Lok Sabha Question No. 3942 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-25
Subject: New Agricultural Technologies and Seed Varieties
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Kota Srinivasa Poojary

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3942

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH  MARCH, 2025

## NEW AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGIES AND SEED VARIETIES

## 3942.  SHRI KOTA SRINIVASA POOJARY:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि और ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the new agricultural technologies and seed varieties that were showcased during the recent krishi mela;
- (b) the details of the main topics covered in the technical sessions and farmer-scientist interactions;
- (c) the manner in which the mela address the theme Unnat Krishi - Viksit Bharat in its programmes and exhibitions;

(d)  whether there are any significant announcements or policy initiatives introduced at the event; and

- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि और ककसान कल्याण राज्य मंत्री (SHRI BHAGIRATH CHOUDHARY)

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(a): A total of 79 new high yielding varieties of seven major agricultural crops, 11 of fruits and 31 of vegetables were exhibited during Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela held during February 22-24, 2025.  Besides,  technologies  for  18  biofertizers  and  bioformulations,  Soil  Test  Fertilizer Recommendation Meter, Zn-loaded nano clay polymer composite; SpeedySeed Viability Kit TM ; Polymer  composite  seed  coating  for  bruchid  management; Nanocellulose  extracted  from pummelo peel and rice husk; Pea pod powder for instant noodles; Overripe banana powder in snack  puffs  and  Muffins  functionalized  with  by-products  were  also  displayed.  Eight  new agricultural implements were also demonstrated during the event.

(b): The  details  of  main  topics  covered  in  the  technical  sessions  and  farmer-scientist interactions are as follows session-wise:

Session 1 : Technologies for Climate Resilient Agriculture; Session  2 : Crop Diversification; Session 3 : Digital Agriculture; Session  4 : Agricultural Marketing and Export; Session 5 : FPOStart up linkage; Session  6 : Entrepreneurship Development of Youth and Women and Session 7 : Innovative Farmers Meet.

(c): The farmers, entrepreneurs, youth and women were sensitized and educated about the new varieties  and  technologies  through  guided  tours  to  Live  demonstrations  of  the  salient varieties  and  technologies  developed  by  ICAR-IARI;  exhibitions  on  salient  technologies, products and services of ICAR-IARI as well as ICAR Institutes, Agricultural Universities, KVKs, FPOs,  entrepreneurs,  start-ups,  public  and  private  companies;  and  farmers-scientists' interactions were held in technical sessions of Unnat Krishi - Viksit Bharat theme.

· 245 stalls of ICAR institutes, agricultural Universities, public and private institutes, farm entrepreneurs were showcased.

· Over 1800 quintals of seeds of various crops like paddy, moong, pigeon-pea, pearl millet, and vegetables were provided to the farmers at a very reasonable rate. On-Spot advisories were provided to the farmers and other stakeholders.

· Extension literatures on technologies were also distributed among all stakeholders

(d) & (e):  Some of the major announcements during the event include supervision of 'Krishi Chaupal - Vigyan se Kisan Tak' and engagement of the IARI awardee/ Innovative farmers etc. in dissemination of technologies.

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