Bayer CropScience to Establish Learning Centre at Nauni varsity
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May 21, 2026
MoU signed betweeni University & Bayer CropScience
Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni and Bayer Crop Science today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a Bayer Learning Centre (BLC) at the University campus.
Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of healthcare and agriculture and aims to support experiential learning in agriculture through the establishment of Bayer Learning Centres. Under this collaboration, both institutions will jointly demonstrate innovative agricultural technologies at the Bayer Learning Centre(BLC) at the university, thereby strengthening industry–academia collaboration.
The MoU was signed between Vice Chancellor Dr. HS Baweja and Dr Mohan Babu Rajaram, Cluster Commercial Lead, India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka, Bayer CropScience. The collaboration aims to establish a Bayer Learning Centre for the demonstration and dissemination of advanced agricultural technologies, enhancement of skill development and experiential learning among students, promotion of sustainable agricultural practices and strengthening of industry–academia linkages.
Under the agreement, the University will facilitate BLC activities on its farms and provide academic guidance and monitoring support to participating students. Bayer CropScience will provide all necessary inputs required for demonstration activities, including seeds, crop protection products, fertilizers, micronutrients and related materials. The company will also bear the cost of skilled and unskilled labour required for operational and maintenance activities at the BLC. In addition, Bayer will offer incentives and stipends to students actively involved in the management and monitoring of the centre in consultation with the University. The company will further provide technical know-how, literature and expert visits for effective technology demonstrations and facilitate exposure visits, field days and training programmes at the BLC site in collaboration with the University. The partnership will also help facilitate internship opportunities and career exposure for students under the guidance of experienced professionals.
Addressing the gathering, Dr Rajaram said that through the establishment of the Bayer Learning Centre, Bayer looks forward to nurturing skilled students and professionals who can meaningfully contribute to the agricultural sector.
Describing the collaboration as a historic moment, Vice Chancellor Dr. H.S. Baweja said that the partnership marks the beginning of a structured and funded research collaboration with one of the world’s leading crop science companies. He added that Bayer’s scientific expertise and product portfolio, combined with the University’s strengths in horticulture and forestry, would greatly benefit the farming community of the region. He further stated that the initiative would strengthen students’ practical skills, enhance their employability opportunities and help position the University as a regional hub for horticultural knowledge dissemination.
Dr. Devina Vaidya, Director of Research, gave a presentation on the University and highlighted its achievements and activities in the fields of research, academics, and extension education. Earlier, Dr. Manica Tomar, Nodal Officer of the Bayer Learning Centre, welcomed the guests and presented a brief overview of the initiative. Dr. Anil Handa, HOD Plant Pathology delivered the vote of thanks. The event was attended by Dr. Gulshan Singh Rana, Head — Market Development and Commercial Capability; Abhinav Sankhyan, Commercial Manager, Solan; Ravinder Singh, Agronomy and Business Development Expert, Chandigarh; and Dr. Nitesh, Field Biologist, along with statutory officers Dr. D.P. Sharma Director Extension, Sidharth Acharya, Registrar, Prem Sagar Kaushal, Comptroller; faculty members and scientists of the University.
