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Updated December 12th, 2018 at 16:02 IST

President Kovind Launches Mobile App For Farmers In Myanmar

President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday, December 12 launched a mobile app for farmers in Myanmar and dedicated a centre to promote agriculture research and education to the people

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President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday, December 12 launched a mobile app for farmers in Myanmar and dedicated a centre to promote agriculture research and education to the people. Kovind is in Myanmar on a two-city visit to continue India's high-level bilateral engagements under the rubric of the 'Act East Policy' and the 'Neighbourhood First Policy'.

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said that the president launched the mobile app on agritech while dedicating the Advanced Centre for Agricultural Research and Education (ACARE) in Yezin Agricultural University to the people of Myanmar.

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ACARE, a project assisted by the Indian government, focuses on genetics, post-harvest technology, participatory knowledge management and capacity building for farmers in Myanmar, Kumar said.

President Kovind also dedicated the Rice Bio Park in Yezin Agricultural University to the people of Myanmar which were set up under the mentorship of M S Swaminathan Research Foundation, he said.

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Later, the President and First Lady Savita arrived at the Yangon International Airport on their second leg of a two-city visit to Myanmar. They were welcomed by Phyo Min Thein, Chief Minister of Yangon along with other dignitaries.

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Published December 12th, 2018 at 16:02 IST

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