National Symposium on Enhancing Farm Income through Sustainable Plant Health Management
The three days “National Symposium” on Enhancing Farm Income through Sustainable Plant Health Management began from today (6th November -8th November 2019) at ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region organized jointly by ICAR RC for NEH Region and Association of Plant Pathologists. The inaugural session began with the lighting of the lamp by the Chief Guest Dr. B.K Kandpal, Director ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region. Participant from all over India took part in the National Symposium. Addressing the august gathering he said that the Institute has been harnessing science and developing technologies for sustainable development of the region since 1975. The President of the Indian Phytopathological Society Dr. M.P Thakur addressing the gathering said that the society provides a platform for budding scientist and students to showcase their innovative talents and bring pioneering results in the field of agriculture. The society declared Dr. R. M.Gade, Dr. A.P Suryavanshi, and Dr.Shripad Kulkarni as fellow of the society for their contribution in the field of pathology; awards of appreciation were also given during the occasion. The association of plant pathologist was established in the year, 2005 which works in close contact with the farming community. The primary goal of developing and assisting with all scientific endeavours in the field of plant pathology, biotechnology and microbiology Society members look to organize exhibitions, workshops, seminars and guest lectures, both independently as well as in collaboration with various governmental and autonomous institutions in order to promote plant pathology and related subjects. A Souvenir and book of abstracts was also released during the occasion. The three days long symposium will witness a series of presentations and brain storming sessions to develop ways and means to double the farmers’ income and achieve the vision of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
