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Last Updated: January 09,2025 Media Cell
Press Release
Press Release No. QSD/PR/1204 dated: January 09, 2025
Farmers Encouraged to Share Knowledge with Peers: VC Naveen Kumar
IFFCO's Two-Day Training Program on Nano Fertilizers Concludes
Palampur, January 8 - Vice Chancellor of Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Prof. Naveen Kumar, urged farmers to share the valuable knowledge they acquire from experts with fellow farmers. He emphasized that the benefits of such knowledge can be multiplied when shared, reaching a wider community and improving agricultural practices on a larger scale.
Prof. Kumar made these remarks while addressing farmers at the conclusion of a two-day training program on nano fertilizers, sponsored by IFFCO. He pointed out that farmers from various parts of the state attend training programs at the university and are expected to return to their communities and share the insights they gained with others.
The Vice Chancellor also highlighted the growing importance of rural Common Service Centers (CSCs), which are being upgraded to offer more extensive services. He predicted that these centers would soon function like large malls in rural areas, providing a platform for farmers to access various resources. Farmers could also spend time in these CSCs, exchanging knowledge and experiences with other agriculturalists.
During the closing ceremony Director Extension Education, Dr Vinod Shram, Dr Suman Kumar Prof. Plant Pathology and Training Incharge Dr Lav Bhushan also shared their views. Dr. Bhuvnesh Pathania, State Marketing Manager of IFFCO, mentioned that the training program had provided valuable insights into nano fertilizers to 35 farmers from Hamirpur, Mandi, Bilaspur, Kullu, and Kangra districts. Over the two days, the farmers learned about the applications and benefits of nano fertilizers.
A field visit to a demonstration farm set up for nano urea at the university was also part of the program. The farmers had the opportunity to see firsthand how these innovations are being applied in the field. Field Office IFFCO's Kangra Marketing Office Shrey Sood and Parminder Singh from also attended the event.
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Last Updated: January 04,2025 Media Cell
Press Release
Press Release No. QSD/PR/1203 dated: January 04, 2025
Sports activities are necessary for discipline and safety in life: VC Naveen Kumar
Taekwondo coaching session organized for students in the university
Palampur, January 4. Vice Chancellor of Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi vishavvidhyalay Prof. Naveen Kumar said that along with keeping the body healthy, sports activities also play an important role in maintaining safety and discipline in life. Vice Chancellor Naveen Kumar was addressing the Self-Defense Taekwondo coaching session organized for the students in the University Palampur. He said that this session has been organized to enhance self-defense, discipline and physical fitness of the students, which every student should take advantage of.Student Welfare Officer of the university Dr. Ashok Kumar Panda said that this training is being given in this university for the last six years. About two thousand students have taken self-defense training and these classes are still going on.
Taekwondo coach Somraj informed the students about the basic techniques of Taekwondo such as kick, punch, block and other strategies of self-defense. While encouraging the students, he stressed on the importance of self-defense and the need to increase their mental and physical strength. Deputy Student Welfare Officer Dr. Anjali Sood and Sports Incharge Dr. Faran Bhatt were present in the program.
Last Updated: January 03,2025 Media Cell
Press Release
Press Release No. QSD/PR/1202 dated: January 03, 2025
"Focus on animal well-being and not just their treatment: Vice Chancellor Prof. Naveen Kumar"
Oath taking ceremony of 34th batch at Dr. GC Negi Veterinary and Animal Science College
Palampur 3 January. Oath taking ceremony was organized for the 34th batch of students who graduated in veterinary sciences at Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University on Friday.
Chief guest of the program, Vice Chancellor Prof. Naveen Kumar said that knowledge has no limits. He urged the graduates to move beyond job-seeking and become entrepreneurs, as the animal husbandry sector continues to grow rapidly, due to technological advancements. He said that there is a huge demand for animal protein in the country and industries related to it are providing employment to a large number of people. He said that animals for the livestock keepers are not only like ATMs, but also proved to be as FDs at the time of urgency. He asked the veterinarians to meet future needs and start enterprises as capital is easily available these days.
Congratulating the new graduates, Vice Chancellor Prof. Naveen Kumar said that they should serve the livestock farmers and the society with full dedication. He said that since animals cannot speak, they need a lot of care and compassion. The Vice Chancellor said that livestock keepers have to face many challenges. He also asked the veterinarians to understand the traditional knowledge and system. During the ceremony, Prof. Kumar distributed Internship Completion Certificates to the graduates and unveiled new books and manuals.
Dr. Ravindra Kumar, Dean of Dr. G.C. Negi Veterinary and Animal Science College, said that since the establishment of the college in 1986, a total of 1090 graduates have passed out so far. He explained in detail about the major achievements of the college and said that animal disease testing laboratory and livestock farm are important branches of the college. He administered professional oath to the new graduates. A total of 57 newly trained veterinarians comprising 30 girls and 27 boys successfully passed the B.V.Sc. & AH degree programme. Student Welfare Officer Dr. Ashok Kumar Panda presented the vote of thanks.
Apart from the parents of the newly graduated students, Statutory Officers, scientists and teachers were present at the function.
Last Updated: January 03,2025 Media Cell
Press Release
Press Release No. QSD/PR/1201 dated: January 02, 2025
Call to scientists and students to be inquisitive while setting goals: Prof. Naveen Kumar, Vice Chancellor
Rifle firing simulator will be installed soon
Palampur, January 2. Vice Chancellor of Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Prof. Naveen Kumar in his New Year address called upon the staff and students to set priorities and set goals and try to achieve them. He called upon them to always be inquisitive to assimilate relevant knowledge to the maximum potential and compete for scholarships for their higher studies in top national and international institutions. During his address Dr Naveen emphasised that no one should underestimate their potential and should work to discover the potential present in the vast Himalayas in collaboration with international leading institutions.
He thanked the Central Government, State Government, Indian Council of Agricultural Research and other funding agencies for their support in education, research and extension education. He informed that the NCC Directorate has sanctioned a rifle firing simulator to the university which will be installed in the campus soon.
The University is committed to providing easy and quick access to academic records to its students and in this direction, the University has started the process of digitization of academic records of students by adopting the process of Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) and 3030 credit records of 1023 students of 7 undergraduate and post graduate programs have been digitized, which will be available to the students through DigiLocker. Automated Permanent Account Registry (APAR) IDs of about 1500 students have been created.
Prof. Naveen Kumar shared that the University has recommended 22 improved varieties of various crops and 7 agricultural technologies for the farming community of the state and now farmers are also being encouraged on natural farming. Research efforts are underway for soil profiling at micro level. The university scientists for the first time has synthesised of nano zinc oxide through bioanalysis of Harad(Terminalia chebula) plant. Work has been started on monitoring crop growth and development through multispectral drone-technology. The university has successfully grown a new vegetable crop Gharkin for further cultivation in the state. The results of sexed sorted semen for production of female calves are correct up to ninety percent which is considered very good. He also called upon the scientists to increase the success rate of artificial insemination. Jattu and Matali varieties of rice and Bhoot, Sherwan and Baste varieties of barley have been registered with PPV and FRA.He discussed digitalization, new challenges, need for fund creation, new infrastructure etc. All the statutory officers, heads, teaching and non-teaching staff and students participated in the program.
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Last Updated: January 03,2025 Media Cell
Press Release
Press Release No. QSD/PR/1202 dated: January 03, 2025
"Focus on animal well-being and not just their treatment: Vice Chancellor Prof. Naveen Kumar"
Oath taking ceremony of 34th batch at Dr. GC Negi Veterinary and Animal Science College
Palampur 3 January. Oath taking ceremony was organized for the 34th batch of students who graduated in veterinary sciences at Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University on Friday.
Chief guest of the program, Vice Chancellor Prof. Naveen Kumar said that knowledge has no limits. He urged the graduates to move beyond job-seeking and become entrepreneurs, as the animal husbandry sector continues to grow rapidly, due to technological advancements. He said that there is a huge demand for animal protein in the country and industries related to it are providing employment to a large number of people. He said that animals for the livestock keepers are not only like ATMs, but also proved to be as FDs at the time of urgency. He asked the veterinarians to meet future needs and start enterprises as capital is easily available these days.
Congratulating the new graduates, Vice Chancellor Prof. Naveen Kumar said that they should serve the livestock farmers and the society with full dedication. He said that since animals cannot speak, they need a lot of care and compassion. The Vice Chancellor said that livestock keepers have to face many challenges. He also asked the veterinarians to understand the traditional knowledge and system. During the ceremony, Prof. Kumar distributed Internship Completion Certificates to the graduates and unveiled new books and manuals.
Dr. Ravindra Kumar, Dean of Dr. G.C. Negi Veterinary and Animal Science College, said that since the establishment of the college in 1986, a total of 1090 graduates have passed out so far. He explained in detail about the major achievements of the college and said that animal disease testing laboratory and livestock farm are important branches of the college. He administered professional oath to the new graduates. A total of 57 newly trained veterinarians comprising 30 girls and 27 boys successfully passed the B.V.Sc. & AH degree programme. Student Welfare Officer Dr. Ashok Kumar Panda presented the vote of thanks.
Apart from the parents of the newly graduated students, Statutory Officers, scientists and teachers were present at the function.