The University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Bengaluru, is organising a three-day Krishimela on 16, 17 and 18 November 2026 at its GKVK campus. The event aims to introduce farmers to drought management technologies and the latest agricultural innovations.
Major attractions and technology demonstrations
As part of the Krishimela, the university will showcase technologies and innovations relevant to farmers’ present-day agricultural challenges.
The major areas of focus include:
- Drought management technologies suitable for prevailing agricultural conditions.
- Crops and crop varieties suitable for drought-prone situations
- Improved agricultural practices and technologies for farmers.
- Technologies developed by various research departments of the University of Agricultural Sciences.
- Research innovations from State Agricultural Universities and national research institutions.
- El Niño-related agricultural challenges and drought-related issues.
- Climate-resilient agricultural practices.
- Weather-based agricultural information and forecasting technologies.
- Modern agricultural technologies, including precision farming.
- Technologies relating to horticulture, livestock, fisheries and other allied agricultural activities.
The exhibition will provide farmers with opportunities to interact with scientists, understand new technologies and obtain practical solutions to agricultural problems. The university will also facilitate knowledge sharing and technology transfer to help farmers adopt suitable practices and improve agricultural productivity.
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Inauguration and dignitaries
The Krishimela will be inaugurated on 16 November 2026 by:
1. Shri P. M. Narendraswamy – Hon’ble Minister for Agriculture, Government of Karnataka, and Pro-Chancellor of the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru.
2. Shri Krishna Byre Gowda – Hon’ble Minister, Greater Bengaluru Development, Government of Karnataka, who will preside over the inaugural programme.
The programme will also be attended by:
– Dr. P. Venkataravana – Vice-Chancellor, The University of Agricultural Sciences-Bangalore (UAS-B)
– Representatives of the Karnataka Government.
– Officials from the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru.
– Other distinguished guests.
– Members of the University’s Board of Management.
– Teaching and non-teaching staff.
– Students and other stakeholders.
Participation
Farmers, progressive farmers, farm women, agricultural students, researchers and other stakeholders are expected to participate in the Krishimela.
The event will serve as a platform for farmers to interact with scientists and agricultural experts, understand emerging technologies and explore practical solutions to farming challenges.
Interested farmers and other stakeholders are encouraged to participate in the three-day event.
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Disclaimer: Event details on this page are based on publicly available information (UAS Bangalore’s Krishimela 2026, page, from November 2026 – Translated into English) and may change – always check the organiser’s official website before you travel. Agrinews.in is an independent news agency and is not affiliated with the event, its organisers or the venue.
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