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Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
40% increase in agri production in last 11 years: Union minister
Patna: Union minister for agriculture and family welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday called upon agricultural scientists to develop advanced technologies, including portable fertiliser testing tools, in response to farmers' demands so that India could become a developed nation. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Speaking as the chief guest at the fourth convocation of Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU) at Pusa (Samastipur), Chouhan emphasised that since most Indian farmers operate on small landholdings, there is a greater need for compact, efficient machinery rather than large-scale equipment. More than 850 scholars of the university received their degrees, and nearly 20 of them were awarded gold medals at the convocation. Union minister of state for agriculture and farmers welfare, Ram Nath Thakur, and the state's deputy chief minister and agriculture minister Vijay Kumar Sinha also attended the convocation. The minister called for research focused on extending the shelf life of perishable agricultural produce like litchi and tomato. He also urged the students to put their knowledge and research to practical use and contribute to ensuring food security of India. Chouhan pointed out that under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, the country's food reserves are abundant. "We are now exporting wheat, and there was a significant increase in rice production as well. The production of food grains reached such levels that additional storage facilities are being arranged in the country," he said. "There has been 40% increase in agricultural production and Basmati rice exports worth Rs50,000 crore in the last 11 years under PM Modi govt, and we need to increase production per hectare," Chouhan said. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The minister also emphasised the importance of promoting natural farming as a sustainable solution to safeguard the planet for future generations. He called upon the degree recipients to adopt farming as their careers and implement their knowledge in ensuring the implementation of natural farming. He further said, "Samastipur is the gateway to Mithilanchal, the sacred land of King Janak and Goddess Sita, who is an inspiration to women in India." The convocation was held in accordance with the traditions of the age-old Mithila culture, as the guests were wearing Mithila paag (headgear) with Madhubani painting on the occasion Speaking on the occasion, state deputy chief minister Vijay Kumar Sinha said that Bihar launched a number of schemes to promote the production of millets, pulses, and oils. RPCAU scholars engaged in research on these crops are being paid a monthly stipend of Rs 10,000, besides an annual contingency grant of Rs one lakh. Furthermore, the industries department has also set up an innovation and incubation centre on this campus, the minister said. RPCAU's vice-chancellor P S Pandey, in his annual report, pointed out that in the last nine years after its central takeover; the university developed 23 new varieties of different crops and 27 new agricultural techniques. Kashvi Kajal and Parna Chatterji were awarded the visitor's gold medals for UG topper students across the colleges. The chancellor's gold medal for the overall PG topper was awarded to Aditi Banik and Amimsha Limboo Subba. The vice-chancellor's gold medal to PhD toppers was awarded to Debabrata Nath and Jeevitha. Patna: Union minister for agriculture and family welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday called upon agricultural scientists to develop advanced technologies, including portable fertiliser testing tools, in response to farmers' demands so that India could become a developed nation. Speaking as the chief guest at the fourth convocation of Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU) at Pusa (Samastipur), Chouhan emphasised that since most Indian farmers operate on small landholdings, there is a greater need for compact, efficient machinery rather than large-scale equipment. He also called for research focused on extending the shelf life of perishable agricultural produce like litchi and tomato. More than 850 scholars of the university received their degrees, and nearly 20 of them were awarded gold medals at the convocation. Union minister of state for agriculture and farmers welfare, Ram Nath Thakur, and the state's deputy chief minister and agriculture minister Vijay Kumar Sinha also attended the convocation. Chouhan pointed out that under the leadership of the PM Modi, the country's food reserves are abundant. "We are now exporting wheat, and there was a significant increase in rice production as well. The production of food grains reached such levels that additional storage facilities are being arranged in the country. This marks a record growth in agricultural output," he said. The minister also emphasised the importance of promoting natural farming as a sustainable solution to safeguard the planet for future generations. He called upon the degree recipients to adopt farming as their careers and implement their knowledge in ensuring the successful implementation of natural farming. The convocation was held in accordance with the traditions of the age-old Mithila culture, as the guests were wearing Mithila paag (headgear) with Madhubani painting on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, state deputy chief minister Vijay Kumar Sinha said that Bihar launched a number of schemes to promote the production of millets, pulses, and oils. RPCAU scholars engaged in research on these crops are being paid a monthly stipend of Rs 10,000, besides an annual contingency grant of Rs one lakh. Furthermore, the industries department has also set up an innovation and incubation centre on this campus, the minister said. RPCAU's vice-chancellor P S Pandey, in his annual report, pointed out that in the last nine years after its central takeover; the university developed 23 new varieties of different crops and 27 new agricultural techniques. It was also awarded 13 patents on its innovations, besides a GI tag on 'Marcha Dhan', a variety of paddy, during the period. The university introduced several new PG diploma and certificate courses, including AI, IoT, big data analytics, drone technology, and e-marketing, with a view to meeting the needs of modern agriculture, he added. Kashvi Kajal and Parna Chatterji were awarded the visitor's gold medals for UG topper students across the colleges. The chancellor's gold medal for the overall PG topper was awarded to Aditi Banik and Amimsha Limboo Subba. The vice-chancellor's gold medal to PhD toppers was awarded to Debabrata Nath and Jeevitha.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Union agri minister urges scientists to develop compact machinery for farming, fertiliser testing tools
Patna: Union minister for agriculture and family welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday called upon agricultural scientists to develop advanced technologies, including portable fertiliser testing tools, in response to farmers' demands so that India could become a developed nation. Speaking as the chief guest at the fourth convocation of Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU) at Pusa (Samastipur), Chouhan emphasised that since most Indian farmers operate on small landholdings, there is a greater need for compact, efficient machinery rather than large-scale equipment. He also called for research focused on extending the shelf life of perishable agricultural produce like litchi and tomato. More than 850 scholars of the university received their degrees, and nearly 20 of them were awarded gold medals at the convocation. Union minister of state for agriculture and farmers welfare, Ram Nath Thakur, and the state's deputy chief minister and agriculture minister Vijay Kumar Sinha also attended the convocation. Chouhan pointed out that under the leadership of the PM Modi, the country's food reserves are abundant. "We are now exporting wheat, and there was a significant increase in rice production as well. The production of food grains reached such levels that additional storage facilities are being arranged in the country. This marks a record growth in agricultural output," he said. The minister also emphasised the importance of promoting natural farming as a sustainable solution to safeguard the planet for future generations. He called upon the degree recipients to adopt farming as their careers and implement their knowledge in ensuring the successful implementation of natural farming. The convocation was held in accordance with the traditions of the age-old Mithila culture, as the guests were wearing Mithila paag (headgear) with Madhubani painting on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, state deputy chief minister Vijay Kumar Sinha said that Bihar launched a number of schemes to promote the production of millets, pulses, and oils. RPCAU scholars engaged in research on these crops are being paid a monthly stipend of Rs 10,000, besides an annual contingency grant of Rs one lakh. Furthermore, the industries department has also set up an innovation and incubation centre on this campus, the minister said. RPCAU's vice-chancellor P S Pandey, in his annual report, pointed out that in the last nine years after its central takeover; the university developed 23 new varieties of different crops and 27 new agricultural techniques. It was also awarded 13 patents on its innovations, besides a GI tag on 'Marcha Dhan', a variety of paddy, during the period. The university introduced several new PG diploma and certificate courses, including AI, IoT, big data analytics, drone technology, and e-marketing, with a view to meeting the needs of modern agriculture, he added. Kashvi Kajal and Parna Chatterji were awarded the visitor's gold medals for UG topper students across the colleges. The chancellor's gold medal for the overall PG topper was awarded to Aditi Banik and Amimsha Limboo Subba. The vice-chancellor's gold medal to PhD toppers was awarded to Debabrata Nath and Jeevitha.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Science
- Time of India
ISRO to fund carbon farming at RPCAU
Patna: In a major scientific leap for agricultural sustainability in Bihar, Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU), Pusa, has entered into a partnership with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to promote carbon farming, an emerging practice seen as vital to mitigating climate change. The collaboration, announced on Thursday, is a significant shift towards space-assisted agricultural research in the state. RPCAU vice-chancellor P S Pandey announced the development during the inauguration of the university's 19th general research council (kharif) meeting, saying that official communication from ISRO was received earlier in the day. "The entire funding for this collaborative work will be provided by ISRO," he said. Under this initiative, ISRO's Space Applications Centre (SAC) will install a high-resolution Eddy Covariance (EC) tower on the university campus. The tower will enhance research capacity by generating high-frequency, accurate data on carbon dioxide and water vapour fluxes. "This will greatly support our agricultural and climate studies by creating high-quality flux datasets for analysing land-atmosphere interactions," Pandey said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Explaining the concept, Pandey said carbon farming, also called carbon sequestration, involves agricultural practices that increase the storage of carbon in soil and vegetation while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. "It is a powerful tool for addressing global climate change, and this partnership will place Bihar at the forefront of research in this critical area," he added. The EC tower will aid in monitoring gross and net primary productivity (GPP and NPP), surface evapotranspiration, and crop water use efficiency. This, in turn, will bolster research into carbon and water flux monitoring, as well as support future space-based agricultural missions led by RPCAU. The partnership is expected to benefit scientific and agricultural communities by offering precise, real-time environmental data for developing climate-resilient farming strategies.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
‘Teachers should work hard to make India a developed nation'
Patna: Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU)'s vice-chancellor (VC) P S Pandey on Thursday called upon the teachers to prioritise the nation's interests and strive hard to make India a global leader. Welcoming all the 80 newly appointed faculty members of the university after a monthlong faculty development programme, the VC expressed confidence that their joining would bring rapid progress in the university's work efficiency. He highlighted the significance of the faculty development programme in making the new teachers proficient in teaching, research, financial and administrative matters. Speaking as the special guest at the function, Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University's former VC Arvind Kumar appreciated that for the first time, a faculty development programme has been organised in the university to equip new teachers with the necessary skills and knowledge. He emphasised the importance of discipline and honesty in life and encouraged the teachers to work hard towards making India a developed nation by 2047. RPCAU's former VC H P Singh appreciated the diversity of the new teachers, representing 22 states of the country. He suggested that similar programmes should be organised for existing teachers to enhance their skills. The programme included sessions on work-life balance, communication skills and other soft skills. More than 100 renowned professors from India and abroad interacted with the new teachers and motivated them. Follow more information on deadly Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Stay informed with real-time updates on rescue operations and check the full list of passengers onboard AI 171 that crashed in Ahmedabad.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Union min launches agri campaign to boost farmers' welfare
Patna: Union minister of state for agriculture and farmers' welfare Ram Nath Thakur on Thursday said the govt under PM Narendra Modi was committed to the all-round development of agriculture and improving farmers' socio-economic conditions. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Launching the Centre's flagship 'developed agriculture resolution campaign' (DARC) at Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU), Pusa (Samastipur), Thakur said the Centre has recently increased the minimum support price (MSP) for several crops, greatly benefiting farmers. "The latest initiative of DARC will also immensely benefit the farmers," he added. Thakur said the campaign would leverage scientific expertise and government support to address agricultural challenges and boost productivity. "By engaging with a vast number of farmers and providing solutions to their problems, the campaign aims to make a lasting impact on the agricultural sector," he said. He praised the university's scientists for increasing agricultural output and securing over a dozen patents in two years under vice-chancellor P S Pandey. He also lauded the university's nationally recognised Litchi Show. RPCAU vice-chancellor P S Pandey said DARC would benefit over 1.5 crore farmers. "A total of 174 teams of 5–6 scientists each have been formed in Bihar and Jharkhand," he said. Director of extension education Mayank Rai added that 38 university teams would visit at least three villages daily for 15 days. "Across Bihar, 130 teams will engage with over 6.5 lakh farmers," he said. DARC nodal officer Ratnesh Jha urged farmers to share their concerns, which will be uploaded and monitored by the university and govts.
