The National Horticulture Fair will start on February 8, 2021. It is a five-day event that will be organised at the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR) campus. People from all across India will also participate the event virtually.
About National Horticulture Fair
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The theme of the National Horticulture Fair 2021 will be: ‘Horticulture for Start-Up and Stand-Up India’.
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The theme seeks to encourage the farmers to become entrepreneurs.
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The fair will be organised by the Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR).
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It will be held virtually as well as offline.
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Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the physical entry of participants is restricted to 30,000.
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Farmers will also participate in the event with the help of 721 Krishi Vijnana Kendras and 11 Agricultural Technology Application Research Institutes.
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In order for people to participate in the events, arrangements have also been made at the agricultural training centres of state governments.
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During the event, around 211 live demonstrations will be showcased.
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Through the event, the farmers can also interact with the scientists.