Hon’ble Shri Ramnath Thakur, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare visited ICAR-RCER, Patna on October 28, 2024. As part of the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign, he planted a tree in the institute to spread the message about environmental protection. He also inaugurated the Biofloc unit built for fish farming in the institute. On this occasion, The Hon’ble Minister interacted with the scientists of the Institute and discussed on various important projects/ programme being carried out for farmers and other stakeholders. He urged everyone to go beyond their limits to contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 with focus on the enhancement of the livelihood of Annadata. He stressed on making access to as many farmers as possible with innovative fish farming technology and also stressed on conducting research on increasing production at the lowest feasible cost. He urged scientists of the institute to work on technologies/ practices for enhancement of income of small and marginal farmers. Earlier, Dr. Ashutosh Upadhyaya, the Acting Director of the Institute, welcomed the Hon’ble Minister Shri Ramnath Thakur and apprised him of the activities of the Institute. All Heads of divisions, scientists, administrative and technical employees of the Institute attended the program.
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