Shadow Correspondent
jammu, NOV 13:
A ten-day ICAR sponsored training programme on “Recent advances in production of bio-fertilizers and bio-pesticides” was inaugurated by Dr. K.S. RIsam, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-Jammu on 13th November, 2019. The specialized training, the first of ots kind, in the Jammu and Kashmir is being attended by 24 participants covering seven different states of our country.
Prof. Vijay K. Razdan, Division of Plant Pathology and Co-convener of the training welcomed the participants and briefly introduced the importance of bio-pesticides and bio-fertilizers in the present day scenario when the emphasis is being given to seek alternatives measures to reduce agro-chemicals in order to attain sustainable farming system, which is free from chemical residual effects and is healthy. Brief introductions about the list of topics to be covered under the training programme were given by Dr. Vishal Gupta, Course Director.
On the occasion a compendium of lecture notes covering hands on training on mass production of bio-fertilizers and bio-pesticides was released by the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-Jammu.
Prof. J.P. Sharma, Director Research, SKUAST-Jammu, in his address emphasized the needs of using bio-fertilizers and bio-pesticides in the organic farming and adviced the participants to start the small bio-control laboratories in their respective institutes.
Dr. K.S. Risam, highlighted the importance of biological control in the era of import and export of commodities. He desires to popularize the low cost technologies for mass production of bio-fertilizers and bio-pesticides for the farmers community. He also desired that organic farming must be promoted and farmers should be made aware about its benefits and higher remunerations that can be achieved from it. .
The inaugural function was attended by Prof. D.P.Abrol, Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Prof. SEH Rizvi, Dean, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Dr. Deepak Kher, Director, Project Planning and Monitoring, Dr. S.K. Gupta, University Librarian and Sh. Rakesh Talwar, Comptroller and various Heads of Divisions and resource persons.
Prof. Anil Gupta, Head, Division of Plant Pathology, proposed a formal vote of thanks.
An interschool competition on the burning topics “Ill Effects of Drug Abuse”, “Swach Bharat Abhiyan” & “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao” was organized at Government Girls High School, Aghore, here today.
Secretary General, Press Club of Jammu and Chairman, Team Jammu, Zorawar Singh Jamwal was the chief guest on the occasion while number of students from Jagdamba Model Academy, Aghore, Chenab Valley Public School, Ranjan and Govt. Girls High School Aghore participated in the event. The students from rural belt performed spell bound skits and presented well built self-confidence level in their respective debates.
On the occasion, Chenab Valley, School clinched 1st Prize, while Government Girls High School, Aghore and Jagdamba Model School bagged second and third prizes respectively.
Speaking on the occasion, Chairman, Team Jammu, Zorawar Singh Jamwal, stressed the faculty members of schools to teach their students about the need to maintain basic hygiene and sanitation. He said that students should understand the adverse health effects of filth lying around.
“It is not about asking students to clean the environment, it includes cleanliness in all aspects and hence, we first guide students to maintain cleanliness within their school and house,” he added.
While asking the students to remain vigilant against drug peddlers who are making students as their soft targets, Zorawar Singh Jamwal, advised the teaching community as well to have a close vigil around the school premises and if any kind of suspicious movement is detected, they must immediately inform the area police for swift action. He called upon the students to carry forward the slogan “Drug Free Jammu Zone” of Team Jammu to every nook and corner of their Kandi belt so that youth don’t fall prey of drug mafia.
Headmistress, GGHS, Aghore, Naseem Begum and Suresh Kumar Sharma, Principal, Jagdamba Model School, Suresh Sharma, in their addresses informed that as part of Swach Bharat Abhiyan, students were taught to ensure that they always wash their hands before and after their meal. Besides, during morning assembly, students are imparted lecture of moral values.
Panch, Upper Jandial, Panchayat, Nisha Jamwal not only highlighted the need for hyiene but also taught ten simple methods to clean and wash hands.
The competition was judged by Teachers Vadev Kumar, Dr Joginder Shastri and Deepak Sharma. Prominent among others present on the occasion included Ex. Sarpanch, Balbir Singh, Angrez Lal, Jyoti Sharma and Sunil Gupta.
