Car Nicobar, Sept. 21: A Scientist–Farmer Interaction Programme was organized by ICAR–Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Nicobar, in collaboration with UTATMA, today at the Community Hall, Tapoiming Village, Car Nicobar. The programme aimed to provide a common platform for interaction among farmers, KVK scientists, village representatives and officials from various line departments, with a focus on addressing the agricultural and allied-sector needs and concerns of the local farming community.
The programme was graced by Shri Lawrence Mathew, First Captain, Tapoiming Village as chief guest, and Shri Simon William, Second Captain, Tapoiming Village, along with representatives from the Departments of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, and Environment & Forests.
The programme commenced with the Welcome Address delivered by Dr. Santosh Kumar, Senior Scientist & Head, ICAR-KVK CIARI, Nicobar. In his address, he highlighted the importance of regular and effective scientist–farmer interaction in understanding field-level problems and providing suitable, location-specific technical solutions. He emphasized that such programmes provide farmers with an opportunity to directly interact with experts, clarify their technical queries and learn about improved technologies and practices that can contribute to enhanced productivity, efficient use of resources and improved livelihoods.
Special addresses were delivered by representatives from various concerned departments Viz. Ms. Bhu Bharati, Agriculture Officer, Department of Agriculture, Dr. Baljit Kaur, Senior Veterinary Officer, Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services and Shri Rama Rao, Department of Forests.
The programme was graced by Shri Lawrence Mathew, First Captain, Tapoiming Village, as the Chief Guest. In his address, he appreciated the initiative of KVK Nicobar and UTATMA in organizing the Scientist–Farmer Interaction Programme at the village level. He emphasized the importance of continued technical support, scientific guidance and close coordination among farmers, village representatives, KVK scientists and government departments for the development of agriculture and allied activities in the village.
The interaction concluded with a Vote of Thanks proposed by Shri Ajmal S., Subject Matter Specialist, KVK Nicobar. The Scientist–Farmer Interaction Programme was successfully organized by ICAR–Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Nicobar, under the overall guidance of Dr. Jai Sunder, Director, ICAR–Central Island Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR–CIARI), Sri Vijaya Puram. The programme will be conducted by Mr. Deepoo Meena, SMS, Agril. Eng.