AGRICULTURE FAIR CUM EXHIBITION IN KOCHI DURING ONAM
(24-June-2009)
Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India will assist in organising an Agriculture Fair cum Exhibition at Kochi during ONAM this year. This was announced by Prof. K.V. Thomas, Minister of State for Agriculture, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution.
The Fair will showcase various products and services available through different Central and State agencies dealing with agricultural and allied sectors for the benefit of farmers and general public. The fair will also provide opportunity for bringing together farmers of various states for interaction for mutual benefits.
The exhibition will showcase achievements, products, technologies available, market opportunities and new areas of cooperation and Technology exchange available in the areas of agriculture, horticulture, storage and post harvest management. It will be unique opportunity to bring together an entire spectrum of agricultural products in one place. Central agencies like National Horticulture Mission, State Horticulture Missions, National Seed corporation, NAFED, CWC, FCI, Ministry of Consumer Affairs and state agencies will participate in the event.
Addl. Chief Secretary and APC, Govt. of Kerala, Secretary(Food) & Secretary (Consumer Affairs), Govt. of India besides senior officers of the Ministries of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Affairs, Govt. of India attend the meeting.
(24-June-2009)
Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India will assist in organising an Agriculture Fair cum Exhibition at Kochi during ONAM this year. This was announced by Prof. K.V. Thomas, Minister of State for Agriculture, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution.
The Fair will showcase various products and services available through different Central and State agencies dealing with agricultural and allied sectors for the benefit of farmers and general public. The fair will also provide opportunity for bringing together farmers of various states for interaction for mutual benefits.
The exhibition will showcase achievements, products, technologies available, market opportunities and new areas of cooperation and Technology exchange available in the areas of agriculture, horticulture, storage and post harvest management. It will be unique opportunity to bring together an entire spectrum of agricultural products in one place. Central agencies like National Horticulture Mission, State Horticulture Missions, National Seed corporation, NAFED, CWC, FCI, Ministry of Consumer Affairs and state agencies will participate in the event.
Addl. Chief Secretary and APC, Govt. of Kerala, Secretary(Food) & Secretary (Consumer Affairs), Govt. of India besides senior officers of the Ministries of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Affairs, Govt. of India attend the meeting.
