The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Food Processing, chaired by Charanjit Singh Channi, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, visited the ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR), Regional Station, Appangala on 23rd May 2025. The delegation comprised 12 Members of the Lok Sabha, 4 Members of the Rajya Sabha, and officials from the Lok Sabha Secretariat. During the visit, the institute organized an exhibition highlighting the latest varieties and technologies in spice cultivation developed by ICAR-IISR. The exhibition was inaugurated by Shri Charanjit Singh Channi, the Hon’ble Chairman of the Committee.
An official meeting was convened, where Dr. R. Dinesh, Director of ICAR-IISR, Kozhikode, presented a comprehensive overview of the activities and achievements of the institute. The committee had interactive discussions with the scientists and officials from ICAR-IISR. Officials present at the event included Dr. Sudhakar Pandey, ADG (FVS&MP), ICAR, New Delhi; Dr. S. J. Ankegowda, Principal Scientist & Head, ICAR-IISR, Regional Station, Appangala; along with senior officials and staff from ICAR-IISR and its Regional Station. The event also featured an insightful interaction with Mrs. Prema Ganesh, a progressive farmer from Maragodu, who shared her perspectives and experiences regarding spice farming in Kodagu.
