The event attracted 51 researchers and breeders from 24 organisations, including representatives from public and private sectors, the Indian Institute of Millet Research (IIMR), as well as leading small millets research institutions.
A ‘Field Day’ is an occasion for the Amateur Radio operators aka Ham operators to test their skills in erecting antennae and establishing communication links with outside world with HF and VHF bands. A special call sign AU5HYD was allocated by the Union Government for the event.