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Bhubaneswar,16/10/2022 ( Odisha Samachar )- To commemorate the outstanding contributions of women in agriculture the Krishi Vigyan Kendra-Khordha, ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Bhubaneswar in collaboration with Maheera Farmer’s Producer Company Ltd, Balipatna, Khordha celebrated Mahila Kisan Diwas on 15th October, 2022 at Narisho Gram Panchayat, Balipatna Block of Khordha district. 
Smt. Sukanti Behera, ACTO (Home Science) welcomed the distinguished dignitaries and the participants. Mr. A.K. Dash, Senior Scientist & Head, KVK-Khordha graced the occasion and highlighted the important contributions of the women towards food security, crop production, involvement in various entrepreneurial activities pertaining to agriculture and allied sectors to improve their socio-economic status and contributing to the national economic development. Smt. Kumudini Swain, the Chairman of Maheera Farmer’s Producer Company Ltd, Balipatna, Khordha thrust upon participation of women farmers in agriculture and allied activities through FPO for development. Five farmwomen were felicitated for their immense contribution in the field of agriculture, animal husbandry, fishery, agri-entrepreneurship development, food processing and value addition.
The farmwomen shared their valuable experiences in agriculture and allied sectors which enlighten other farmwomen to adopt agriculture as their livelihood. Vegetables seeds and mango saplings were distributed to all the participants for developing kitchen garden on their backyard to strengthen their family nutritional status.The Zilla Parisad Member of Zone-21, Sarapanch and Samiti Member of Narisho Gram panchayat and Board of Directors ofMaheera Farmer’s Producer Company Ltd, Balipatna, Khordha present on this occasion. A total of 80 participants attended the programme.
