Virtual Inauguration Programme Schedule
17 March 2026 | 10:30 AM
09:30 – 10:30 AM
Registration
10:30 – 10:40 AM
National Song, ICAR Song & IIHR Song
10:40 – 10:45 AM
Welcome Address & Programme Introduction
Dr. Prakash Patil
Project Coordinator (Fruits), ICAR-IIHR
10:45 – 11:00 AM
Felicitation of Farmers and Dignitaries
11:00 – 11:10 AM
Success Stories by Farmers
11:10 – 11:20 AM
Remarks by Guest of Honour
Dr. S. Senthil Vinayagam
Director, Indian Institute of Plantation Management, Bengaluru
11:20 – 11:30 AM
Remarks by Chief Guest
Mr. Srinivasulu, IFS
Principal Secretary, Ecology & Environment, Govt. of Karnataka
11:30 – 11:40 AM
Presidential Address
Dr. T. K. Behera
Director, ICAR-IIHR
11:40 – 11:50 AM
Vote of Thanks
Dr. R. Senthil Kumar
Principal Scientist & Head, ICAR-IIHR
11:50 AM
National Anthem
12:00 PM onwards
High Tea