BAU to set up Centre for Advance Study in Tribal Agriculture

Birsa Agricultural University (BAU) will soon establish ‘Centre for Advance Study in Tribal Agriculture’ at its Kanke campus to rediscover the strength of tribal farming practices and indigenous technical knowledge being in practice for centuries.Vice Chancellor of the university, George John made the announcement during the 35th Foundation Day Ceremony on Friday. He said a committee would be constituted to assess the actual impact and monetary contribution of the 45 varieties of cereals, pulses, oilseeds released by the University over the three decades.

“Nearly 65 percent posts in different cadres of the university are lying vacant still the institution is running and making important contribution to the state’s rural economy due to the commitment and extra efforts of the scientists and other staffs,” the VC added.BAU is in constant touch of Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) for speedy recruitments.

The manpower crunch was also focused by Kanke MlA Dr Jitu Charan Ram. He said, “BAU is dealing with manpower, salary and promotional problems. The state government has initiated to give away the pending retirement benefits of all the retired state university employees. Former employees of BAU will get the benefits soon.”

Charan felt the foundation stone laying of Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 28 at Barhi (Hazaribagh) will start new era of agricultural development not only in Jharkhand but in the entire eastern region.

Five progressive farmers namely Basanti Panna, Suma Oraon, Balmani Oraon, SS Jha and Narayan Gope were felicitated for their innovations and farming practices.

Even, Ramdeo Prasad Gupta, a retired professor of BAU and yoga trainer of Patanjali Yogpeeth of Baba Ramdeo was honoured by the Kanke MlA for his selfless service in spreading yoga and training BAU students for International Yoga Day.Mukta Rani (B Sc Ag)), Garima Srinet (B V Sc), Soumya Shalini (M V Sc), Dr Kaushal Kumar (Ph D Veterinary), Raj Nandini (B Sc Forestry) and Abhirup Chaudhary (M Sc Biotech) were awarded for obtaining the highest overall  grade point average (OGPA). 

Navin Kumar and Kirti Kumud Binza from Agriculture Faculty, Feroz Ahmed and Sushmita Dhan from forestry faculty and Abhishek Yadav and Geetanjali Kachchap from Veterinary Faculty were honoured as best athletes of their faculties.