Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor and Consortium Leader of NAIP (Comp.-3) Dr. S.S.Chahal alongwith Consortium PI & Director Extension Dr. I.J.Mathur visited NAIP activities in Abu Road Cluster. They visited Jhamar and Moongthala villages where farmers earned very good remuneration from vegetables. Sh. Nana Ram Garasia of Jhamar earned Rs. 60000/- just from 0.2 ha land by growing hybrid okra (Mahyco No.-10 and Slender). Similarly many farmers earned very good returns from vegetables. Dr. Chahal while discussing with farmers emphasized that livelihood of farm families have been improved by NAIP interventions and an additional income should be used in right way so that their living standard can be improved. He also emphasized for education of their children. Dr. Chahal visited fennel nursery in village Kachholi where a progressive farmer Mr. Isaq raised a nursery in 1 acre area in a scientic way. Mr. Isaq has excellence in fennel cultivation and sold fennel after grading & processing and also exporting to Gulf countries. Dr. Chahal visited a papaya orchard ( Taiwan Red Lady) of Mr. Jorawar Singh. The orchard is in 2ha area and is only 1 year old with good bearing even under water scarcity condition. He appreciated the efforts made by the Programme Coordinator and Scientists of KVK, Sirohi for improving livelihood of farming community.
