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TEZPUR: Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur observed Kisan Divas or National Farmers Day on December 23 to praise the farmers as they are the backbone of the Indian economy. The day was observed to mark the birth anniversary of 'Champion of Indian Peasants', former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh and his contributions towards the uplift of farmers and the development of agriculture in the country.
In light of this, KVK, Sonitpur also took the initiative to honor the contributions of the Indian farmers as well as to glorify their significance in building the country. Dr Kasturi Sarmah and Kaustabh Jyoti Goswami, budding agripreneurs of Kundarbari, Tezpur were felicitated by KVK, Sonitpur for their contribution in the field of agriculture, including farm mechanization. They shared their experiences of their journey to become an agripreneur.
Dr Arifa Momtaz Begum, in charge Head, KVK, Sonitpur, congratulated and encouraged them for their initiative to take agriculture as an income generating avenue. Diganta Thappa, SDAO, Agriculture, Manoj Narzari, senior ADO, Sanjukta Saikia, SMS(Plant Protection), Dr Namita Dutta, SMS(Soil Science), Sarmistha Borgohain, PA (Computer) also congratulated them and interacted with the participants of the programme.
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