ICAR-CRIJAF Celebrates International Day of Plant Health 2024
ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore, marked the International Day of Plant Health to raise awareness.
Source: GNews World DayICAR-CRIJAF (Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres) in Barrackpore celebrated the International Day of Plant Health. This day, observed annually on May 12th, aims to raise global awareness about how protecting plant health can help end hunger, reduce poverty, protect the environment, and boost economic development. Healthy plants are crucial for food security and ecosystem services. The celebration highlighted the importance of preventing the spread of plant pests and diseases across borders.
- International Day of Plant Health is observed annually on May 12th.
- The United Nations General Assembly declared May 12th as the International Day of Plant Health in 2022.
- The theme for the International Day of Plant Health often focuses on preventing the spread of pests and diseases.
- ICAR-CRIJAF is a premier institute under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
- Protecting plant health is vital for achieving several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including zero hunger.
Observed on May 12th each year, this day aims to raise global awareness on how protecting plant health can help end hunger, reduce poverty, protect the environment, and boost economic development. It emphasizes preventing the spread of plant pests and diseases.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres is a premier institute under ICAR. Established in 1953 and located in Barrackpore, West Bengal, it conducts research on jute and allied fibre crops.
A specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Its goal is to achieve food security for all and ensure people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. Founded in 1945, HQ in Rome, Italy.
Questions on Important Days often ask for the date, the theme, or the significance of the day. For agricultural institutes, their location and parent body are frequently tested.
Remember 'Plant Health' on 'May 12'. Think of 'May' as 'My' plants, and '12' as 'two' leaves, symbolizing plant life.