Kisan Diwas (Farmer’s Day) was celebrated at ICAR-Directorate of Weed Research, Jabalpur on 23.12.2018 by inviting about 20 farmers of nearby localities.

Dr. V.K. Choudhary, Sr. Scientist lead the activity and demonstrated the agricultural technologies for cleanliness of the soil, field and households. The demonstration was done in various labs and information centre of the Directorate. The farmers were also informed about health of the soil and procedures to follow for a better soil health.

Precautions to be taken during use of insecticide/pesticide were informed to the farmers in detail by Dr. V.K. Choudhary, Sr. Scientist, ICAR-DWR, Jabalpur. Dr. P. K. Singh, Director, ICAR – DWR, Jabalpur also suggested some precautions to be taken before and after spraying of pesticides/chemicals/insecticides. Experience on Swachhta initiatives were shared by the Directorate & invited farmers/persons. They were actively shared their experiences and informed us the benefits of the cleanliness initiatives initiated by the Government. Now more public are aware about the cleanliness and its benefits.