Standing committee Elected on Agriculture Invites Suggestions.

The standing committee on agriculture has invited memoranda containing views and suggestion of experts, individuals, institutions, organisations and other stakeholders, according to a PIB release with a view to elicit information on comprehensive agriculture research based on geographical conditions and impact of climatic changes to ensure food security in the country.

The suggestions have been sought on issues such as the need to evolve new varieties of crops, which can withstand climatic fluctuations; need to develop indigenous varieties of cattle that can withstand extreme climatic stress; requirement to evolve improved methods of irrigation; need to develop system for precision horticulture and protected cultivation; need to popularise consumption of crops/fruits, which can provide better nutrition; diversification of species of fish to enhance production from fisheries sector; need to strengthen agriculture extension system and focus on agriculture education and others.

Memorandum (two copies) can be sent to The Director (R&A), Lok Sabha Secretariat, Room No. 152, Parliament House Annexe, New Delhi-110001. email: agricom@sansad.nic.in.

Source:http://www.thehindu.com/