The United Nation has declared 2016 as the International Year of Pulses to combat malnutrition and undernourishment. Keeping this in view, the Orissa Environmental Society (OES) organised a seminar here at its premises on Sunday.
Attending as chief speaker, OUAT Agriculture Professor lalita Mohan Garnayak presented a paper on the theme ‘Strategies for Enhancing Pulse Production in Odisha’. He discussed on different aspects of the need and production of pulses in the State as well as the country.
“To tackle the situation of malnutrition in Odisha, we should increase the production of pulses. For saving lives of children and improving the health of women it is also necessary,” Prof Garnayak said. He also said Odisha is in lower position in the production of pulses. Pulses production in India is near about 794 kg per hector whereas, in Odisha its rate is less than 600 kg, he added.
OES president Dr Sundar Narayan Patro chaired the meeting and vice-president lala AK Singh introduced the guests and gave welcome address. OES secretary Dr Jaya Krushna Panigrahi gave a brief introduction on the topic of discussion.