A ‘Green Drive’ was organized at Hayathnagar Research Farm (HRF) of ICAR-Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA), Hyderabad on 20th December, 2024 as part of Swacchta Pakhwada. Dr. K. V. Rao, Head (Division of Resource Management) was the Chief Guest of the programme. High value fruit tree saplings are planted at HRF.

This is for the first time Fig tree is introduced in ICAR-CRIDA research farm. CRIDA staff including scientists, technical, supporting staff and KVK staff also actively involved in the plantation drive.