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Time of India
6 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
Telangana State Agricultural University creates a gene bank to preserve local wild plant varieties
Hyderabad: By redeveloping the botanical garden on the campus, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU) aims to create a gene bank of local varieties of wild fruits and flowers. Officials said they are planting many local varieties, including 'jitregi' (Bombay blackwood), 'bandaru' (hop bush tree), 'somi' ('Prosopis cineraria'), 'kanuka' (Indian beech or pongamia), which are close to extinction or not easily available even in the forests of Telangana. They said the project has been taken up to ensure that all these seeds will be available at one place even after hundreds of years. 'Many of these forest plants are not easily available. Further, it is very difficult to grow these plants in nurseries. So, there is a chance that seeds of these plants, which are already close to extinction, might not be available at all in the future. To make sure that such a situation does not arise, we are creating a gene bank or germplasm bank,' Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA), director (urban forestry) VSNV Prasad told TOI. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad He said that once a gene bank is created, they would be able to propagate a plant either by using its seed or through tissue culture after 10, 15 or even a 100 years down the line. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo On Monday, as part of the inaugural of Vana Mahotsavam at PJTSAU campus, 2,200 trees were planted on five acres at the botanical garden of the agriculture university. While the chief minister, who inaugurated the programme, planted a rudraksha tree, 'marri' (banyan), 'raavi' (peepul or sacred fig), 'juvvi' (white fig tree), and 'pogada' (Spanish cherry tree) among other saplings were planted on the campus. Officials said HMDA would be planting local saplings in 150 acres on the campus. The project would be carried out throughout the year. 'The varsity has already given a contract to cut down eucalyptus and subabul trees on campus, spread over 150 acres of land. As and when they hand over a parcel of land to us, we will be planting saplings. However, we have to start planting from interiors to peripheral land so that saplings are not disturbed by the movement of trucks or other vehicles once they are planted,' Prasad added. PJTSAU vice-chancellor Aldas Janaiah said that efforts were on to give a new lease of life to the botanical garden on the campus, which has been neglected in the last 10 to 15 years.
The Hindu
21-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
₹7,770.83 crore disbursed under Rythu Bharosa, benefiting over 66 lakh farmers
The State government disbursed ₹7,770.83 crore as of Saturday under the Rythu Bharosa scheme for the Vanakalam crop, covering 126.28 lakh acres and benefiting 66,18,931 farmers who hold land up to 9 acres. During the launch of the Rythu Nestham programme held at Prof. Jayashankar Telangana Agriculture University in Hyderabad on Monday, June 16, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy stated that ₹9,000 crore would be credited as the Vanakalam instalment of Rythu Bharosa, the farmers' investment support scheme, within nine days. As promised, the State government is disbursing the amount every day since Monday. On the sixth day, 67,352 farmers holding up to 8 acres (total of 4,43,193.20 acres) were credited with the amount, while 39,164 farmers holding up to 9 acres (total of 3,23,875 acres) were provided with financial assistance, much to the joy of the farmers.
Hans India
21-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
True Tribute to Prof. Jayashankar Lies in Realizing His Vision: All-Party Committee Observes 14th Death Anniversary in Aiza
Gadwal: The 14th death anniversary of Telangana ideologue Professor K. Jayashankar was commemorated with great reverence on Friday in front of the MRC building at the Aiza Municipality center. The event was organized by the Aiza All-Party Committee under the leadership of Dandora Anjaneyulu. As a mark of respect, floral tributes were offered to the statue of Professor Jayashankar. During the memorial event, several speakers paid homage to his unparalleled contribution to the Telangana movement and recalled his lifelong struggle to secure a separate statehood for Telangana. They stated that Professor Jayashankar dedicated his entire life to liberating Telangana from the exploitation of Andhra rulers and tirelessly worked both in India and abroad, voicing the plight of Telangana on international platforms. His intellectual leadership and relentless activism were crucial in mobilizing people across all corners of the region, culminating in the formation of a geographically distinct Telangana state. Speakers emphasized that Jayashankar's dream was not just for a separate Telangana, but a socially just Telangana, where everyone would have access to employment and sustainable livelihoods. They stressed that the real tribute to his legacy would be the realization of his socio-economic vision, which is still a work in progress. They called upon all sections of society and political leadership to strive toward fulfilling the aspirations that Professor Jayashankar stood for. Among those who participated in the program were Nagar Doddi Venkata Ramulu, Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy, Kuruvapallayya, Prabhakar, Md. Taher, Macherla Prakash, Vinod, Ashwa Mareppa, Moses, Mahesh, Nagar Doddi Kiran, Bhimasena Rao, Nazeer, Niteesh, Jani, Hanumanthu, Anandaraju, Chinna, and several others. The memorial event served as both a tribute and a call to action, reminding the attendees and the public that Professor Jayashankar's true homage lies in translating his visionary ideals into reality — ensuring justice, dignity, and opportunity for every citizen of Telangana.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Digitising farming: Telangana to launch India's first agri-robotics lab at PJTAU today
HYDERABAD: In a first for the country, Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU) is set to launch the Agri Robotics IoT Solutions for Agriculture (ARISA) Lab on Saturday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Supported by BITS Pilani and IIT Hyderabad, the initiative marks a major step toward digitising agriculture in Telangana. The university aims to unveil its first robotic model within a year - designed specifically to assist in weeding and harvesting tasks. University officials highlighted a growing concern: The average age of farmers in the state is now around 60, and the younger generation is showing less interest in agriculture. With the prospect of a labour shortage looming, there's an urgent need to make farming more efficient and less labour-intensive. The ARISA Lab will focus not only on robotics but also on Internet of Things (IoT) innovations, pesticide control, and weed management technologies. Speaking about the initiative, vice-chancellor Aldas Janaiah said, "In the coming years, fewer people may be willing to work in agriculture, so we must develop advanced tools. The robotics lab will function under our newly established Centre for Digital Agriculture. The State Bank of India has sanctioned ₹12 crore for this initiative. We plan to roll out a customised robot model within a year that can handle weeding and harvesting. " He said the long-term vision is to digitally transform agriculture in Telangana by 2047. Apart from the ARISA Lab, the centre will house three other advanced labs aimed at developing AI-based solutions to tackle key agricultural challenges. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now One such unit is a drone lab, working in partnership with the Telangana Drone Academy to train farmers in drone operations. A third lab has started piloting digital solutions in Vemulawada. According to officials, smart soil sensors deployed there can generate instant reports on soil nutrient levels - functioning like an ATM dispensing data. "Understanding soil nutrition is crucial for choosing the right cropping patterns and ensuring better yields," an official explained. The same lab is also developing sensor-based systems for pesticide and water management, with alerts that can warn farmers of pest threats in advance. Technical and financial backing for this effort is being provided by Germany.
India Today
17-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
Telangana to release Rs 9,000 crore for farmers' scheme despite financial crisis
The Telangana government is preparing to release Rs 9,000 crore under its Rythu Bharosa scheme within the next nine days, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced. Speaking at the Rythu Nestham programme held at Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University on Monday, the Chief Minister reaffirmed his government's commitment to farmer welfare despite the state's ongoing financial crisis.'The government is ready to release Rs 9,000 crore Rythu Bharosa scheme benefit in the farmers' accounts in nine days. The state will flourish only when the farmer is happy,' the Chief Minister said, indicating that preparations were underway to ensure the funds reach beneficiaries without move comes at a time when Telangana is grappling with serious fiscal challenges, which, according to the Chief Minister, stem from the mismanagement of the previous administration. 'The state cannot recover from the financial crisis created by the previous government even in the next 100 years,' he said, accusing the former regime of leaving behind an Rs 8.2 lakh crore debt burden. Revanth Reddy underscored the importance of agriculture to both the economy and governance. 'Governments cannot be formed without the support and blessings of the farmers. The role of farmers is crucial to win as MLA, MP and also become Chief Minister of a state,' he inherited financial distress, the Chief Minister said his administration had already spent Rs 1 lakh crore on farmer welfare over the past 18 months. He framed this spending not as a burden, but as a necessary corrective measure. 'Against all odds, we are moving forward by taking corrective measures one by one,' he Rythu Bharosa scheme is central to these efforts. Designed to offer financial relief to both land-owning and landless farmers, the scheme provides Rs 12,000 per acre annually, split into two payments of Rs 6,000 per acre per crop season. It replaces the earlier Rythu Bandhu scheme with an expanded scope — including tenant farmers and agricultural labourers — and excludes land used for industrial or real estate program aims to reduce farmers' dependency on private moneylenders, enabling them to invest in better seeds, fertilizers, and sustainable practices. By extending support to vulnerable sections and focusing on cultivated lands, the government aims to boost rural incomes, ensure food security, and correct the shortcomings of past welfare Reddy also highlighted agricultural successes under his administration. 'Telangana has become the number one state in paddy production in the country. Today, I am seeing happiness in the eyes of every farmer. What more do I want as the Chief Minister of Telangana?' he attributed this turnaround to the government's active encouragement of fine variety paddy cultivation, backed by a 500 bonus and procurement assurance. 'The People's Government instilled confidence among the farmers by purchasing every single grain,' he Chief Minister concluded by asserting the government's long-term commitment to farmer welfare. 'My government will remain for 10 years and we are undeterred by the dharnas held by the opposition parties,' he said, while urging farmers to adopt new agricultural techniques with state Reel
