Central Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shri Ram Nath Thakur today visits ICAR‑Central Fisheries Education Institute (ICAFI) centre in Kolkata. He urged better coordination between centre and state governments to accelerate agricultural development and farmer welfare
During the visit, Mr Thakur told the audience that boosting agricultural productivity, maintaining soil health and reducing dependence on chemical inputs requires promotion of natural farming and sustainable practices. He emphasised the need for collaborative efforts of research institutions, state and central governments
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The visit was attended by West Bengal Agriculture Minister Shri Dhud Kumar Mandal as a distinguished guest. Dr. T.K. Ghosal, Principal Scientist of ICAR‑CIFE, welcomed the dignitaries and highlighted the importance of institutional collaboration
Several publications were launched during the programme and main and distinguished guests were honoured. Afterwards, a review meeting was held with representatives of ICAR‑CIFE, ICAR‑NINFET, ICAR‑TARAI and ICAR‑NBSSEUPL, discussing opportunities to review activities and strengthen coordination
- Spreading sustainable practices through centre‑state cooperation
- Reducing chemical inputs via natural farming
- Coordinated research and technology transfer among ICAR institutions