With Food and Agriculture Minister


25.7.07


Today, I met Honourable Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Naren Dey at his chamber of Writer's building, Kolkata.


I was accompanied by some Professors and Administrative officer regarding one project related to attitude of farmers towards acceptance of high yielding technology. Minister requested me to submit one proposal.


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