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ICAR-IIAB organises Pre-Rabi Kisan Goshti for 1,500 Farmers

Published: Oct 10, 2026

By TIOLCorplaws News Service

NEW DELHI, OCT 10, 2026: THE ICAR–Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology (ICAR-IIAB), Garhkhatanga, Ranchi, organized a Pre-Rabi Kisan Goshti-cum-Agricultural Input Distribution Programme under the Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan (SCSP) and Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) on 8th October, 2026. The programme brought together around 1,500 farmers from Ranchi, Khunti, Gumla and Ramgarh districts to facilitate direct interaction between farmers, scientists and policymakers and to promote the adoption of scientific and sustainable agricultural practices.

On this occasion, the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated various new facilities of ICAR-IIAB through video conferencing. The facilities inaugurated included the Admin-cum-School Building, Birsa Munda Multipurpose Hall, Jaipal Singh Munda Sports Complex, NEXTGEN Breeding Facility and laid the foundation for a new Guest House facility at ICAR-IIAB worth Rs 119 Crore rupees.

In his address, Chouhan highlighted the importance of scientific agriculture, improved seeds, integrated farming, balanced nutrient management and location-specific agricultural technologies for Jharkhand. He also appreciated the institute's efforts towards taking research and technologies to farmers and called for sustained farmer awareness and field-level extension.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan highlighted the rich natural and traditional heritage of Jharkhand and described ICAR-IIAB as an important confluence of agricultural research, innovation and self-reliance. He emphasized that while traditional knowledge remains valuable, contemporary agricultural challenges require farmers to increasingly adopt scientific and technology-driven farming practices suited to local resources and agro-climatic conditions. He stressed the importance of ensuring timely availability of improved seeds and taking appropriate agricultural technologies from research institutions to farmers' fields.

The Union Minister emphasized the importance of integrated farming, including vegetables, cereals and livestock, along with proper knowledge of balanced fertilizer use. He particularly stressed the need to protect farmers from fake seeds, counterfeit fertilizers and substandard pesticides. He also called for effective implementation of farmer welfare schemes and ensuring that their benefits reach every village. Highlighting the importance of preparing farmers for the forthcoming Rabi season, he appreciated the efforts of scientists in taking technologies from "Lab to Land" and urged them to undertake a nationwide Khet Bachao Abhiyan in the coming days.

Bhagirath Choudhary, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, highlighted the central role of farmers in the country's food security and development. He emphasized the adoption of modern agricultural technologies, value addition, stronger Farmer Producer Organisations and Krishi Vigyan Kendras, soil testing and balanced fertilizer use. He also encouraged farmers to experiment with natural farming on a part of their cultivated area and stressed the need to protect farmers from spurious seeds, counterfeit fertilizers and substandard pesticides. He called for effective implementation of farmer welfare schemes and stronger efforts to take agricultural technologies from Lab to Land.

Dr. M. L. Jat, Secretary, DARE and Director General, ICAR, highlighted the potential of eastern India for a new agricultural transformation and emphasized the importance of strengthening agricultural research and knowledge institutions in Jharkhand. He called for wider adoption of Rice-Fallow Intensification, location-specific crop and variety selection, improved livestock productivity and research addressing challenges such as acidic soils and phosphorus deficiency. He also stressed the importance of natural and organic farming and appropriate planning for the forthcoming Rabi season.

Addressing the programme, Dr. D. K. Yadav, Deputy Director General (Crop Science), ICAR, emphasized the need to align agricultural research with farmers' requirements and ensure that technologies reach the last mile. He also highlighted the importance of student development, appropriate guidance and strengthening opportunities in agricultural research.

Earlier, Bhagirath Choudhary, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, accompanied by Dr. M. L. Jat, Secretary, DARE and Director General, ICAR; Dr. D. K. Yadav, Deputy Director General (Crop Science), ICAR; Dr. Sujay Rakshit, Director, ICAR-IIAB; and Dr. Vijay Pal Bhadana, Joint Director (Research), ICAR-IIAB, visited various facilities of the institute. The visit included the Dairy Farm, Crop Research and Training Centre, NEXTGEN Breeding Facility and Integrated Farming System (IFS) Unit. At the Dairy Farm, the Minister was briefed on Embryo Transfer technology for genetic improvement of livestock. At the IFS Unit, the dignitaries interacted with farmers and were briefed on integrated farming, agricultural waste recycling and resource-efficient practices. The Minister also participated in a plantation drive and interacted with progressive farmers. An exhibition showcasing crop varieties, livestock and dairy technologies, research achievements, agricultural schemes and farmer-oriented innovations by ICAR institutes and Government agencies of Jharkhand was also organized.

The Kisan Goshti focused on Farmer Producer Organisations and opportunities in Jharkhand, ethno-veterinary medicines and dairy farming, fruit crop production technologies, Integrated Pest Management in Rabi crops, crop diversification and Integrated Farming Systems, organic and natural farming, livestock feeding management, and lac cultivation. Farmers interacted with scientists and technical experts and received practical guidance on improved agricultural and livestock practices. Various agricultural and livestock inputs, including Nano Urea, Nano DAP, mineral mixture, improved seed varieties, wheat, pea, mustard and vegetable seed kits, a milk can cooler, and high-yielding tomato and brinjal seed varieties, were distributed to participating farmers. Publications and technologies developed by ICAR institutes were also released on the occasion.

On the occasion, Dr. R. Ramani, former Officer on Special Duty; Dr. K. K. Sharma, former Director (In-charge); Dr. Tilak Raj Sharma, former Acting Director and Joint Director (Research); and Dr. Arunnava Patanayak, first regular Director, ICAR-IIAB, were honoured for their contributions to the institute.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Dr. Sujay Rakshit, Director, ICAR-IIAB, who expressed gratitude to the dignitaries, farmers, scientists, officials, staff, students and all stakeholders for their participation and support. The event reaffirmed ICAR-IIAB's commitment to strengthening farmer–scientist–policy linkages and translating agricultural research and innovation into practical technologies for farmers of Jharkhand.

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