The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) celebrated its 93rd foundation day, with the ICAR Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region holding a tree plantation drive and Covid-19 vaccination drive today.
More than 750 saplings of perennial ornamental plants of different species (junipers, ficus, camellia, calliandra, azellia, etc.) were planted under the theme “Har Ped Par Med” as per the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to utilize the space lying unused for a clean and green environment. The saplings were planted in and around the campus and in the ICAR residential colony.
The plantation drive was led by the institute’s director VK Mishra along with staff of the institute and children following Covid protocols. Addressing the staff, Mishra said that the best way to mark the foundation day was by taking care of nature and therefore tree planting and the vaccination drive will secure the protection of the people.
The tree plantation drive was organized by the Horticulture Section of the institute. The entire scientific community of the institute and the staff were present for the occasion. The awareness campaign and random sampling-cum-vaccination drive for Covid-19 was conducted in collaboration with the state’s Health Department.
Residents living near the ICAR campus also benefited by getting tested and receiving the vaccine. The programmes were organized abiding with the Covid 19 protocols.
ICAR is an autonomous organisation under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. It was established on July 16, 1929 as a registered society. The council is the apex body for coordinating, guiding and managing research and education in agriculture including horticulture, fisheries and animal sciences in the entire country. With 102 ICAR institutes and 71 agricultural universities spread across the country, this is one of the largest national agricultural systems in the world.
