Bhubaneswar, June 21 -- Awareness on government welfare schemes, sustainable farming practices and technological interventions in agriculture and aquaculture took centre stage at the PM-KISAN Utsav Diwas organised jointly by the ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA), Kausalyaganga, and Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Khordha, today.

The programme brought together around 250 farmers, farm women and other stakeholders, providing them with information on scientific farming techniques, institutional support and flagship government initiatives.

The programme commenced with a welcome address by Dr Harapriya Nayak, Senior Scientist and Head, KVK Khordha, who outlined the objectives of the event. Addressing the gathering, Dr S....