EXPOSURE VISIT TO MEGA RYTHU MELA on 08-03-2026 and 09-03-2026 by KVK WYRA

An exposure visit was organized to Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU), Hyderabad, on 8th & 9th March 2026, on the occasion of International Women’s Day and the Mega Rythu Mela. The visit aimed to provide participants with practical exposure to agricultural innovations, technologies, and various farmer-support services displayed during the event. During the Mega Rythu Mela, various agricultural stalls were set up by different private companies, research organizations, and input suppliers. Participants visited these stalls and learned about improved seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, farm machinery, and new agricultural technologies that can enhance productivity and sustainability in farming. We learned about the importance of soil health, irrigation systems, and pest control. This visit helped us understand how agriculture and horticulture play an important role in food production and environmental sustainability. Overall, the experience was very informative and interesting. The group also visited the stall organized by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Telangana. Officials provided information about government schemes, subsidies, farmer welfare programs, and initiatives aimed at supporting farmers and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. A major highlight of the exposure visit was the tour of the Millet Processing and Incubation Centre, PJTAU. Participants observed the machinery and processes involved in cleaning, grading, milling, and packaging of millets. The centre also demonstrated value-added millet products and explained opportunities for small-scale entrepreneurship and startup development in millet-based food processing. Participants also visited the Bakery Unit, PJTAU, where they learned about preparation and processing of bakery products. The unit demonstrated how agricultural products such as millets and grains can be converted into bakery items, providing an opportunity for income generation and entrepreneurship. To gain hands on exposure and practical insights into the operation and applications of the saree polishing machine, including Machine working principles, Live demonstration of saree polishing process, technical interaction with experts and to understand industrial finishing techniques.