The second Group Discussion of AICRP on Fruits held at MPUAT, Udaipur, Rajasthan from 26th February to 1st March 2015.

Dr. N.K. Krishna Kumar, Deputy Director General (Hort.) ICAR inaugurated the group discussion; highlighted the need for refinement of technology in order for its acceptance among the farming community.

Dr. S. Ayyappan, Secretary (DARE) and Director General, ICAR graced the occasion; emphasized the development of programmes to achieve the targeted production of fruit crops in India to the tune of 100 million tonnes. A total of 160 delegates including growers and nurserymen of Rajasthan participated in the four day event.