24th October 2024, Assam
Shri Bhagirath Choudhary, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, visited ICAR-National Research Centre on Pig, Rani, Guwahati, Assam today.
Dr V.K. Gupta, Director, ICAR-NRC on Pig, emphasized the role of agriculture and women empowerment in the realization of Viksit Bharat. He urged the scientists to work towards increasing animal productivity and engagement of FPOs in providing benefits to farmers.
Shri Choudhary distributed inputs to pig farmers under the Tribal Sub-Plan (DAPST). He also visited an exhibition showcasing the products and technologies developed by ICAR-NRC on Pig and ICAR-KVK, Goalpara.
(Source: ICAR-National Research Centre on Pig, Assam)
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