Under the leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, the country is celebrating 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' as a mass festival to commemorate the 75 years of its independence and its people, culture and achievements associated with its glorious history. In this connection, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is organizing the 'Kisan Bhagidari, Prathmikta Hamari’ campaign from 25th to 30th April, 2022 under 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' in association of various other Ministries/ Departments of Government of India. KVK Kollam conducted district level Kisan Mela with the participation of Agricultural Development and Farmers Welfare Department ,ATMA and other line departments. The programme includes farmer scientist interactive sessions on various topics pertaining to agriculture, seminars, exhibition, experience sharing – progressive and successful farmers , agro clinic and technical deliberations on Natural farming, Oilseeds, Pulses and other locally relevant technologies.. The inaugural session commenced at 10.00 AM with the Professor and Head Dr. Bini Sam welcoming the distinguished guests and participants to the inaugural function and Kisan Mela. Shri. K. Harshakumar, Vettikavala Block Panchayat President chaired the programme. Kisan Mela was inaugurated by Hon. MP Shri. Kodikkunnil Suresh. Smt. Sheeba KS, PAO Kollam explained the Central Sector Schemes and Njangalum Krishiyilekku project. Fecilitations were expressed by Adv. Sajaya Kumar, Grama Panchayat President, Vettikkavala , Shri. M P Sajeev, Ward Member, Uliyanadu East, Smt. Bindu Prasad, ward member, and Dr. Joy M, Professor and Head, Farming System Research station and Shri. Ajith Kumar P V , ADA Vettikkavala. Vote of thanks was propsed by Dr. S. Anil Kumar, Deputy Director, ATMA, Kollam.
