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Hans India
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
UPCAR Celebrates 36th Foundation Day with National Symposium on Vision 2047 Agriculture
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Agricultural Research Council (UPCAR) celebrated its 36th Foundation Day with a high-profile National Symposium held at the Indian Sugarcane Research Institute (ISRI), Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow. The event, co-hosted by UPCAR and ISRI, focused on laying a comprehensive roadmap for "Developed Agriculture–Developed Uttar Pradesh @ 2047." Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the chief guest, inaugurated the symposium and extended best wishes to UPCAR on its anniversary. He applauded the council's achievements over the past 35 years and emphasized the transformative potential of agriculture in Uttar Pradesh. Highlighting the state's contribution—producing 20% of the country's food grains on just 11% of its arable land—he called for tripling agricultural output through enhanced research outreach and advanced technology adoption. The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of planning for the short, medium, and long term to achieve the Vision 2047 objectives. He cited the expansion of Centers of Excellence (including Israeli collaborations), climate-resilient farming methods, and improved seed quality as critical pillars. Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi underscored the historic achievement of producing 725 lakh metric tonnes of food grains during the 2024–25 Kharif season. He highlighted initiatives like the Accelerated Maize Programme and cow-based natural farming projects. A five-member expert committee has been established to enhance the operational efficiency of UPCAR. Council President Captain Vikas Gupta welcomed dignitaries and advocated for statutory recognition of UPCAR to amplify its impact. The technical session, chaired by Chief Secretary Rabindra and co-chaired by Dr. A.K. Singh, DDG, ICAR, featured expert discussions on regional agricultural prospects, natural farming, FPO models, horticulture, and sustainable agriculture. Young scientists recognized for their outstanding work included Dr. Rajendra Kumar Yadav (Kanpur), Dr. Rahul Kumar Singh (Varanasi), and several scholars from Ayodhya, Meerut, and Gorakhpur. Additionally, five meritorious workers were honored, and UPCAR's latest literature was released. The event saw participation from state ministers, research scientists, university chancellors, and FPO representatives, reinforcing the state's commitment to agricultural advancement.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
CSA bags ‘Outstanding Agricultural Univ' award
Kanpur: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath awarded Chandrashekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur with the Outstanding Agricultural University Award. The award was presented during the Agricultural Scientist Honor Ceremony and National Symposium held on the 36th Foundation Day of the Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research at the auditorium of the Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research in Lucknow on Tuesday. The awards were granted following approvals from the UP Agricultural Academic Committee. The university's vice-chancellor Dr Anand Kumar Singh received the Honorary Fellow 2024 award, director of extension Dr RK Yadav was honoured with the Best Scientist in Crop Improvement and Lifetime Achievement Award while Dr PK Singh received recognition in Crop Science, Dr VK Tripathi in Horticultural Science and Fellow Horticulture, and Dr Shweta Yadav was awarded the Best Teacher Award in Genetics and Plant Breeding. The university's media in-charge, Dr Khalil Khan, said that the Agricultural Science Center in Lakhimpur Kheri, operated under the university, was honoured for its outstanding extension activities. It is noteworthy that the awards were recommended by the committee during its general meeting on February 4, 2025. The VC said that it was a matter of pride that the university received 8 awards, including the Outstanding Agricultural University in the state.
Zawya
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Stakeholders urge prioritisation of women in land governance
The Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, has called on national actors in the land sector to actively implement the provisions of existing policies, especially the National Land Policy of 2013, to promote equitable land ownership and management. According to the premier, government has invested in land registration systems and community sensitisation programmes, however, gaps remain in implementation and cultural transformation of Ugandan societies. 'We still see customary practices that override statutory laws and discriminate against women. We must ask ourselves what are we doing as leaders, institutions and citizens to dismantle the invisible barriers that deny women their rightful stake in the land they till,' Nabbanja said. The Prime Minister's remarks were contained in a speech presented on her behalf by the Minister for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Judith Nabakooba, at the second National Symposium on Land Governance in Uganda. The event held at Parliament on Friday, 27 June 2025 was premised on the theme, 'Securing Women's Agricultural Land Ownership: A Political and Development Imperative'. Nabbanja said government is committed to bridging the gap through strengthening institutions that support land access and tenure security for women, fast-tracking gender responsive land registration processes, and promoting legal literacy and reforms that simplify access for women, particularly in rural areas. 'We must ensure that our policies, budgets and laws reflect the needs of women small-holder farmers. This journey requires more than political pledges, it requires systems that are transparent, accountable and gender responsive. We must ensure that land titling processes are simplified, decentralised and inclusive,' Nabbanja added. She also made a call to cultural institutions to harmonise tradition with constitutional values, to promote customary land ownership by women. 'SDG 5 on gender equity and SDG 2 on zero hunger cannot be achieved unless women have control over productive assets, especially land. We must operationalise these commitments through national action and put women at the center of land governance,' the Prime Minister said. The Chairperson of the Uganda Parliamentarians Land Management Forum, Hon. Christine Kaaya, called on focal entities in the land sector to work towards clearing the backlog associated with land advocacy. 'We must also amplify the discussions on land governance, dispute resolution, policies and all related statutory instruments. The debate on land governance should be on each and everyone's agenda,' Kaaya, also the District Woman Representative for Kiboga, said. The Oxfam Country Director in Uganda, Francis Odokorach, noted that 70 per cent of the workforce in the agricultural sector is comprised of women, however, only a small fraction of them own land, a disparity that undermines productivity. 'If they have full control over the land and can make decisions, we can expect sustainable development. But, it is not just a development question, it is a political imperative because it is deeply rooted in equity and constitutional values,' said. Odokorach. He also urged government leaders to prioritise gender in land policy, track how much is budgeted to ensure land certification programmes will effectively prioritise women, and also strengthen land information systems. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Parliament of the Republic of Uganda.
United News of India
21-06-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Cooperation is the soul of India's way of life: Amit Shah
Mumbai, June 20 (UNI) Cooperation is the soul of India's way of life, said Union Minister for Cooperation Amit Shah in Mumbai on Friday. He was speaking at the 'Sahakar Se Samriddhi' National Symposium organized at Hotel Fairmont today. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Cooperation Minister Babasaheb Patil, Agriculture Minister Adv. Manikrao Kokate and several others were present. Shah said that UN has declared 2025 as the 'International Year of Cooperatives'. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a historic step by establishing a separate Ministry of Cooperatives in the country. Now the aim is to establish two lakh new Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) in the country, he said. He further said that information about cooperative societies in every village across the country has been collected through a digital database, and Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka have made remarkable achievements in the cooperative sector. PACS societies will now not be limited to agriculture alone but will operate in 22 new service sectors. These include Jan Aushadhi Kendras, gas distribution, petrol pumps, railway ticketing services, taxi services. In the 'National Taxi' initiative, the taxi drivers will be the owners of the vehicle and their profits will be deposited directly in their bank accounts, he said. This initiatives will create new employment opportunities for women and youth, and will boost the rural economy. The country is moving towards a new era of cooperation said Shah. Speaking on occasion, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that Maharashtra has successfully implemented various schemes in rural areas through PACS and FPOs (Farmer Producer Organizations). These schemes have given a boost to employment generation and have provided a market chain to farmers. Maharashtra has fulfilled the objectives of the central government more efficiently, Fadnavis said. He further said that Maharashtra has a 120-year tradition of cooperation and this historical land is to celebrate the International Year of Cooperation. UNI SP RN
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
‘Research and collaboration fosters innovation'
Mangaluru: The department of chemistry and the Central Research Facility (CRF) at NITK Surathkal will hold a five-day National Symposium on Advances in Functional Materials for Energy and Catalytic Applications (AFMECA). It was inaugurated on his inaugural address, Ajay Mehta, vice-president of Shell India, stressed the critical role of research and collaboration in fostering innovation. Highlighting challenges such as CO₂ conversion, industry electrification, and electric vehicle penetration, he emphasised the importance of forums like AFMECA in uniting experts to address pressing global issues. "This symposium is a vital platform for fostering new ideas and advancing research," Mehta remarked, advocating for collective efforts to develop impactful solutions through shared knowledge and Srinivasan, director of CSIR-CSMCRI, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, in his address, lauded the symposium's theme and its focus on engaging young researchers. He highlighted the potential of youth to shape the future through advancements in science, technology, and collaboration. Noting the complexity of modern challenges, he stressed the necessity of disruptive thinking and unconventional perspectives in driving innovation. He emphasised the transformative potential of functional materials, catalysis, and molecular innovations, urging attendees to apply these technologies to solve real-world problems. Uday Bhat, dean of research and consultancy at NITK Surathkal, presided over the symposium features 13 expert lectures by distinguished academicians and scientists from institutions including IIT Hyderabad, IIT Dharwad, IIT Ropar, NIT Calicut, IISER Tirupati, CSIR-CSMCRI, CSIR Karaikudi, VIT Vellore, and JNCASR Bengaluru, alongside five lectures delivered by experts from NITK Surathkal. Additionally, industry professionals will discuss advancements in energy transition, catalysis, and materials design, emphasising India's role in integrating scientific innovation with environmental and economic sustainability.
