International Seeds Day - April 26, 2023

Seed is the basic and most critical input for sustainable agriculture. The response of all other inputs depends on the quality of seeds to a large extent. For farmers, seed is life. Therefore, integrity and sanctity of every seed should be preserved and protected. Recognizing the importance of seeds, every year, on 26th April, International Seeds Day is celebrated. Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University, School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS) celebrated the same to make the students aware of the importance of seed.

Student volunteers from SAS displayed various topic in related to seed and explain the same to visitors. A total of 22 indigenous south Indian paddy seeds are displayed and that act as a centre for attraction. The programme was organised by Dr. R. Kamaraj Kennedy, Assistant Professor, SAS, under the guidance of Dean, SAS. The Vice-Chancellor and Registrar visited the event and actively interacted with students. A total of 260 students, research scholars and faculties visited the event and enriched their knowledge. The event came to an end by 5.00 PM.