Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav open day event” along with “the International Day for Biological Diversity” and “Fascination of Plant Day-2021 (FoPD)” was organised at National Agri Food Biotechnology institute (NABI) under the umbrella of Science Setu and European Plant Science Organization on 25th May 2021.
Dr. K C Bansal, Professor and Former Director, National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resource (NBPGR), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi delivered a lecture on “Harnessing Agrobiodiversity for Food and Nutrition” to celebrate the occasion. He suggested that the problem of nutrition and food security can only be addressed by optimum utilization of plant biodiversity. Dr Bansal also emphasised on protecting the mother nature and plant biodiversity. One can protect agricultural biodiversity by diversifying food and diet resources, and also promote underutilised or neglected food crops. The fascination of plant event was attended by approximately hundred students and faculties of various colleges, universities and Research Institute. The event was concluded by proposing a vote of the thanks.