Governor presides over 26th senate meeting of CSKHPKV Palampur

Lauds achievements of universities and urges to focus on farmers and innovation

Shimla July 03: Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Krishi Vishvavidyalya (CSKHPKV), Palampur, has made remarkable achievements in the fields of education, research, extension programmes and agricultural outreach. The university fraternity deserves appreciation for these accomplishments. This was stated by the Governor who is also the Chancellor of the University, Shiv Pratap Shukla, while presiding over the 26th Senate meeting of the university at Palampur today.

He said that the university has secured the 13th rank among all agricultural universities in the country under the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IRAF). This prestigious achievement reflects the dedicated efforts of the university’s teachers, researchers and students.

Governor said that the Incubation Centre established at the university was providing active support to emerging agri-startups under schemes like Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RAFTAAR), the Mukhyamantri Startup Scheme and Startup India. This was nurturing innovation among the youth.

He said that the university’s efforts in implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 have been highly commendable. Through experiential learning, rural internships and entrepreneurship training, students were being prepared not only to seek employment but also to become job creators.

The Governor while expressing concern over the pressing issue of substance abuse in society called to organize anti drug drives and abhiyans in all universities. He said that the campus should set an example of being not only a hub of academic excellence but also a safe, healthy and socially sensitive environment.

He said that the university has played a significant role in promoting organic and natural farming as a solution against harmful effects of chemical agriculture. By introducing innovative crops like blueberries in marginal areas, the university has shown that youth can embrace farming as a viable and profitable career.

The Governor further said that at present, the university was running 140 projects worth nearly Rs. 60 crore and has signed 67 national and international collaborations. These were strong steps towards global cooperation in research and innovation, which must now be made even more effective.