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Last Updated: April 06, 2021
Media Cell
Press Release
No. QSD/PR/594 Dated: 06.04.2021
Natural farming has great potential in some crops: Prof H.K.Chaudhary,VC, CSKHPAU
Palampur 6 April A review meeting on Natural Farming was organized at CSK H.P. Agriculture University, here today.
Prof. H.K.Chaudhary, Vice-Chancellor, while chairing the meeting told that natural farming (NF) has great potential in traditional crops, millets, minor millets, pulses, some vegetable and other crops. Some farmers are excited to adopt this type of farming as they see good future in it. He said that Prakritik Kheti Khushahal Scheme was becoming popular among farmers. The Vice-Chancellor informed that scientific evaluation of NF was underway in his university and three years data will be available next year. The Vice-Chancellor said that university 'Package of Practices' have been advocating using farm yard manure(FYM) in addition to balanced use of chemical fertilizers but many farmers have stopped using FYM adversely affecting soil health.
He said that minor millets, pulses and some other traditional crops like buckwheat do not require any chemical fertilizer so such crops should be advocated under NF. He also advocated growing pulses which also do not need many fertilizers. "We should move in an integrated way for the benefit of the farming community of the state", he suggested. He said that organic matter lying in the mountain soils can be utilized for NF. The Vice-Chancellor also elaborated on some concrete proposal to galvanise academic research and extension activities to raise the status of the university to the international level. He told that 51 programmes have been planned to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of H.P. Statehood which include Swarn Jayanti Mahil Krishak Mela.
Shri Rakesh Kanwar, IAS, State Project Director, Subhash Palekar Natural Farming (SPNF) project, said that the university was doing excellent work for the Himalayan region. He said that the scientists need to guide the farming community on NF also. He told that 1.20 lakh farmers have started practising NF in various crops all over the state. Since some farmers were doing excellent work on it so the researchers and students can study it in the fields. Shri Kanwar said that soil quality and health, water conservation, etc has changed much after green revolution but many exciting things are happening in the farmers' fields and suggested alternative model like NF.
He disclosed that it was the intervention of Prof H.K.Chaudhary, Vice-Chancellor in the pre-budget meeting that for the first time Rs. 5.00 crore has been granted as budget grant to both farm universities for research purposed. He asked the scientists to show the results so that this grant keeps on increasing every year. He said that the Govt has introduced Swaran Jayanti Beej Smvardhan Yojna and the university should help in conservation of seeds of traditional crop varieties. He expected university to come out with comprehensive farmer oriented policy framework to enhance the income of the farmers.
Shri Pawnesh Sharma, Additional Chief Conservator of Forests and Dr. Rajeshwar Chandel, Executive Director, SPNF, also expressed their views. Shri Pankaj Sharma, Registrar; Shri Gurmeet Singh, Comptroller; Dr. Madhumeet Singh, Director of Extension Education, Dr.R.K.Kataria, Dean, College of Agriculture, Dr.Satish Pal, Dean Post Graduate Studies, Dr Suresh Gautam, Librarian and some heads and scientists also attended the meeting.
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Last Updated: April 05, 2021
Media Cell
Press Release
No. QSD/PR/592 Dated: 03.04.2021
Classes suspended till 15 April
Online registration on 5 April for the students of CSKHPAU
Palampur 3 April. The Vice-Chancellor, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University has ordered that all under-graduate and post graduate classes of the constituent colleges will remain suspended till 15 April in compliance with the orders of the state government. Any examination or other academic activity fixed earlier will take place as per schedule and online teaching will continue. All staff members will attend the duties. The students staying in hostels can leave with proper permission but will have to submit RT-PCR negative report while joining back. The students staying in hostels need to follow all SoPs and wardens will be compliance officers.
The Vice-Chancellor has further ordered that the continuing students other than first year students and B.V.Sc. & AH will register for second semester from 5 April to 7 April with late fee by filling the format of online registration form available at the university website. They need to submit the scanned copy alongwith requisite fee to be deposited online to the comptroller's account. All relevant details are available on the university website.
Last round of counselling to fill up the vacant seats for B.Sc(Hons) Agriculture will be conducted physically as per schedule on 6 April.
Last Updated: March 30, 2021
Media Cell
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No. QSD/PR/588 Dated: 27.03.2021
Farwell function in honour of Dr.N.K.Badhan, Director of Agriculture
R.5.00 crore research fund by the H.P. Govt. to boost research : Prof H.K.Chaudhary, VC, CSKHPAU
Palampur 27 March. A farewell function was organized in honour of Dr N.K.Badhan, Director of Agriculture,H.P. who is superannuating on 31 March, at CSK H.P. Agriculture University here today.
Prof. H.K.Chaudhary, Vice-Chancellor, while honouring Dr Badhan, who is an alumnus of the University, said that it was a matter of pride to the University as its many illustrious alumni are occupying positions of prestige in the state, country and many foreign countries. The Vice-Chancellor expressed his gratitude to the State Government, especially the Chief Minister, for creating a Rs. 5.00 crore research fund for both farm universities. He said that his proposal in the State Planning Board meeting held in February was kindly considered by the Chairman and it will give impetus to the research efforts for the benefit of farming community of Himachal Pradesh.
He appreciated the retiring Director of Agriculture for maintaining liaison with the University and extending all possible support to the University in transfer of technology to the farmers. He appreciated him for his humility and cooperative nature.
Dr.N.K.Badhan, expressed his gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor for this unique initiative to honour its retiring alumnus. He appreciated the academic, research and extension education achievements of the University which have enabled the state to become self sufficient on food front and winning many agriculture awards at the National level.
Dr.R.K.Kataria, Dean, College of Agriculture and Dr.D.K.Vatsa, Director of Research also spoke on the qualities of Dr Badhan. Besides wife and son of Dr.N.K.Badhan, all statutory officers were present in the farewell function.
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Last Updated: March 24, 2021
Media Cell
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No. QSD/PR/587 Dated: 24.03.2021
Farm technology will be made available at farmers' doorstep: Prof. H.K.Chaudhary, Vice-Chancellor, CSKHPAU
Palampur 24 March. CSK Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University continued its newly initiated tradition of organizing a Scientific Advisory Committee meeting amidst farmers as Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dhaulakuan(Sirmour) held its programme in Kanshipur village today.
Sitting on the ground, Prof H.K.Chaudhary, Vice-Chancellor chaired the meeting and later addressed the farmers in an interaction programme. He said that he is determined to bring university research work and technology to the farmers' doorstep in the nook and corner of Himachal Pradesh. In such programmes, besides extension specialists of the concerned KVK, Deans, Directors, head of departments and scientists of various departments participate. They freely interact with the farmers, listen to their farm-related issues and answer their questions related to agriculture, veterinary science, home science, etc.
The Vice-Chancellor spoke on the importance of animal husbandry and university initiatives in preservation and conservation of local breeds. He discussed problems of farm produce marketing in remote and less accessible areas and assured the farmers to take up such issues with the government. Prof Chaudhary said that his university has taken several initiatives to make its policies and programmes farmer-centric. Contributions of progressive farmers have been highlighted in a Golden Jubilee Farmers' Gallery in the university and all KVKs have also displayed photographs of such farmers on their premises. He said that real brand ambassadors of the university research and technology were such farmers as they share it with fellow farmers and help them increase their yields and income. He highlighted the rich agro-diversity in the state and university efforts to get geographical indicators for traditional crops of different regions.
Earlier, the Vice-Chancellor inaugurated an exhibition of farm produce and appreciated the work by NGOs for women empowerment. He also honoured 18 progressive farmers of the Sirmour district including Kundan Singh Shastri, Ram Bhaj Chauhan, Rakesh Kumar, Chaman Lal, Ravi Swarup, Harjit Singh, Piyusha, etc. Prof Chaudhary also planted a sapling of 'Chandan' at KVK premises.
Dr.Madhumeet Singh, Director of Extension Education, said that due to high variation in altitude varying from 400 meters at Paonta Saheb to 3700 meters at Chuhardhar, agriculture was much diversified in Sirmour district enabling farmers to produce a variety of agriculture and horticulture crops. He also elaborated about various extension education-related activities Deans Dr.Mandeep Sharma, Dr.R.K.Kataria and Dr.Y.S.Dhaliwal informed the participants about the academic and other activities of their colleges. Heads and some scientists also interacted with farmers and many of their questions were also answered in the 'Question-Answer Session.'
Dr.Sukhdev Singh Paliyal, Programme Coordinator, KVK, Dhaulakuan detailed major activities and future plans. Some progressive farmers also expressed their views and expressed gratitude to Prof H. K Chaudhary for giving due honour to them.
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