Padma Shri noted social activist Tulasi Munda on Sunday visited the ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Kausalyaganga here and inaugurated 31st annual day celebrations of the institute.
Munda urged ICAR-CIFA employees to devote at least two hours a week for social welfare activities. As responsible citizen one must work for upliftment of downtrodden people and help ensuring birth rights to the under privileged, she added.
She also underlined the importance of holding gramsabha and stakeholder consultation for effective outreach activities.
Ravenshaw University Vice-Chancellor Dr IK Patro appreciated the research environment prevailing at the institute. Packaging of research in usable form by the end users and showcasing of achievements is of paramount importance, he added.
ICAR-Central Institute for Women in Agriculture (CIWA) Director Dr SK Srivastava shared his views about convergence and women empowerment in agriculture and allied sector.
On the occasion special appreciation awards were awarded to employees for their outstanding contribution to institution building activities. Among others, ICAR-CIFA Director Dr JK Sundaray was present.