Governor and Chancellor of Prof. Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University Jishnu Dev Varma, Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageshwar Rao and Vice-Chancellor Aldas Janaiah at the diamond jubilee celebrations of the university on December 20.
Governor and Chancellor of Prof. Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU) Jishnu Dev Varma has asked the university to integrate advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics and renewable energy into the agricultural sector.
He made these suggestions after inaugurating the two-day diamond Jubilee celebrations of the university on Friday (December 20) and called for collaboration among stakeholders to advance agricultural education, research, and extension.
The Governor lauded the establishment of an artificial intelligence lab and also bringing agricultural education more accessible by reducing fee.
Minister for Agriculture Tummala Nageshwar Rao urged scientists to guide farmers on suitable crops and technologies as they face climate change issues. He explained government’s commitment to farmers’ welfare with schemes such as loan waivers, insurance and Rythu Bharosa.
Addressing the gathering, university Vice-Chancellor Aldas Janaiah said the university so far produced 32,000 agricultural graduates during the past 60 years.
Published – December 21, 2024 01:07 am IST
