The Agriculture Department of the State is putting all its effort to solve the problems caused by ongoing lockdown. The Department held a meeting on Wednesday Chaired by Agriculture Minister, Badal with experts from Jharkhand's agricultural think tank Birsa Agriculture University (BAU).
First of all it was discussed during the meeting that how to strengthen the deteriorating basic structure of the University, which was once upon a time one of the prestigious university of the Country in the field of agricultural sector. Badal said that since last few months due to scarcity of various basic requirements the university has not been performing as per requirements.
A number of important information and suggestions came forward during the meeting with Dean, Scientists and Directors form the various departments which will help to improve to strengthen economy of the State which has got major jolt by ongoing lockdown, said Badal.
It may be mentioned here that after so many years experts from the University took part in a meeting with the Department's Minister and the Secretary, Abu Bakr Siddique. A seven member team of experts from BAU visited Nepal House to take part in discussion with the Patralekh.
The Minister further informed that the department will soon start initiative to fill vacant posts at the University as around one-third of the sanctioned posts in the University is vacant. "The Department will start recruitment through Jharkhand Public Service Commission after shortlisting the vacant posts," he added.
He said that there is immense opportunity in the State to provide a large numbers of jobs in agricultural sector. In order to do so the department is considering to add agricultural works with MGNREGA projects so that people could get employment at the same time it could also improve production at minimum cost.
"We are ready to face any challenge after removal of lockdown. The Department has completed all its preparation to tackle the challenges which will come forward in coming Rabi season. The Department has formed a high level committee in leadership of the Special Secretary cum Registrar of Cooperation Committee to give relief to the farmers on departmental instructions. This committee will soon prepare a report to assist the farmers and submit it to the department.
There will be Additional Secretary of the Department as Member Secretary. A committee of 11 people has been formed, including the Chairman," said Patralekh.