A German delegation led by Federal Minister for Economic Co-operation and Development, Gerd Muller today visited Krishi Vikas Gram Vikas Kendra (KGVK), Rukka, on the outskirts of Ranchi to understand agricultural activities, methods of agriculture promoted by the NGO and felicitate 18 students who were trained as ‘Animal Health Worker’ under the Green College initiatives for skill development.
The Green College programme is run with the assistance of the German Government. The visiting Minister interacted with paddy farmers and learned paddy farming through SRI method from nursery to farm besides, various pre-harvest activities usually undertaken for better crop health. Muller also visited dairy unit of the KGVK to see operations of the unit. The collaborative efforts by the KGVK impressed the visiting delegation.
State Agriculture Minister Randhir Singh, Agriculture Secretary Nitin Madan Kulkarni and Director Jata Shankar Chaudhary were also present on the occasion.
“The innovative partnership between government, private sector and civil society has been done by KGVK which can be a good vehicle to reach out to farmers and create more job opportunities for youth,” said Muller.
The Federal Minister, son of a dairy farmer, emphasizing on the expansion of agricultural activities, fusion of latest knowledge and underscoring the necessity of increasing productivity said, “Agricultural productivity should be increased for the better income of farmers”.
Muller issued statements about the areas of cooperation between India and Germany and cited skill development initiatives brought through cooperation between various institutions as a model for strengthening ties in future.
He also awarded certificates to 18 candidates on the successful completion of three months’ course of ‘Animal Health Worker’ offered by Green College. The three-month training programme focused on animal health and medical remedies for animals.
KGVK president, BK Jhawar admired Germany for its progressive growth model and innovations in technology, skills and education. Jhawar valued collaboration with Green College as the most significant of all joint ventures that the KGVK has entered into.