Governor Ram Naresh Yadav has said that agriculture courses’ students should use their knowledge to show path of improving living standard to farmers. He said that students will have to become employers and not employment seekers. The Governor was addressing the second convocation of Rajmata Agriculture University, Gwalior on Saturday.
The Governor said that teaching methods, techniques and courses need to be change as per requirement for effective and durable agricultural products. Country’s population is going to be the largest in the world in the years to come. Challenge of fulfilling needs of such a large population is before agricultural scientists. Yadav laid emphasis on research keeping in view future problems and requirements.
Farmers Welfare and Agriculture Development Minister Ram Krishna Kusmaria said that Madhya Pradesh has achieved highest growth rate in the country due to cooperation of agricultural scientists and universities and better coordination between the government machinery. This pace will have to be maintained. He urged to lay emphasis on organic farming.
In the welcome address, Vice-Chancellor Prof AK Singh informed about all-round development journey of the institution in last 5 years. He informed that a target has been set to open new agriculture colleges in future, launch of diploma course in organic farming and increase the pace of agricultural development in the State by promoting activities of Agricultural Science Centre.
The Governor also inspected newly constructed auditorium of the university. Former Secretary and Director General of Indian Agricultural Research Council Rajendra Singh Paroda was also present on the occasion. Medals and degrees were given away to over 100 students at the second convocation.