KVK RI- BHOI Organised Training-Cum-Awareness on Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights
A one day Training-Cum-Awareness On Protection Of Plant Varieties And Farmers’ Rights, Act 2001 Programme organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ri-Bhoi under ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya on 25th March, 2017 at Conference Hall, KVK Ri-Bhoi, ICAR Umiam. At the beginning of the programme, Dr. M. Mokidul Islam, Head, KVK Ri-Bhoi welcomed all dignitaries as well as farmers of the district and briefly explained the purpose of the PPV & FR Act, 2001. Dr. A. K. Mishra, PS & Head, NBPGR, ICAR, Umiam elaborated about PPV & FR Act and its importance. Dr. R. Bordoloi, PS & Director Incharge ATARI Zone-III, ICAR Umiam explained the role of farmers with regards to the Act. Dr. S. V. Ngachan, Director, ICAR Umiam encouraged the farmers to take the benefit of the PPV & FR Act, 2001 and explained the farmers about the Act by citing examples of plants resources available in North Eastern Region and Meghalaya in particular. He also requested the farmers to take the aid of KVK Ri Bhoi for registration of their indigenous germplasm under the Act. The programme was attended by different heads of Divisions of ICAR, Scientists and Staff of ICAR, Umiam as well as about 120 farmers of Ri Bhoi District. The inaugural programme was ended with vote of thanks offered by Dr. Utpal Barua, SMS (Horticulture). In the technical session of farmers –scientist interaction, a details lecture for the awareness cum training programme on “Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights” was delivered by Dr. A. K. Mishra. He explained the various benefits of the Act and awards as well as the steps and procedures for registering their indigenous germplasm under the Act.
Dr. R. Bordoloi, Director I/C, ATARI Zone-III, addressing the gathering Dr. S. V. Ngachan, Director, ICAR, Umiam addressing the gathering
Farmers gathered for Training-Cum-Awareness programme on PPV & FR Act, 2001 Training on PPV & FR Act, 2001 by Dr. A. K. Mishra, PS & Head, NBPGR, ICAR, Umiam
