'Krishi Mela' begins in Rajkot; three lakh farmers expected

Around three lakh farmers from various parts of Saurashtra region in Gujarat are expected to visit the four-day-long 'Krishi-Mela' which began today at the Shastri Maidan here.
The agriculture fair was inaugurated by noted industrialist and Khodal Dham Trust President Naresh Patel here.
The fair has been organised by Infocom World. Besides, various organisations including Rajkot Engineering Association, Rajkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Agriculture University, Junagadh have extended their support to the event, aimed at educating peasants about modern farming techniques.
After opening the fair, Patel said that such events highly benefit farmers in the region as they get to know about the usage of latest technology to improve the quality of their agriculture products.

"The fair comprises of over 250 stalls of which 10 stalls have been allotted to non-government organisations working to create awareness among people about global warming," Jayesh Radadiya, managing director of Infocom World, said.
Early this year, the Khodal Dham Trust had organised the country's biggest Krushi Mela at Kagvad here, which was attended by over 20 lakh people.