56 th Foundation Day of OUAT Agriculture Sector is the Soul of Indian Economy- Governor
56 th Foundation Day of OUAT Agriculture Sector is the Soul of Indian Economy- Governor
Bhubaneswar, Dt. 24.8.2017- Agriculture sector is the soul of Indian economy and for the people of
India. It is the principal source of livelihood for more than 60% of the population of this country. It is the key for the accelerated growth and diversification and job creation for Indian economy. No region of the world has moved to industrialized economy status without passing through the transformation of the agriculture sector, said Dr. S.C. Jamir. Addressing in the 56 th Foundation Day celebration of Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Governor and Chancellor said agriculture has largely been seen as a development sector, for managing poverty, not for creating wealth. For agriculture to move away from being seen as just a billion mouths to fed, it must start modernizing agriculture, from the farm to the table and with supporting agro-industrial development. Experiences elsewhere, where agriculture has been the foundation for driving fast paced economic growth, by building a strong food and agro-manufacturing and processing capability becomes key for strong and sustainable economic development and wealth creation throughout the economy. With all the attention to climate change and climate-sensitive agriculture, we have a duty to ensure that short-term gains do not deplete the land and the resource base. We need to reverse deforestation and encourage afforestation and reforestation. We need to improve land-management practices such as agro-forestry, and the rehabilitation of degraded crop and pasture land, Governor added. Governor stressed on research terming it as a major pillar of a well grounded agricultural system. He said, the job of the University is to ensure that research serves the needs not just of agricultural development, but of social and economic development. We must give small and marginal farmers and women in farm the tools with suitable technologies they need, and create the conditions for them to be able to benefit from the very real opportunities in agriculture and allied sectors.Knowledge driven society is the special feature of 21 st century, said Governor. For students of agriculture and allied sectors to be world class and competitive, they must go beyond the traditional path of acquiring advanced degrees and diplomas.Governor appreciated the contribution of the University in agricultural education, research and extension education in an integrated manner. It has produced students who have not only held prestigious positions in different spheres but also have been instrumental in the agricultural transformation in the state and in the country.Minister, Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Fisheries and Animal Resources Development, Public Enterprises and Pro-chancellor Dr. Damodar
Rout urged agriculture scientists to devise ways and means to face the challenges of climate change.Vice-Chancellor Dr. Surendranath Pasupalak, Agriculture production Commissioner Dr. Gagan Kumar Dhal, Dean Extension P.K. Raul among others
spoke on the occasion. Governor inaugurated Roof Top Water Harvesting and
Solar Power Plant of OUAT, released publications and felicitated successful
Agripreneurs and other achievers in the field. A MoU was signed between
OUAT and NRSC, Hyderabad in presence of the dignitaries. In a separate
meeting Governor interacted with Agripreneurs and advised them make the
best use of resources available to them. First lady Alemla Jamir was present in
the function.Agriculture creates wealth, agriculture creates job, and agriculture empowers
people especially rural women economically and socially. Agriculture mitigates
rural-urban migration.
Bhubaneswar, Dt. 24.8.2017- Agriculture sector is the soul of Indian economy and for the people of
India. It is the principal source of livelihood for more than 60% of the population of this country. It is the key for the accelerated growth and diversification and job creation for Indian economy. No region of the world has moved to industrialized economy status without passing through the transformation of the agriculture sector, said Dr. S.C. Jamir. Addressing in the 56 th Foundation Day celebration of Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Governor and Chancellor said agriculture has largely been seen as a development sector, for managing poverty, not for creating wealth. For agriculture to move away from being seen as just a billion mouths to fed, it must start modernizing agriculture, from the farm to the table and with supporting agro-industrial development. Experiences elsewhere, where agriculture has been the foundation for driving fast paced economic growth, by building a strong food and agro-manufacturing and processing capability becomes key for strong and sustainable economic development and wealth creation throughout the economy. With all the attention to climate change and climate-sensitive agriculture, we have a duty to ensure that short-term gains do not deplete the land and the resource base. We need to reverse deforestation and encourage afforestation and reforestation. We need to improve land-management practices such as agro-forestry, and the rehabilitation of degraded crop and pasture land, Governor added. Governor stressed on research terming it as a major pillar of a well grounded agricultural system. He said, the job of the University is to ensure that research serves the needs not just of agricultural development, but of social and economic development. We must give small and marginal farmers and women in farm the tools with suitable technologies they need, and create the conditions for them to be able to benefit from the very real opportunities in agriculture and allied sectors.Knowledge driven society is the special feature of 21 st century, said Governor. For students of agriculture and allied sectors to be world class and competitive, they must go beyond the traditional path of acquiring advanced degrees and diplomas.Governor appreciated the contribution of the University in agricultural education, research and extension education in an integrated manner. It has produced students who have not only held prestigious positions in different spheres but also have been instrumental in the agricultural transformation in the state and in the country.Minister, Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Fisheries and Animal Resources Development, Public Enterprises and Pro-chancellor Dr. Damodar
spoke on the occasion. Governor inaugurated Roof Top Water Harvesting and
Solar Power Plant of OUAT, released publications and felicitated successful
Agripreneurs and other achievers in the field. A MoU was signed between
OUAT and NRSC, Hyderabad in presence of the dignitaries. In a separate
meeting Governor interacted with Agripreneurs and advised them make the
best use of resources available to them. First lady Alemla Jamir was present in
the function.Agriculture creates wealth, agriculture creates job, and agriculture empowers
people especially rural women economically and socially. Agriculture mitigates
rural-urban migration.
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