Pantnagar Krishi Mela 2026 | India's Largest Agricultural Fair

Pantnagar Krishi Mela | 5 Lakh Farmers in 4 Days

GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (India's first agri-university) har saal October mein Krishi Mela organize karti hai. 5 lakh+ farmers, 200+ exhibitors, 50+ machinery brands | Kumaon-Terai ka agricultural fair kiran.

Krishi Mela 2026 Details

Item	Details
Expected dates	October 8-11, 2026
Entry fee	Free for farmers, Rs 50 general
Timings	9 AM - 6 PM daily
Venue	GBPUAT campus, Pantnagar
Distance from Rudrapur	12 km

What You'll See

1. Seed Exhibition

200+ certified seed varieties | wheat, rice, maize, pulses, oilseeds. Direct farmer-to-scientist interaction.

2. Farm Machinery Showcase

Tractors (Mahindra, Sonalika, New Holland, John Deere), tillers, combine harvesters. Test-drive opportunities.

3. Livestock Section

Dairy cows (Jersey, HF, Sahiwal), buffaloes (Murrah), goats (Jamnapari, Beetal), and poultry breeds.

4. Organic Farming Demos

Vermicompost, jeevamrut preparation, NPM (Natural Plant Management) techniques.

5. Horticulture Stalls

Mushroom cultivation, beekeeping, floriculture, aromatic plants.

6. Fish Farming

Pond design, fish breeds, composite fish culture demos.

Best Buys at Krishi Mela

• Certified seeds (50-70% off market rate)
• Bio-fertilizers at subsidized rates
• Power tillers with government subsidy documentation
• Drip irrigation kits
• Solar pumps (PM-KUSUM scheme eligible)

Farmer Contests

• Best Farmer of the Region
• Best Vegetable Grower
• Best Dairy Producer
• Best Mushroom Grower

Prize: Rs 25,000-1 lakh + trophy + GBPUAT certification.

University Campus Tour

16,000-acre campus. Main building tour (1960 architecture), Borlaug Institute (Norman Borlaug connection), Dairy Research Center, Veterinary Hospital.

Where to Stay

• Country Inn Rudrapur | Rs 4.5K-8.5K. Best premium option.
• Hotel Sky Suites | Rs 3.5K-6K.
• GBPUAT Guest House | For visiting researchers, apply advance.
• Hotel Ratan Inn | Rs 2.5K-4.5K.

Food During Mela

• Kumaoni thali Rs 150-300
• Bansal Sweets stall (special mela pricing)
• Rajma-chawal Rs 100
• Jalebi + samosa combo Rs 60

Combine With

Pantnagar Airport proximity (just 10 km) makes this convenient. Post-mela, head to Nainital (75 km), Kashipur (45 km) or Haldwani (40 km).

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