The South India times: Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Secretary, DARE & Director General, ICAR – Chief Guest (addressed the gathering online)? More focus on the Think tank of ICAR and the entire National Agricultural research and extension system (NARES) is needed of the hour, and NAARM should come out with new directives and guidance on how to give the right solutions, and how to serve the right.
To achieve institutional self-sufficiency, we need different new ways of thinking, planning, and execution to get new & effective results Communicating to the right person at the right time is the key to success in reaching out to the different stakeholders of the agriculture sector3 Preparing new generation of scientists as crucial human resources is a must in order to address the emerging issues and providing solutions Praised NAAR M’s achievements and said Academy performing brilliantly and assured full support to NAARM both in terms of manpower and funds
Dr. Ch. Srinivasa Rao, Director, ICAR-NAARM presided over the function. Presented NAARM Achievements and activities during the year, and explained how the transformation has happened over the last few years because of which NAAR M was adjudged as ICAR BEST INSTITUTION AWARD-2021.
Released five new publications titled “Attracting the Best Talent to Agricultural Education in India”, “FPOs in India: Creating Enabling Ecosystem for their Sustainability”, “Bioinformatics in Agric ulture”, “Strengthening Kisan Call Centres in In dia”, “Journey of a-IDEA in Shaping Agripreneurs hip Landscape in India”. Encouraged Agricultura l Students to become Job Providers and highlighted how startups can get help from a-IDEA in setting up their business.