The Orissa Krushak Samaj (OKS) observed Akshaya Tritiya, called Farmers Day, on Monday by holding a function in Kanas block in association with the Nilachal Krushak Mahasangha of Puri district.
The function started with sowing of paddy in a field along with ploughing by leading farmers.
Nilachal Krushak Mahasangha president Gopinath Mishra presided over the meeting which was attended by hundreds of farmers. OKS Chairman Dr Purna Chandra Mohanty attended the event as chief guest. Former OUAT Dr Santosh Kumar Rout attended it as technical advisor, senior advocate Guru Prasad Mohanty as guest speaker.
Scientists from the Krushi Vigyan Kendra, Puri, and the Central Institute of Women in Agriculture (CIWA), Bhubaneswar, also participated as guest speakers and addressed the farmers. Eleven leading farmers of the district were awarded for their outstanding contributions in the field of farming. At the end, OKS Coordinator BK Sahoo extended a vote of thanks to all.
On this occasion, a free medical checkup camp for farmers and an animal health checkup camp were also held.