Inventions in agriculture
Recently LG Manoj Sinha while addressing the 8th Convocation Ceremony of SKUAST Jammu, congratulated the researchers for producing path breaking discoveries and inventions in agriculture.
He called upon agricultural universities and educational institutions to develop innovative agriculture technologies and enhance productive capabilities of the farmers.
As Jammu Kashmir leaps towards building a modern and sustainable agriculture and allied industry through Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), educational institutions will have to take innovative approach to minimize the input cost for farmers and maximise output with efficient growing techniques and technological support, he said.
“A huge opportunity awaits India in Agri Innovation, Agri Technology and Processed Food and institutions like SKUAST will play a major role in creating cutting-edge technology and new methods to revolutionise the food processing sector,” the Lt Governor further added.
He assured every possible support to SKUAST Jammu from the UT Administration in terms of resources and extended his wishes for the university’s continued success in its endeavours towards shaping a brighter and prosperous future.
He advised the SKUAST Jammu to work on a dedicated project with immense export potential like Tulip’s planting material that could address the agriculture & allied sector’s need of the country.
