Jaipur, Sep 26 (KNN) Giving a boost to the sectors related to agriculture, a three-day 'Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet (GRAM) 2016' is scheduled to be held here from November 9 to 11 this year.

The Government of Rajasthan jointly with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) is organizing the event. The meet is expected to be attended by over 40,000 farmers from across the country.

In addition to farmers, the event will also be an important platform for investors, manufacturers and the academicians and researchers.

An exhibition is going to be one of the main features of the GRAM for which a total area of 5000 sqmt indoor and 4100 sq m outdoor space has been earmarked as an exhibition area during the event.

Furthermore, an area of 3500 sqmt is earmarked for Animal Husbandry where cattle and livestock will be displayed. A 3000 sqmt area will be used for developing a model of smart farm, said Principal Secretary Agriculture Neelkamal Darbari, according to a release.

Principal Secretary Agriculture further informed that the exhibition area will be divided into various categories like Livestock, Agri-Diversification & Retailers, Post-Harvest Technologies, Agri Inputs & Protected Cultivation, Organic Farming, Food & Food Processing Technologies, Farm Machinery, Implements and Allied Services, Financial Institution, Irrigation, Plasticulture & Precision Farming.

The knowledge transfer will also play a pivotal role during the three-day agri-exposition. This will be done through a series of conferences, and ‘Kishan Gosthis’.

During the three-day exposition there will be sessions on topics like Sustainable & Innovative Agriculture Practices for Doubling Farmers Income; Role of Plasticulture In Next Generation Agriculture; New Age Agri Marketing Solutions for Farmers; Animal Husbandry for Sustainable Livelihood; Opportunities for Agri Tourism in Rajasthan.

The Animal Husbandry Department will organize prize winning competitions for cattle breeders who showcase their high end breeds of animals.