Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Arjun Munda virtually inaugurated the Administrative-cum-academic Building, Manas Guest House, Subansiri Girls Hostel and Brahmaputra Boys Hostel of Indian Agricultural Research Institute – Indian Council of Agricultural Research (IARI-ICAR), at Dhemaji in Assam today.

Shri Arjun Munda in his virtual address said that the Union Government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has removed several gaps in the development of agriculture in the North-Eastern States an bring the sector in the mainstream.

He said that agricultural institutions are engaged in benefiting the sector through multi-faceted efforts. He said that IARI will emerge as an important focal point in the agricultural research & development of the North-Eastern States. The Institute has started Masters Courses in various disciplines from 2015-16. He emphasized the need to move with the commitment that in the future graduates from the Institute should not only work as agricultural experts, but also emerge as multi-billionaires in the agro sector.

Read the full address here.

                                                                         

Shri Kailash Choudhary, Union Minister of State, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare was also present in Assam during the inauguration. In his address, he urged upon scientists to explore the natural diversity that exists in North-East Region. He stressed the need to focus on research related to pulses and oilseeds.

                                                                         

Dr. Himansu Pathak, Secretary DARE and DG ICAR, New Delhi virtually addressed the gathering and elaborated the objectives and mandates of IARI, Assam. He emphasized the need to explore the huge potential of North-East India through research and development.

Dr. Ranoj Pegu, Minister of Education, Welfare of Plain Tribes and Backward Classes, Government of Assam appreciated the efforts of IARI, Assam. He stressed that the research work done by IARI, Assam would be helpful in increasing plant, animal and fish diversity as well as help in conservation of the environment.

Shri Pradan Baruah, MP (Lakhimpur); Dr. A.K.Singh, Director, IARI; Shri Ankur Bharali, District Commissioner, Dhemaji; several scientists from IARI-ICAR and others were also present on the occasion. 

                                                                          

 

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