UG, PG and PhD courses in Agricultural Science to be offered at the Institute
Kaithal–Dhand–Pipli–Radaur–Yamunanagar road to be made four-lane
‘Krishi Vikas Mela’ to be held annually in Ladwa
CM lays foundation stone of new building of Ladwa Sub-Divisional Secretariat and nine new roads
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh–
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini made several major announcements at the ‘Krishi Vikas Mela’ in Ladwa. He announced that an Institute of Organic Agriculture and Modern Management System will be set up on 10 acres of land in village Mathana. The institute will offer undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD courses in Agricultural Science.
He also announced that the Kaithal to Yamunanagar road via Dhand, Pipli and Radaur will be made four-lane. This four-lane road will connect NH-152D, NH-44 and the Shamli Expressway. In addition, the Chief Minister laid the foundation stone of the new building of the Ladwa Sub-Divisional Secretariat and nine roads of the Public Works Department.
The Chief Minister inaugurated the State-Level ‘Krishi Vikas Mela’ organised by Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University at the Ladwa Grain Market. He toured the mela and visited the stalls set up by the university and farmers while sitting on a tractor.
The Chief Minister described the ‘Krishi Vikas Mela’ as a celebration of Haryana’s agricultural spirit and a festival of the hard work, determination and innovation of farmers. He congratulated and extended best wishes to the university and all the organisers for the grand event. The Chief Minister also conveyed his heartfelt greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Holi.
Vice-Chancellor, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Dr. B.R. Kamboj, honored the Chief Minister and the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Sh. Shyam Singh Rana with a memento, shawl and bouquet.
While addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that progressive farmers have accelerated the agricultural sector through innovation and have become a source of inspiration for others. The theme of the mela is “Water Conservation – More Crop per Drop.” In the present time, changing climate conditions, declining groundwater levels and irregular rainfall have created new challenges for agriculture. In such a situation, a fair focused on water conservation is a visionary initiative. “More crop per drop” also means bringing change in our thinking along with technology. He said that we must understand that water is not unlimited. This fair will connect farmers with advanced water management technologies and take the shape of a mass movement.
Scientific research should reach every field and every farmer
The Chief Minister said that scientific research of the university should not remain confined to laboratories but should reach every field and every farmer. Direct dialogue between farmers and scientists can take agriculture to new heights. The fair is a strong platform to connect farmers with modern agricultural equipment, improved seeds, new technologies and scientific advice. More than 150 stalls, display of modern farm machinery, soil and water testing facilities, diagnosis of diseased crops, crop competitions and lucky draws together make this fair a confluence of knowledge, innovation and inspiration.