The Farming System Research Centre for Hill and Plateau Region (FSRCHPR), Ranchi, under the ICAR-Research Complex for Eastern Region (ICAR-RCER), Patna, is set to host the Kisan Samridhi Mela on March 19-20, 2025. Themed “Smart Farming for a Sustainable Future,” the event aims to showcase cutting-edge agricultural technologies, scientific innovations, and resource-efficient practices to enhance the productivity and economic resilience of farmers in Jharkhand and the eastern region.
The mela will feature an Agro-Industrial Exhibition, bringing together leading agricultural companies, entrepreneurs, and ICAR institutions to present the latest farm technologies, machinery, and innovations. Key focus areas will include Integrated Farming Systems (IFS), Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Vegetable Seed Production, Nursery Raising, Mushroom Cultivation, and Water Conservation.
Farmers attending the event will benefit from farmer-scientist interactions, live demonstrations, and field visits to research farms, offering them hands-on learning opportunities. The initiative aligns with ICAR-RCER’s long-term vision of bridging the gap between scientific research and field adoption to improve livelihoods and ensure sustainable resource use.
Since its inception in 1979, ICAR-RCER, FSRCHPR, Ranchi, has implemented need-based agricultural interventions to support small and marginal farmers in Jharkhand. In 2024, the institute initiated RKVY-funded projects worth Rs 17.95 crores to promote precision farming, resource conservation, organic production, biodiversity conservation, soil-borne disease management, and value addition.
Highlighting the significance of the upcoming mela, Dr. Anup Das, Director of ICAR-RCER, said, "The Kisan Samridhi Mela is an excellent platform for farmers to explore the latest agricultural technologies and best practices. Through participatory demonstrations and scientific interventions, we aim to empower farmers with innovative solutions that enhance productivity and income while ensuring environmental sustainability. Empowering tribal farmers with improved farming practices for the hill and plateau region will be a key focus of the event."
Dr. R. S. Pan, Head of FSRCHPR, Ranchi, added, "Jharkhand’s agriculture is dominated by small and marginal farmers, and our goal is to equip them with knowledge and tools to make farming more profitable and sustainable. By strengthening Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and promoting integrated farming models, we can help them gain better market access and economic security."
"The Kisan Samridhi Mela 2025 is expected to be a milestone event in Jharkhand’s agricultural transformation, highlighting innovations and promoting farmer empowerment. It is expected to drive sustainable growth and improve agricultural practices in the state," said Umesh Kumar Mishra, Member Secretary, Media, ICAR-RCER, Patna.
