The Chief Minister Harish Rawat has asked the Chancellor of GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology to make a project report to save hill agriculture so that maximum people can connect to farming. Efforts should also be made to revive university’s old fame and honour.
During meeting with CM, Vice Chancellor Prof HS Dhami apprised them about the problems being faced by the university. CM stressed that the university should focus extensively on research. They must also focus on seed development. He asserted that good breed of sugarcane seeds can be beneficial for farmers. The university must become a part of seed chain and help in providing good seeds.
He assured that steps would be taken to repair the university building and to solve other problems. Efforts will also be made to improve the financial situation by coordinating between departments of agriculture and animal husbandry. He also stressed on the importance of strengthening University’s Extension center. Prof Dhami said that the university is concentrating on high quality education, research and information work. It is also adopting advanced techniques in seed production at agriculture form. The university needs funds to meet its several requirements. This was requested by the CM so that the university can perform its role in the best manner.