An Insight into Arunachal Pradesh

College of Horticulture and Forestry, Central Agricultural University, Pasighat is organizing North East Agri Fair-2009 and National symposium on ‘IPM Strategies to Combat Emerging Pests in the current scenario of Climatic Change‘ from 28^th to 30^th of January, 2009 at College of Horticulture and Forestry, Pasighat.

Sponsored by Central Agricultural University, National Horticultural Board, North Eastern Council and National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (North-East Chapter), the 3 day fair and national symposium aims at bringing together scientists, farmers and stakeholders of agricultural and allied sectors together to showcase the recent developments in agricultural and allied sectors and apprising farmers about the Integrated Pest Management strategies and developments in pest management aspects, as affected by Climatic Change.

Various exhibits, demonstrations and competitions showcasing fruits, vegetables, flowers and Mithun will be displayed during the 3-day Fair. Besides, there will be Farmers’-Scientists interaction on aspects related to Horticulture, Agriculture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and role of Information Technology in Agriculture.

Details of participation or registration to the North-East Agri Fair-2009 & national symposium on ‘IPM Strategies to Combat Emerging Pests in the current scenario of Climatic Change’ can be had from:

Dr. A. Sreenivasa Raju
Organizing Secretary, NE Agri Fair-2009
Dean
College of Horticulture and Forestry
Central Agricultural University
East Siang District, Pasighat-791 102
Arunachal Pradesh.

Tel: 0368-2224887
Fax: 0368-2225066
email: chfdeanpsg@yahoo.com

Has the hang over of New Year celebration died down yet?

Well, it’s time to retrospect the past and plan for the New Year ahead, right. But before that, let me share how the Hapolians bode adieu to the year gone by.

31^st December being designated as ‘Donyi Polo Day’ or rather ‘Indigenous Faith’s Day’ and declared a state holiday, the day saw procession by believer of indigenous faith [sic] ‘Donyi Polo’ almost akin to the Christmas Carol procession some days earlier, and converging to ‘Donyi Polo’ ground. For others, as usual, it was a hectic day; a day filled with preparation for late night parties and for family picnic the next day. Also keeping the tradition of free concert by local bands, this year too saw the band ‘Play Boy’ performing in the evening and Hapolians enjoying the show. However, as the permission for the concert was till 6.00 pm the concert couldn’t stretch beyond 7.30pm and people dispersed from the venue of the show for their late night parties. After the show (which I could witness only the last performance), Cho and myself returned to my home for a drink and dinner and drank till bit tipsy and dispersed after a late dinner.

Now retrospecting, the year 2008 saw Arunachal Diary not being updated at regular intervals unlike previous years. The blame goes entirely to me and partly on the disruption of broadband services at Ziro, owing to the June 14^th torrential rain. However, as a part of New Year resolution, I’ve resolved to keep you updated more frequently on the happenings of the state, this year. Hope I’m able to keep my resolution. Also, I’m working on face lifting the site and hopefully you would see the face lifted Arunachal Diary soon

And once again, Happy New Year!!