NewzVille Desk
The 10th National Convention of Agrivision–2026 is being held on October 13th –14th at the ICAR–NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi, under the aegis of the ICAR’s Agricultural Education Division ‘Agrivision’. The event marks a significant milestone and has brought together a broad cross-section of the agricultural community. Around 450 students from agriculture and allied sciences, representing 25 states, are participating alongside eminent speakers, scientists, senior officials of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), agricultural entrepreneurs and farmers.
The inaugural session was attended by Chief Guest Dr M. L. Jat, Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), and Director General, ICAR.
Dr M. L. Jat in his inaugural address emphasised that Indian agriculture must move beyond a narrowly production-centric approach and adopt a broader agri-food system and value-chain perspective.
He highlighted the importance of market research and market intelligence, aligning production with market demand, and improving farmer profitability. His address underscored the need to connect agricultural production with marketing and value addition.
Dr Y. S. Malik, Deputy Director General (Agricultural Education), Dr Anupam Mishra, Vice-Chancellor, Central Agricultural University, Imphal; Dr A. K. Singh, Vice-Chancellor, Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.
