Unveiling Agri-Innovations advancements in “Jagriti 2026” Exhibition at Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

26 February 2026, Jodhpur

ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Zone-II, Jodhpur along with KVK Jaisalmer-I and KVK Jaisalmer-II under umbrella of ICAR New Delhi showcased agriculture technologies and innovation exhibits at ‘Jagriti-2026’ Mega exhibition organized at Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan from 26 - 28 February 2026.

The exhibits included impactful achievement of ICAR-ATARI-II, Jodhpur and KVKs and seed samples of Climate smart and resilient crops varieties for arid region i.e. cumin (variety GC-04, RZ-19, CZC-95), gram (GNG-1581, GNG-2144), Isabgol (RI-01, GI-04), wheat (DBW-370, DBW-372), animal husbandry technologies live demonstration of Kadaknath variety hen and cock, Natural farming techniques exhibits for crop production, Improved variety seeds of various crops, secondary agriculture solutions for income generation through processing of millets crops based cookies, laddo, gram-wheat combination Nan-khatai product, herbal gulal with use of local flora etc, were exhibited for mass knowledge.

‘Natural farming’ one of the prominent scheme of Govt. of India is running throughout country wide focusing on soil health Improvement, restoring eco-systems and reducing input cost of farmers to achieve greater climate resilience. In exhibition stall natural farming techniques and solution were highlighted via IEC material, models, publications and live demonstration of natural farming inputs like Jeevamrit, Beejamrit, plant protection components i.e. Dashparni Ark, Neemastra, Brahmastra etc. for farmer’s knowledge and wide application in their fields.

The exhibition stall of ICAR attracted large visitors including college and school students, youths and farmers. The prominent visitors included Padma Shri Awardee Shri Taga Ram Bhil. The student visitors were promoted to participate in ICAR quiz and winner were provided with school stationary and promotional Kits.

The exhibition was organized under the guidance of Dr. JP Mishra, Director, ATARI-II, Jodhpur.

(Source: ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Zone-II, Jodhpur)