A Message of Inspiration for Scientists
Calling scientific research a national mission, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the responsibility of every scientist extends far beyond employment. Drawing inspiration from the teachings of Lord Krishna, he said an ideal worker is enthusiastic, free from ego, patient and capable of working in harmony with others. He urged scientists to make farmers’ aspirations their personal mission and dedicate their fullest potential towards transforming India’s agriculture. He expressed confidence that such collective efforts would turn the vision of Viksit Krishi and Samruddh Kisan into reality by 2047.
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairy and Panchayati Raj Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shri Ramnath Thakur and Shri Bhagirath Choudhary, Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel, Secretary, DARE and Director General, ICAR Dr. M. L. Jat, and Additional Secretary Shri Gyanendra D. Tripathi also addressed the gathering.
Scientists, employees, students and members of the agricultural community from all Krishi Vigyan Kendras, ICAR institutes and agricultural universities across the country joined the programme virtually, making the 98th Foundation Day a truly nationwide celebration of India’s agricultural research ecosystem.
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