Parliamentary delegation visits spices research station in Kodagu

Members of a delegation of the Parliamentary Standing Committee during their visit to ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research, Regional Station, at Appangala in Kodagu on Friday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Food Processing, headed by Charanjit Singh Channi, a member of the Lok Sabha, visited the ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR), Regional Station, at Appangala in Kodagu on Friday.

The delegation comprised 12 members of the Lok Sabha, four members of the Rajya Sabha, and officials from the Lok Sabha Secretariat. During the visit, the institute organised an exhibition highlighting the latest varieties and technologies in spice cultivation developed by the ICAR-IISR. Mr. Channi, the chairman of the committee, inauguratd the exhibition.

A meeting was convened, where R. Dinesh, Director of ICAR-IISR, Kozhikode, presented a comprehensive overview of the activities and achievements of the institute.

The committee had discussions with the scientists and officials from the ICAR-IISR. Officials present at the event included Sudhakar Pandey, ADG (FVS&MP), ICAR, New Delhi, S.J. Ankegowda, principal scientist and head, ICAR-IISR, Regional Station, Appangala, and senior officials and staff from the ICAR-IISR and its regional station.

The event also featured an insightful interaction with Prema Ganesh, a progressive farmer from Maragodu, who shared her experiences regarding spice farming in Kodagu.

Published - May 24, 2025 07:33 pm IST