Faculty of Agricultural Sciences participated in Kisan Mela at Kartarpur

Jalandhar, 9 October 2026: The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, DAV University, Jalandhar, participated in the Kisan Mela organized by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Punjab, at Kartarpur, on the theme “Sustainable Management of Rabi Crops and Crop Residue.” The event was graced by Shri Balkar Singh, MLA Kartarpur, as the Chief Guest and inaugurated by Shri Varjeet Walia, Deputy Commissioner, Jalandhar.

The Faculty was represented by final-year B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture students accompanied by Dr. Rashika Mahajan, Dr. Priti Singh, and Dr. Kumari Sandeep. The Faculty showcased and sold vermicompost, organic turmeric, and cold-pressed mustard oil. Students also conducted method demonstrations on the preparation of Jeevamrit and Beejamrit, promoting awareness of natural farming practices. The display of vermicompost highlighted the potential of recycling agricultural residues into nutrient-rich organic manure.

The event provided students with valuable experiential learning opportunities in farmer interaction, rapport building, product promotion, and agricultural extension communication. Students also interacted with experts from the Department of Agriculture and Punjab Agricultural University, attended expert lectures, and engaged with various agricultural stakeholders, thereby broadening their professional networks and understanding of current agricultural practices and technologies. The participation strengthened their practical competencies and reinforced the Faculty’s commitment to experiential learning, sustainable agriculture, and effective farmer–stakeholder engagement.

The Faculty expresses its sincere gratitude to Ms. Sarabjeet Kaur (Agriculture Development Officer, Jalandhar) for inviting the University to participate in the Mela and encouraging the conduct of method demonstrations for farmers.

Through such initiatives, DAV University continues to strengthen the link between agricultural education, field-level practices, and the farming community.