The inaugural ceremony of the CAU Regional Agri Fair 2025–26 was held on 17th November 2025 at the College of Agriculture, Kyrdemkulai, Meghalaya. The event was graced by several distinguished dignitaries, including His Excellency, Hon’ble Governor Shri C.H. Vijayashankar as the Chief Guest; Shri Timothy D. Shira, Hon’ble Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Fisheries and Tourism, Government of Meghalaya; Shri Kamakhya Prasad Tasa, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Government of India; and Shri H.C. Chaudhary, Principal Secretary to the Governor of Meghalaya, who attended as Guests of Honour.

The function was presided over by Dr. Anupam Mishra, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Central Agricultural University (CAU), Imphal. Prof. Ph. Ranjit Sharma, Director, Directorate of Extension Education, served as the Director & Organizing Secretary, while Prof. Ram Singh, Dean, College of Agriculture, Kyrdemkulai, served as the Local Organizing Secretary. The programme was also attended by the Directors of ICAR-ATARI Zones VI & VII, Directors of CAU, Deans of constituent colleges, eminent scientists, representatives of Krishi Vigyan Kendras, and officials from various line departments.