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Special trains to ferry farmers for 'Agritech Meet'

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Press Trust of India Jaipur
Special trains will be used for ferrying farmers for the Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet (GRAM) scheduled to be held here in November, a senior government official said today.

A decision to this effect was taken at the GRAM Orientation Workshop held here recently.

The department is in touch with the respective divisional railway managers of the railway divisions, Principal Secretary, Agriculture, Neelkamal Darbari said.

"The department is also endeavouring to bring at least 20 per cent women farmers out of the total number of farmers who will be attending the event. There will be special buses for women. Necessary arrangements will be made to ensure that their visit to GRAM is comfortable," a release quoting her said.
 

The event will also have activities like cattle's beauty pageant competition, 'Kisan Goshti'sessions wherein farmers can clear their doubts regarding agriculture and allied sectors.

The meet is scheduled to be held from November 9 to 11 jointly bythe state government and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).

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First Published: Aug 28 2016 | 6:22 PM IST

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