J-K Guv calls for advanced research on high yielding crops
Complimenting agricultural scientists for enviable green revolution over the years, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Lt Gen (retd) S K Sinha today called for advanced research for achieving optimum production of high yielding crops.
By PTI |
SRINAGAR: Complimenting agricultural scientists for enviable green revolution over the years, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Lt Gen (retd) S K Sinha today called for advanced research for achieving optimum production of high yielding crops.
The scientists should ensure dissemination of their experiments at the ground level for the benefit of farming community as a whole, Sinha said while inaugurating the Krishi Vigyan Kendra of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science and Technology at Bandipora.
Extension agencies have a bounden duty to acquaint farmers with latest technology and methods of cultivation, he said.
Sinha said the progress registered in agriculture and horticulture in Jammu and Kashmir over the years cannot be overlooked.
He also lauded the involvement of women in economic activities and said their economic emancipation is imperative for the healthy growth of society.
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He said economic emancipation holds key to empowerment of women. Lt Gen Sinha stressed on the need for multiple specialisations in various disciplines, saying research holds key to development and prosperity.
The knowledge base has to be translated into reality on ground so that research percolates down to grass-root level," he said.
Earlier, the governor visited an exhibition of agricultural products. He also distributed sewing machines among local women.
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