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Ludhiana: Dr Simranpreet Singh Bola , department of agronomy, Punjab Agricultural University ( PAU ), has been conferred with the “Best PhD Thesis Award” at the ICAR-sponsored international conference on “Current Innovations and Technological Advances in Agriculture and Allied Sciences ( CITAAS-2024 )”. The conference was organised by the faculty of agriculture, Guru Kashi University, in collaboration with the department of agriculture and farmers’ welfare and horticulture department and other institutes. Dr Bola’s PhD research focused on “emergence, growth, productivity and quality enhancement through seed priming and foliar application of chemicals in soybean”.
FAO delegation visits PAU A delegation from the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) visited PAU to explore the possibility of partnership for providing technical support on the implementation of sustainable and innovative technologies to the farmers. We also published the following articles recently PAU, Gadvasu faculty take to protest for pay revision Faculty at Punjab Agricultural University and Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University are protesting for allowance and gratuity revisions in line with the UGC 7th pay commission. Despite implementing basic pay changes, the state government did not update other benefits.
Joint protests are scheduled due to the delay and perceived unfair treatment. HC nixes Noida DM order asking farmers to take NOC to sell their agricultural land The Allahabad High Court has invalidated an order from the Gautam Budh Nagar authorities requiring farmers to obtain a 'no objection certificate' to sell agricultural land in floodplain zones in Noida and Greater Noida. Central govt approves expansion of Agricultural Infrastructure Fund scheme The Union Cabinet, led by PM Narendra Modi, has expanded the Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme to include more eligible projects and supportive measures.
The initiative aims to boost community farming, clean energy solutions, and credit guarantees, thereby improving agricultural productivity and sustainability. This expansion is expected to enhance farm incomes and generate rural employment..
