Tawang, Mar 5: The scientific advisory committee (SAC) meeting of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tawang for the year 2025-26 was held today with Deputy Commissioner   Kanki Darang, gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest. Dr. DeepJyoti Baruah, Principal Scientist (Fisheries), Gogamukh, Assam, attended the meeting as the Guest of Honour.
The meeting was chaired by TD Neckom, Chairman of SAC and Director of Agricultural Marketing, Itanagar, and was attended by several distinguished officials.
During the meeting, the SMSs of KVK Tawang presented the annual report and the action plan for the upcoming agricultural season. Agricultural experts, including Dr. HC Bhattacharya, provided valuable recommendations for enhancing the action plan to address local agricultural challenges.
Speaking on the occasion, the DC emphasised the importance of teamwork in KVK and urged the officials to provide effective technical support and guidance to the concerned departments to increase agricultural productivity. Addressing the scientists and subject matter specialists, he remarked, "You have chosen this field to serve the nation. It is your responsibility to remain dedicated to your organization and the farmers. With sincere and committed efforts, we can transform Arunachal Pradesh into an agricultural producer state."
Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Committee and Director of Agricultural Marketing, TD Neckom, extended his gratitude to all participants. He reiterated the mandate of KVKs, which is to transfer sustainable and locally suitable technologies to farmers. He emphasized that work should be planned according to the needs of farmers rather than the convenience of officials. He also informed that Arunachal Pradesh has 17 functional KVKs.
Dr. DeepJyoti Baruah, Principal Scientist from IRAI, Assam, also shared his insights and encouraged agricultural stakeholders to adopt innovative and sustainable farming techniques.
The meeting concluded with an interactive session where farmers shared their experiences and concerns, and experts provided technical solutions. The SAC meeting reaffirmed the commitment of KVK Tawang to improving agricultural practices, increasing productivity, and ensuring sustainable development in the district.

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