Bareilly: The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Bareilly, under the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), organised a special programme to mark Women Farmers’ Day, highlighting the contribution of women to agriculture and allied sectors. More than 125 women farmers from different development blocks of Bareilly district participated in the event.
The programme was chaired by Dr Rupsi Tiwari, Joint Director (Extension Education), IVRI, who emphasised the vital role of women in agricultural development and the rural economy. She noted their significant contributions to crop production, animal husbandry, food and nutritional security, and natural resource conservation.
Om Prakash Mishra, Deputy Director of Agriculture, Bareilly, appreciated the role of women farmers in rural development and encouraged them to benefit from government schemes, adopt scientific farming practices and use modern technologies to improve their incomes.
Dr Arvind Singh Tetarwal, Head of KVK Bareilly, stressed that empowering women farmers was essential for sustainable agriculture and rural prosperity. He encouraged them to adopt scientific practices and technologies developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
Twenty progressive women farmers selected from 15 development blocks of Bareilly district were felicitated for their outstanding contributions to agriculture and allied activities.
KVK subject-matter experts also provided technical guidance on improved farming methods, modern agricultural technologies and livelihood enhancement. Environmentalist Bhuvneshwar Nath Pandey, the special guest, highlighted the need to expand women’s participation in agriculture through skill development and the adoption of modern techniques.
Dr Neha Joshi, subject-matter specialist, proposed the vote of thanks. The programme concluded with a commitment to strengthen women’s participation, enhance their skills and promote awareness of modern agricultural practices.
Report by Akhilesh Chandra Saxena, Bareilly
