Two Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) operated in the state under Birsa Agricultural University (BAU) of the State Capital have got the first prize in the exhibition at the National Animal Health Fair.
A two-day National Animal Health Fair was organized at Piprakothi, Motihari under the joint aegis of ICAR and the Central Agricultural University, Pusa. In the fair, KVK, Garhwa and KVK Simdega from Jharkhand along with agricultural science centers of all the districts of Bihar and eastern states participated in animal technology based exhibitions.
BAU Vice Chancellor Dr ON Singh has appreciated and congratulated the efforts of KVK scientists on receiving the first award for the university. Dr Ashok Kumar, Dr Shankar Kumar Singh, Dr Himanshu Singh, Dr Pankaj Seth and Dr Dharmendra Rawal from the University participated in the fair.
KVK Scientist (Veterinary) Dr Pankaj Seth informed that former Union Agriculture Minister, Radha Mohan Singh and Bihar Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Minister, Mukesh Sahni also visited the BAU stalls and took information about both animal breeds from KVK scientists. Both Ministers termed Sukar breed Jharsuk and hen breed Jharseem extremely useful for the farmers of Bihar and they also enquired about the availability and supply of both breeds on the demand of local farmers. Special interest was seen among the farmers to get information about both the breeds.
Director Extension Education Dr Jagarnath Oraon informed that the technology of pig’s breed Jharsuk and hen’s breed Jharasim developed by BAU was demonstrated through the stalls by scientists of KVK, Garhwa and KVK Simdega.