Organization of Rythu Sadassu and Agricultural Exhibition at Velichala Village

Rythu Sadassu and an Agricultural Exhibition were successfully conducted at Velichala village, Ramadugu Mandal, Karimnagar District, jointly organized by TRVK, Karimnagar, and RAWEP students of BJR Agricultural College, Sircilla on 6th November, 2026. Around 250 farmers, Scientific staff from various institutes along with the Sarpanch, V. Narsinga Rao, and agricultural department officials, participated in the programme. During the programme, Dr. Upender, Associate Dean, BJR Agricultural College, Sircilla, explained the activities of RAWEP students and the university’s flagship programmes. Dr. P. Madhukar Rao, Scientist and Coordinator, TRVK, Karimnagar, explained the activities of TRVK and suitable crop diversification strategies under El Niño conditions. The following technical experts delivered lectures on various agricultural technologies. Dr. E. Rajinikanth (Senior  Scientist, ARS, Karimnagar ) – Cultivation aspects of Zero Tillage Maize,  Dr. G. Usharani (Scientist (Pl.Br)) – Seed Production Technologies in Maize, Dr. T. Arun Babu, (Assistant Professor, BJR College, Rajanna Siricilla)  – Crop Diversification for Sustainable Agriculture through Oilseed Crops, Dr. M. Rajendra Prasad – (Assistant Professor, BJR College, Rajanna Siricilla)  – Importance of seed treatment in crop production, Dr. R. Satish, (Assistant Professor, BJR College, Rajanna Siricilla) – Precautions and safety measures while handling and applying pesticides, Anil Reddy, KVK Scientist –    Integrtaed Pest management in Pulse crops:, Dr. Chathru Naik, District Agriculture Officer (DAO, Karimnagar ) – Rabi crop planning and contingency crop management practices under El Niño conditions, Sri. Srinivars Reddy, MAO, Manakondur, Karimnagar sensitized the farmers to practice natural farming for good health conditions for coming generations and Smt Swathi, HO, Ramadugu, Karimnagar detailed on oilpalm cultivation, Dr. G. Prabhakar, SMS, KVK Jammikunta – Importance and scope of chicks, goat and fish cultivation,   Agricultural officers, including ADAs, MAOs and AEOs, viz., Sri. Sridhar, ADA, Manakondur, Smt Prabhavathi., MAO, Ramadugu, Karimnagar and Sri. R Srinivas., MAO, Gangadara, Karimnagar actively participated in the programme and interacted with farmers. An agricultural exhibition was also organized to showcase improved agricultural technologies and practices. The programme created awareness among farmers about climate-resilient agriculture, crop diversification, improved crop production technologies, seed treatment, integrated pest management and sustainable farming practices.