Mangaluru : “A Day with Farmer” event was organized by the Department of Information Science and Engineering of Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management Mangalore near Kavalapadoor of Bantwal taluk.

The event was supported by Mr. Pramod Rai, an agriculturist and member of Kavalapadoor Grama Panchayath, who also addressed students by making them understanding the importance of paddy cultivation, practices and protocols to be followed during paddy cultivation and guided the students about planting paddy samplings. The 100+ students along with the faculty involved in planting paddy samplings in 1 acre of paddy field which was left barren land from last two years near Kavalapadoor Village of Bantwal Taluk.

The land owners, Mr. Vital Rai, Mr. Gopal Rai and their family members with other villagers guided the students and faculties by extending their support throughout the event. Dr. Rajesha S, Principal of Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management Mangalore and Dr. Mustafa Basthikodi, Head of the Department of Information Science and Engineering coordinated from college side and extended their complete support for the grand success of this societal contribution.