24 August 2024, New Delhi: ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute organized a Parthenium Awareness Campaign to sensitize school students about the adverse effects of Parthenium during Parthenium Awareness Week (16–22 August 2024).
Dr. Sanjay Kumar, Director, ICAR-Indian Institute of Seed Science, Mau, graced the event as the Chief Guest, while Dr. Robin Gogoi, Nodal Officer, ICAR-IARI, served as the Guest of Honor.
Dr. Lohit Kumar Baishya, Campus in-charge, delivered an excellent presentation covering the introduction and life cycle of Parthenium, its adverse health hazards for both humans and animals, its impact on crops, and the control measures available, including both chemical and biological methods.
A total of 30 Students from Halakbari Janjati High School and Diamond Mission School, Gogamukh, respectively, attended the campaign.
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