ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute Celebrates 78th Independence Day in Coimbatore

Dr. P Govindraj, Director of ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute in Coimbatore, hoisted the national flag and delivered a special address on the 78th Independence Day. The event highlighted the institute's commitment to national progress.


Coimbatore: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Sugarcane Breeding Institute in Coimbatore marked the 78th Independence Day with a flag hoisting ceremony and a special address by its director. The event underscored the institute's dedication to agricultural research and national development.

Dr. P Govindraj, Director of the ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute, hoisted the national flag at the institute's premises. Following the flag hoisting, she delivered a special Independence Day address to the gathered staff and dignitaries.

In her speech, Dr. P Govindraj likely highlighted the institute's contributions to sugarcane research and its role in advancing India's agricultural sector. The ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute, operating under the central government, has been at the forefront of sugarcane research and development in India.

The celebration of Independence Day at such a prestigious research institution serves as a reminder of the crucial role that agricultural research plays in India's progress and self-reliance. It also reflects the institute's commitment to contributing to the nation's growth through scientific advancements in sugarcane breeding and cultivation.

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