The XVIth Workshop of AICRP on ESAAS was successfully hosted by the Department of Agricultural Engineering, NERIST, bringing together 300+ participants from academia, research institutions, and government agencies.

The event was inaugurated by Hon’ble Shri Gabriel D. Wangsu, Minister of Agriculture, Arunachal Pradesh, who emphasized the need for sustainable farming practices. Keynote addresses and technical sessions were led by experts from ICAR, NERIST, and allied organizations, focusing on agricultural ergonomics, safety, and engineering innovations.

🔹 Chief Guest: Shri Gabriel D. Wangsu, Hon’ble Minister
🔹 Guest of Honour: Prof. Narendranath S, Director, NERIST
🔹 Chairperson: Dr. S. N. Jha, DDG (Agricultural Engineering), ICAR
🔹 Co-Chairpersons: Dr. C. R. Mehta (Director, ICAR-CIAE) & Dr. K. P. Singh (ADG, Farm Engineering, ICAR)

The workshop provided a platform for interdisciplinary discussions, fostering collaboration in research and technology to improve agricultural safety and efficiency.