CM to inaugurate Vibrant Gujarat Global Agriculture Summit today

Gandhinagar, 8 September 2013

Chief Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Vibrant Gujarat Global Agriculture Summit 2013 at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar on Monday 9 am. The Summit will take place from September 9 to 12. Delegations from more than 15 countries and farmers from across India will take part in the exhibition.

A unique programme called ‘Kisan Panchayat’, organized on Sept 9, will be a great attraction for farmers. The programmed will be conducted by the farmers. The Chief Minister will felicitate the progressive farmers of all the districts of India who have won award for their agriculture practice. The programme will see participation from around 4000 farmers of Gujarat and 5000 farmers from other states.

Various seminars covering different subjects related to agriculture have also been arranged after conclusion of Kisan Panchayat, in which experts and farmers from all over the world will share their knowledge.

Technical sessions on various topics related to agriculture will take place during 4.30 pm to 6 pm at the seminar hall in Mahatma Mandir.

More than eight seminars will be held on Tuesday including the subjects like biotechnology, high technological horticulture, cattle rearing, among others.

An exhibition showcasing latest technology and know-how of agriculture field will be open for people to visit during September 9 to 12. State agriculture department has appealed people to take benefit of the exhibition.