The XI Group Discussion of ICAR-All India Coordinated Research Project on Fruits was organized at NAU, Navsari during January 22-25, 2024.
The XI Group Discussion of ICAR-All India Coordinated Research Project on Fruits, Fruits Research Station, NAU, Gandevi
The XI Group Discussion of ICAR-All India Coordinated Research Project on Fruits was organized at NAU, Navsari during January 22-25, 2024. The inaugural function of this event was held in the esteemed presence of Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor Dr. Z. P. Patel as the President of function along with Dr. V. B. Patel, ADG (F&PC), ICAR, New Delhi as Chief Guest; Dr. B.M.C. Reddy, ICAR Invitee & Former Vice-Chancellor, DRYSRHU, Venkataramannagudem and Dr. V. A. Parthasarathy, ICAR Invitee & Former Director, ICAR-IISR, Kozikode as Guests of honour; Dr. Prakash Patil, National Organizing Secretary & Project Coordinator (Fruits), ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru; Dr. Timur R. Ahlawat, DR, NAU and Dr. Ankur P. Patel, Local Organizing Secretary & Officer In-Charge, Gandevi Centre.
The event was organized by Fruits Research Station, NAU, Gandevi. In group meeting, Directors of various Nodal crop Institutes and ICAR, New Delhi along with over 150 delegates from 30 SAU-based centres, 14 ICAR-Institute-based centres, 4 CAU-based centres participated to review the progress, featuring notable experts recommending production and protection technologies for mandated fruit crops. Also, eighth successful beneficiaries across the county of special programme under TSP & SCSP scheme was awarded for their achievements in fruit crops.