Bhubaneswar: The three-day Krushi Odisha 2023 organised by the Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment Department of Odisha, will begin on Thursday at the Biju Patnaik Play Ground at Baramunda in Bhubaneswar. The theme of this year’s event is “Emerging Technologies in Agriculture.”
Odisha Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, farmers from across Odisha and different states of India and agri scientists from India and abroad will attend the event that will continue till February 18.
Krushi Odisha 2023 will primarily showcase and provide information on the latest developments in the fields of production technologies, agriculture mechanisation, application of ICT in agriculture, infrastructure development, market linkage, easy access to credit, and the utilisation of improved agriculture inputs.
With a total of 212 stalls from different categories of agriculture and allied sectors, the event will provide a platform for farmers, agri-entrepreneurs, government institutions, and banking sector institutions to come together and exchange ideas.
Additionally, 10 thematic seminars (Krushak Siksha Sibira) will be held to make farmers aware of the recent technologies in agriculture. These seminars will cover topics such as Humble Millets – Hope for the Future, Sustainable Seed Systems, The New Approaches for Sustainable Agriculture, and more.
In the evenings, progressive farmers, agri-entrepreneurs, and self-help groups from 30 districts of the state will be felicitated for their excellence in the agriculture and allied sectors. Quiz competitions will also be held to make the event more exciting. In addition, question-answer sessions will be organised wherein agri experts and scientists will answer the queries of the farmers.
The live streaming of Krushi Odisha 2023 will be telecasted on YouTube and Facebook, making it accessible to farmers and other stakeholders.
It is pertinent to mention that for the first time, Regional Krushi Mela was held at four prominent places across the state, including Sambalpur, Baripada, Berhampur, and Koraput. It witnessed a huge footfall of farmers showing their enthusiasm for acquiring new technologies in agriculture and allied sectors. Moreover, Farm Mechanisation Mela is being held in all 30 districts across the state to promote the adoption of the latest farm implements.
