The fourth Dr Kissen Kanungo Memorial Lecture was organised at the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) here on Wednesday.
The memorial lecture was instituted in the memory of renowned agricultural economist and former Vice-Chancellor of OUAT Dr Kissen Kanungo.
Delivering a lecture on “Agriculture and Rural Economy : Challenges and Prospects”, NITI Aayog Member Prof Ramesh Chand said as majority of rural income is from non-farm sectors, emphasis may be given on those areas for enhancing rural economy.
He stressed on reforming marketing system for strengthening agricultural sector. He interacted with the scientists, faculties and students about agricultural economy of the country.
Presiding over the meeting, OUATR VC Prof Surendranath Pasupalak recollected some of his memories with Dr Kanungo. The meeting was attended by the Deans, Directors, faculty members, scientists, staff and students of the university.
At the outset, Prof LM Garnayak briefed the topic and introduced the speaker. Dr HK Patro proposed a vote of thanks.