” and “Quiz competition” would also be organized in which Scientists would answer all the questions of the farmers and spot solution would be provided to all the problems relating to Agriculture, Horticulture, Agro-forestry, Animal husbandry and fisheries. On this eve, a cultural programme would also be organized. In this fair, a large number of Agricultural Experts from different Krishi Vigyan Kendras of CCS HAU would also reach for sharing knowledge with farmers about prevention of crop diseases and to provide latest information about different kinds of crops for the benefit of farmers of the State.
          He said that this “Dhan Mela” would be inaugurated by Dr K. S. Khokhar, Vice Chancellor, CCS HAU, Hisar as chief guest. He said that all the KVKs in the state would be involved to ensure maximum participation of the farmers to make it grand success.

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