University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Gandhi Krishi Vignana Kendra (GKVK), Bangalore, will be awarding three scientists for their outstanding contribution towards agricultural research on October 15, 2011. The day will commemorate university’s 45th Foundation Day.
Informing about the awardees, Dr K Narayana Gowda, Vice-Chancellor, UAS, GKVK said, “Three scientists — Dr M Byregowda, professor of Plant Breeding, UAS Bangalore, K T Pandurangegowda, associate director of research, Regional Agricultural Research Station, Mandya and K M Srinivasapa, programme coordinator, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dodballapur — have been listed for the award for their contribution towards agricultural development.”
“In addition, 30 scientists from the University conducting various research projects , which are being funded by external sources will also be awarded with a certificate and a cash prize,” he added.
Dr Harish Hande, MD, SELCO Solar and a recipient of Ramon Magsaysay award will inaugurate the foundation day of the University.
Meanwhile, announcing about the National Krishi Mela organised by UAS, GKVK to be held from November 16 November 20 Gowda said, “Earlier we used to have Krishi Mela that was confined to the state, but this year for the first time the mela is being organised at a national level. Through this mela we are aiming at focusing on sharing of agricultural technologies.”
[Source: IBNLive]
[Source: IBNLive]
