Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 20: Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Sat Sharma, is set to inaugurate a two-day Kisan Mela in Jammu tomorrow, aimed at promoting agricultural awareness and outreach among farmers.
The mela is being organized by Baba Kailakh Dev Prabandhak Committee in collaboration with Grameen Civil Society and Master Sohan Lal Social Reform and Charitable Trust on the occasion of the 20th death anniversary of Master Sohan Lal. The event will be held at Baba Kailakh Devsthan, with the inauguration scheduled for Saturday at 10 AM.
Several prominent public representatives will also be present during the inauguration ceremony, including Sham Lal Sharma (Jammu North), Devyani Rana (Nagrota), Yudhvir Sethi (Jammu East) and Surinder Bhagat (Marh).
The details regarding the event were shared by members of the Master Sohan Lal Social Reform and Charitable Trust and Baba Kailakh Dev Prabandhak Committee during a press conference held here today.
Organizers informed that around 25 Government departments will participate in the mela. These departments will set up stalls to provide farmers with valuable information on various Government schemes, modern agricultural practices, and support services available to them.
In addition to agricultural outreach, a medical camp will also be organized during the mela to provide basic health check-ups and consultations for farmers and visitors, ensuring a holistic approach to community welfare.
The mela aims to serve as a platform for direct interaction between farmers and Government agencies, enabling better awareness and accessibility of welfare initiatives. Experts and officials will also be available to address queries and guide farmers on improving productivity and adopting sustainable farming techniques.
The event is expected to witness significant participation from farmers and local residents from across the region, making it a major outreach initiative in the agricultural sector.
The post Two-day Kisan Mela to begin today at Baba Kailakh Devsthan appeared first on Daily Excelsior.