The Krishi Vigyan Mela (Agriculture Science Fair) was initiated in 1972 and continues to be a highly important annual event of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The objective of the mela is to create awareness about the latest agricultural technological developments and receive feedback from the agricultural community, which helps in designing the Institute’s future research strategy. This mela is organized ever year with a specific theme on a priority area of agricultural research and technology transfer.
Hon’ble Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi to address farmers, inaugurate the Jaivik Kheti portal and lay the foundation stone of 25 KVKs on March 17, 2018.