CELEBRATION OF MAHILA KISAN DIVAS

CELEBRATION OF 'MAHILA KISAN DIVAS' AT KVK, S.B.S. NAGAR

On 15^th October, 2017, Punjab Agricultural University’s Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar Celebrated “Mahila Kisan Divas” among rural women and adolescents. about 50 women were participated in this programme. Dr. Shikha Bathla, Assistant Professor (Home Science) welcomed the participants and explained the role of women from inside home to out side work place since ages to recent era i.e. in the field of agriculture, dairy farming, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, interior decoration, fashion designing, food preservation, co-opereate world & politics etc. Mrs Renu Bala (Demonstrator) encouraged the women to become independent to improve the standard of living for all members of family. S. Mohinder Singh Dosanjh (Progressive farmer) encouraged the rural women to become independent and participate more in trainings organized by KVK. Dr. Jugraj Singh Marok, (Deputy Director) emphasized that KVK imparts these sort of trainings among all the blocks of SBS district for self employment.
Smt. Khushkismat kaur (President, Sukhmani SHG ) from village Bhaghouran, Smt. sarabjit kaur (Aaganwadi worker ) from adopted village Sanawa, Smt.Kulwinder kaur (President, Dr. Amedkar SHG ) from adopted village Sanawa Smt. Aradahana & Paramjit (Baba Srichand SHG ) from adopted village Daultpur were also shared their experience with other audience.
On this special occasion, Smt. Khushkismat kaur (President, Sukhmani SHG ) from village Bhaghouran and Smt. Kulwinder kaur (President, Dr. Amedkar SHG ) from adopted village Sanawa were also honored for their remarkable contribution in earning & improving their lifestyle.

KVK, FARIDKOT CELEBRATED MAHILA KISAN DIVAS

KVK, Faridkot celebrated Mahila Kisan Divas at Village Sukhanwala of Distt. Faridkot on 15.10.2017. Ninety-one farm women and four farmers participated in the divas. Dr. Jaswinder Kaur Brar, Prof. (H.Sc) explained the importance of the day and sensitize the women regarding judicious use of their valuable time. She advised the use of multi-grains and vegetables in their daily diet. She motivated the women to grow kitchen garden, for more physical work and by learning skills from KVKs to start their own enterprise to generate income for family. Demonstration was given on Ghia Balls and nutritious pinni keeping in view the Diwali festival and to avoid adulterated sweets. An impressive exhibition was displayed showing multi-grains (Wheat, rice, bajra, oats, barley, jawar, maize, Alsi etc.), PAU honey, model of kitchen garden and preserved products.

KVK ROPAR CELEBRATED MAHILA KISAN DIVAS

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ropar celebrated Mahila Kisan Divas on October 15, 2017. The programme was celebrated in village Majri Thakedaran of Ropar District. Approximately 45 rural girls and women were present on this occasion. Dr. Vipan Kumar Rampal, Deputy Director (Training) said Mahila Kisan Divas is an appreciable step to encourage women for entrepreneurship. He said woman can increase her family income by adopting income generating activities. Dr. Mandeep Sharma, Assistant Professor (Home Science) said on this occasion that Mahila Kisan Divas was celebrated to empower women. It is necessary to aware women in the fields of women in agriculture, income generation, health and nutrition. She said Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ropar organizes different vocational training programmes for women. Women can receive trainings from KVK and start their own small scale enterprises to boost family income. Easy writing competition on the theme of income generating activities for women was conducted on this occasion. Debate was also organized on the theme of women in agriculture. Prizes were given to the best easy writer and debater. Different handmade articles were exhibited.