Make special efforts to bring the benefit of research to farmers : Bandaru Dattatreya

5 Dariya News

Palampur 03-Mar-2020

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya has emphasized to further extend activities of Agriculture University and to make special efforts to bring the benefit of research to farmers' fields.The Governor was speaking while presiding over the Senate meeting at Chaudhary Sarvan Kumar Agricultural University, Palampur today.He said climate change was a major  challenge being faced by the world today, which was directly related to agriculture, horticulture and food security. He said that on the one hand, artificial intelligence, machine  learning, deep learning, robotics, bio-engineering and nanotechnology have the potential to completely change our work and living conditions, on the other hand, it also  presented the possibility of facing the challenges of the future. But, it depends on how we make decisions today, he added and said that it was important to have discretion with  technology.“If science develops without the basic values of ethics, then our knowledge will lead us to destruction. Therefore, the biggest challenge is to reconcile technology and  spirituality”, said Sh Dattatraya.The Governor said that in the same way, the biggest challenge in front of the youth was related to skill development and ability to learn new skills  continuously. Research scholars believed that 50 per cent of the present employment would be eliminated in the coming three decades and new skills to be needed for the new  opportunities that arise. 

He expressed confidence that the youth would prepare themselves for these challenges. He called upon the young scientists to work with more dedication and develop skill in  their field.Shri Dattatraya expressed concern that most graduates of agriculture and horticulture were not interested to work in farms or field. He said that in the last few months  the youths he interacted in Agriculture and Horticulture Universities, had given him such impression, which was a matter of concern. “Not a single student wants to do farming and  gardening”, he said. He said that university should also motivate the youth to adopt agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry and their related fields as business and provide  assistance with technology.He expressed confidence that Agriculture University would have a significant contribution in declaring Himachal Pradesh as a natural farming state by  the year 2021. He said that natural farming would double the income of the farmers, as well as its products would also be beneficial in terms of health. He directed the scientists  to connect with the village and farmers and asked to motivate young scientists to research in their traditional farming. He also directed to train women farmers with model training  and serve as a mission. He also stressed for making maximum use of social media.Earlier, Prof. A.K. Saryal, Vice-Chancellor, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University,  Palampur welcomed the Governor and detailed about various activities of the University.Official and non-official members of the Senate were also present on the occasion.