Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 8: National conference on the theme “Innovative Technological Interventions for Doubling the Farmer’s Income” began today at main Campus Chatha of SKUAST-Jammu. SIDAVES (Society for Integrated Development of Agriculture, Veterinary and Ecological Science) & SKUAST-Jammu in a scientific endeavor are organizing this national event in which more than 400 distinguished scientists and policy makers from different parts of the country having specialization in Agriculture / Veterinary / Ecological Sciences are participating.
The conference began with the lightening of the traditional lamp by Prof Pradeep K Sharma VC SKUAST-J), Prof Nazir Ahmed (VC SKUAST-K), Prof Kusumakar Sharma (Ex ADG ICAR), Prof M Y Zargar (Director Research SKUAST-K), Prof R K Arora (Convener of the conference and Dr JP Sharma (Organizing Secretary & Director Research SKUAST-J).
Prof Pradeep K Sharma, in his address, informed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s determination to double farmer’s income by 2022 has become country’s resolution to explore the plethora of technological options to find out the strategic package to achieve the target and this conference was one step towards the goal.
Prof Nazir Ahmed stressed that there was a need to pay attention on climate change, right agronomic practices, timely management of insects-pests for doubling the income of farmer.
Prof Kusumakar focused on links involved in conservation of natural resources and increase in productivity at lower cost. Prof R K Arora emphasized on integrated farming system approach along with reduction in input cost.
Dr J P Sharma, while giving detailed power point presentation on the subject, focused on farm mechanization and sustainable agriculture to increase production and productivity. He opined that the most important thing is right price and right market for farmers to double the income.
Besides, all the Statutory Officers, HODs, Faculty members / students of the varsity, the even was attended by Director Education Dr T A S. Ganai, Director Planning Dr Deepak Kher, Registrar Dr Dileep Kachroo, Dean FBSc. Dr Rizvi, Dean FVSc. Dr Zama, president Teaching Dr Vikas Sharma and president Non- Teaching P D K Uppal. The proceedings were conducted by Dr Vivek M Arya, Dr Sumita Kumari and Dr Narinder Panotra while vote of thanks was presented by Dr Vikas Sharma, joint organizing secretary of the conference
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