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Time of India
30-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
With NAAC Grade A, BAU sees rise in candidate turnout at entrance test this yr
1 2 3 Bhagalpur: With a Grade 'A' certification from National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bihar Agricultural University (BAU) witnessed an increase in the turnout of candidates in its entrance examination for postgraduate (PG) courses and PhD, held on Sunday. Last year, the turnout was 82.5%, which increased to 95.5% this time. Crediting their recent success in achieving NAAC Grade 'A' accreditation as the reason for the increase in the turnout, vice-chancellor (VC) D R Singh on Monday said that they have also been witnessing a sharp rise in inquiries from students as well as parents, more so women, from across the country for different undergraduate and PG courses, besides research (PhD), at the BAU. There are also inquiries about hostels and mess facilities. The VC added that in addition to academic distinctions, the BAU continues to gain recognition for its innovation ecosystem, especially through its incubation centre SABAGRIs, Krishi Vigyan Kendras, field-driven research programmes and partnerships with leading institutions at national and international levels.
Hans India
13-06-2025
- Science
- Hans India
Providing scientific solutions to farmers' challenges
Tadepalligudem (West Godavari District): The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA) which is scheduled from May 29 to June 15 is being conducted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Venkataramannagudem, under Dr YSR Horticultural University. It was a flagship outreach initiative by the Government of India aimed at empowering farmers ahead of the Kharif season. VKSA was spanned 45 villages in 25 mandals of East Godavari, West Godavari, and Eluru districts, reaching out to 16,262 farmers. Dr P Vijaya Lakshmi, Principal Scientist at KVK, VR Gudem, served as the nodal officer, with a team of scientists including Dr Pedababu, Dr Rekha, Dr Prasad Reddy, and Dr Deepthi. Scientists from Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research (IIOPR), Pedavegi, Dr Ramachandrudu, Dr Mary Rani, and Dr Premalatha also participated. The key focus of VKSA is on enhancing farmer incomes through scientific agricultural practices. During interactive sessions, the scientists stressed the importance of choosing climate-resilient and high-yielding varieties such as Bhima MTU-1140 and MTU-1232 as alternatives to the commonly grown Swarna variety. They also advocated for organic cultivation methods, soil testing, soil fertility enhancement techniques, and the adoption of oil palm as a major source of revenue. Special focus was laid on horticultural crops like coconut, cocoa, oil palm, banana, mango, cashew, and vegetables, all of which are increasingly affected by climate change, nutritional deficiencies, and pest attacks such as spiralling whiteflies. The initiative was carried out in close coordination with officials from the departments of Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, and Fisheries, with support from local political leaders and active participation from the farming community. Dr Vijaya Lakshmi expressed satisfaction over the successful execution of the programme and the overwhelming response from farmers. 'We are glad to have directly reached thousands of farmers and provided scientific solutions to their field-level challenges,' she said.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Intense downpours wreak havoc on crops across Goa
Panaji: After four consecutive days of unrelenting pre-monsoon downpours, farmers across several talukas in Goa are grappling with crop damage, with paddy, fruits, and vegetable cultivations hit particularly hard. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In Chandor, rabi paddy was in the process of harvest but had to be abandoned midway. As of Friday, an estimated 10-15 hectares of farmland was submerged, leaving the crop waterlogged. Around 2 hectares of paddy fields in Cuncolim were also under water. Additional scattered pockets across Salcete are reporting localised damage. Salcete Zonal Agriculture Officer (ZAO) Rajesh Costa described the situation as severe. 'We are looking at crops in approximately 1.5 lakh square metres of area that were damaged in the taluka,' Costa said. 'So far, farmers reported a loss of approximately Rs 10 lakh in paddy, fruits, and vegetables.' The damage was not confined to fields alone. 'Some farmers were not prepared for such a sudden downpour. They left harvested paddy out in the open to dry, and now those crops are beginning to sprout due to excess moisture,' Costa said. He warned that if the rain continues, late mango varieties such as mussarat and hilario could also face damage. Meanwhile, in Madrem, nearly 2 hectares of farmland cultivated by six farmers were reported damaged, according to Pernem ZAO Ranjeet Mhapsekar. Efforts are now under way to assess the full extent of the damage and provide relief to the affected farmers. 'Compensation to the farmers under the Shetkari Aadhar Nidhi scheme is under process,' Mhapsekar told TOI . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In Betalbatim, the inundation affected watermelon crops. Island villages such as Divar also saw some flooding in Malar, where sweet potatoes and chilli crops are being grown. In Colem, six to seven hectares of rabi paddy were damaged due to the intense rainfall, and the seeds have even started germinating. 'We inspected the fields at Dharbandora, and there is total damage. All Krishi card holders will be compensated for this loss,' said agricultural officer, Shiwangi Paidarker.
India Gazette
14-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
"Our govt is constantly working to make Madhya Pradesh prosperous," says MP CM Mohan Yadav
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], May 14 (ANI): Ahead of his visit to Bengaluru to participate in an interactive session on 'Investment Opportunities in Madhya Pradesh', Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday said that his government is constantly working to make Madhya Pradesh prosperous through employment-oriented works for youth, women, poor and farmers. CM Yadav will participate in the 'Invest in MP' session to be held in Bengaluru on Wednesday to propel industrial investment in the state to new heights. He will address an interactive session where he will present the state's industrial strengths and policy commitments to India's leading investors. Speaking to ANI, the CM said, 'Our government is constantly working to make Madhya Pradesh prosperous through employment-oriented works for youth, women, poor and farmers. We are working especially in different areas of Madhya Pradesh related to industry and trade. On the one hand, we are organising 'Krishi Udyog Samagam' in various zones to build a series of agro-based industries. The next agriculture conclave will be held in Narsinghpur on May 26. Earlier, it was held in Mandsaur district.' 'Additionally, I am going to Bangalore. Wagons of Vande Bharat Railway will be made in Bhopal, which will provide employment opportunities to various people. Therefore, we will give land allotment letter to a Bengaluru-based industry for its upcoming unit in Madhya Pradesh. Soon, we will permored the bhoomi pujan of the unit. This will provide employment opportunities to about 23 lakh people,' the Chief Minister said. He further emphasised that over 50 per cent investors of combining Global Investors Summit and all the Regional Industry Conclaves have been allotted land and bhoomi pujan of various industrial units have been performed. 'With this, we are moving towards our objective while enriching our state for which we have declared this year as the year of industry and employment... Under the leadership of PM Modi, our government is continuously working for the development of the state,' he added. According to an official release, after arriving in Bengaluru, CM Yadav will visit the BEML (Bharat Earth Movers Limited) campus and attend the dedication ceremony of the 2100th metro coach. During the event, land allotment documents for BEML's upcoming unit in Madhya Pradesh will also be formally handed over. Furthermore, the Chief Minister will hold one-on-one meetings with key investors from sectors such as IT, electronics, manufacturing, defence, automobiles, tourism, and technology to discuss investment opportunities directly, stated the release. Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) is a premier public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. It is leading in manufacturing metro rail coaches, defence equipment, and mining and construction machinery. Its Bengaluru-based manufacturing facility exemplifies modern engineering and indigenous technology, contributing significantly to the vision of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India), it added. (ANI)
