Prestigious Agricultural Institutes of India 2023

India Vol. 05 | Issue 08 | 2023 Vol. 05 | Issue 08 | 2023 Vol. 05 | Issue 08 | 2023 Finding Pathways to Utopia Ensuring Rural Development With Effective Agriculture Prestigious Education Agricultural Institutes of Instilling Resilience India, 2023 Integrating Sustainable Agriculture Amidst Climate Change School of Agricultural Sciences Shri Ch. Malla Reddy Founder Chairman University Provisioning Superlative Pedagogical Facilities

Exploring wide array of disciplines, ranging from agronomy and soil science to agricultural engineering and biotechnology. By India's Illustrious integrating diverse fields of study, these institutes produce well-rounded Agricultural professionals who possess a holistic understanding of the complexities of agricultural systems. Institutes As we celebrate the prestigious agricultural institutes of India, we pay tribute to their invaluable contributions in n a country as agrarian as India, where shaping the future of agriculture. In this agriculture is not just an occupation but a edition, ‘Prestigious Agricultural I way of life, the role of agricultural institutes Institutes of India, 2023,’ The Knowledge cannot be overstated. These esteemed institutions Reviewproudly shines a spotlight on the play a pivotal role in nurturing the future prestigious agricultural institutes of India, stewards of the land, equipping them with the recognizing their invaluable contributions knowledge, skills, and innovation necessary to and celebrating their unwavering revolutionize the agricultural landscape. commitment to agricultural excellence. India's prestigious agricultural institutes stand as Their unwavering commitment to pillars of knowledge and innovation, where excellence, multidisciplinary approach, cutting-edge research converges with traditional technological advancements, industry wisdom. These institutes bring together the collaborations, and sustainable practices brightest minds, fostering an environment of make them true pioneers in the field. Let intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and us honour and celebrate these institutions groundbreaking discoveries. Through their for their tireless efforts in fostering extensive research and development efforts, they agricultural innovation, empowering address pressing challenges such as sustainable farmers, and driving India's agricultural farming practices, climate resilience, crop sector towards a prosperous and improvement, and food security. sustainable future. One of the distinguishing features of these Have a mesmerising read! institutes is their multidisciplinary approach. They recognize that agriculture encompasses a Editor’s Note Riya Chatterjee - Riya Chatterjee

C O N T E N T S A r t i c l e s 28 18 Instilling Resilience Finding Pathways Integrating Sustainable Agriculture Amidst to Utopia 08 Climate Change Ensuring Rural School of Development with Effective Agricultural Sciences Agriculture Education Malla Reddy University P r o f i l e s Provisioning Superlative Pedagogical Facilities Anand Agricultural University 14 Cover Educating, Researching, S t o r y and Extending Agricultural World College of Agribusiness Management 22 Paving the Path for a Better Future College of Agriculture, Baytu 32 Striving for Excellence in Agriculture Education

Prestigious Creators of thisPublication of India, 2023 Editor-in-Chief Pooja Bansal URL Name of the Institute Brief Managing Editor Assisting Editor The Agricultural College and Research Agricultural College Gopal Ingole Riya Chatterjee Institute, Killikulam, is contributing towards tnau.ac.in/ and Research Institute, the generation of human resources in the field Killikulam sales@theknowledgereview.com of agriculture. Art & Design Head and Visualiser Rahul Shinde With a strong foundation in agricultural education, Anand Agricultural University in Anand Agricultural aau.in Gujarat is the leading State, founded in 1937. University Co-designer Deepanjali Jena theknowledgereview theknowledgerv College of Agribusiness Management envisions becoming the harbinger of managerial excellence College of Asst. Vice President Marketing Manager cabm.ac.in in Indian agribusiness and other sectors and Agribusiness Management Swapnali Vasaikar Ashwini Pahurkar becoming the country’s best sectoral business management institution. College of Agriculture, Baytu, imparts more Sr. BDE BDE than just the traditional curriculum to its College of Gyaneshwar Kakade Sachin Pawar aujodhpur.ac.in pupils; it also provisions agriculture-related Agriculture, Baytu The Knowledge Review sciences and technologies. Survey No.133/134, Brand Square, Office No. 512,Kunjir Chowk, School of Agricultural Sciences, Malla Reddy Digital Marketing Manager Technical Specialist School of University, has a perspective plan to grow into Pimple Saudagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411027. mallareddyuniversity.ac.in Agricultural Sciences, Rajeshwari Avhad Renuka Kulkarni a centre of excellence through new initiatives Phone - India: +91 7410079881/ Malla Reddy University and developing innovative programs. 82/83/ 84/ 85 Email: info@theknowledgereview.com For Subscription: theknowledgereview.com SME-SMO Executive Circulation Manager Copyright © 2023 Insights Success Media and Technology Pvt. Ltd., All rights reserved. The content and images used in this magazine should not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior permission from Insights success. Reprint rights remain solely with Insights Success Media and Technology Pvt. Ltd. The Knowledge Review is powered by Insights Success Media and Technology Pvt. Ltd.

Cover Story Prestigious Agricultural Institutes of India, 2023 School of Agricultural Sciences and to promote intensive research and in Agricultural Science, Agronomy, development by the faculty, an area of Plant Protection, Agribusiness CORE VALUES 50 acres was allocated to the Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural College within the Agricultural System Technology, campus. Alongside, a portion of land is Horticulture, and Animal Science. • To emphasize quality teaching utilized to cultivate vegetables and School of Agriculture also recognizes to prepare technologically fruits by organic means. its vital mission to enhance the proficient, professionally Agricultural, Educational, Economical, competent graduates. Eye on Excellence and Cultural opportunities for the • Amplifying the diverse To foster excellence, the School of people of its service region. Provisioning Superlative Pedagogical Facilities Agricultural Sciences at Malla Reddy knowledge of agriculture University leverages its fundamental The school also emphasizes on its through classroom, mission to meet the need of the vision is to be a world-class university experiential, and farm started off with a team of 30 learned course has been sorted out into 14 students by providing educational visualizing an excellent future for ndia as a country is heavily faculties to ascertain the provision of essential departments. The core laboratory instruction. experiences in the field of agriculture young aspirants with innovative nature, inclined towards the agriculture excellent agricultural knowledge to requirements of each individual • Asserting noble standards in necessary to develop their potential for research culture, and ethical I I sector. The country has the enthusiastic beginners. Currently, the department laboratory were furnished teaching the technical needs premier leadership, personal growth, sensitivities to meet the global agricultural sector act as a pillar for its same team has extended to an with financial aid by the respected and career success. challenges of improving the quality of development. With the rapid increase of agriculture to students. impressive number of 95, with 44 Ph.D Chairman, Shri Ch. Malla Reddy human life. in population and the intense decrease • To perform practical research and 51 M.Sc. graduates with intensive Garu and dynamic Vice Chancellor Based on student needs, the school of cultivable land, we have ended up and/or remain technologically eligibility criteria. Dr V. S. K. Reddy. mission focuses on offering a broad Paving Way with Sheer Dedication focusing on the performance of proficient. undergraduate and graduate curriculum The university caters to each and every agriculture to feed the dominating To provide extensive knowledge of all In order to inculcate the efficient • Fully equipped infrastructure consisting of tracks and concentrations jargon of eminence for which it demand. the sectors of agriculture, the graduate essence of cultivating crops in students for competitive learning by The improvised technology, though it students. provides comfort, is not sufficient for • Multi-disciplinary and the survival of humankind. Developing experiential learning-based sustainable means of agriculture for educational programme. surplus production under the frequent climatic changes is the challenge posed to society. An apt solution to surmount the on going adversities is to build a dynamic future generation to decipher befitting techniques and strategies to overcome these challenges. The School of Agricultural Sciences, The school ensures SOAS - a sub-campus under the umbrella of esteemed Malla Reddy an excellent future for young University, Hyderabad, is aimed at deriving this very purpose by aspirants with innovative nature, providing efficient agricultural research culture, and ethical education. sensitivities to meet the global The school began its inspirational challenges of improving the quality journey in June-2020 with the stewardship of Dr A. Raja Reddy, of human life. Dean. The foundation of this institute S Sh hr ri i C Ch h.. M Ma al ll la a R Re ed dd dy y D Dr r V V.. S S.. K K.. R Re ed dd dy y Founder Chairman Vice Chancellor - MRUH

inculcates values that is dedicatedly Leveraging Unique and Special not only on a knowledge basis but also followed. Values Pertaining to the Programmes on a competitive basis. The students Course Objective/Expected learning: The administration has taken special enjoy regular instructions on the vast initiatives to provide students with available opportunities lined up in the SOAS has taken the • To emphasize a primary first-hand information and knowledge Agri sector, like jobs at private commitment to students through on agriculture by scheduling training organizations, government positions, initial footsteps in providing quality teaching from well- and internships. The students are given higher education prospects, etc., to agricultural education, and the future prepared, technologically internship opportunities at companies motivate them to plan their successful proficient, professionally like Sahasra Seed Company, careers. holds leaps for greater success. competent faculty. Heartfulness Kanha Hyderabad, etc. A • To provide 'hands-on' agricultural one-year abroad internship opportunity Determined Leader: Dr A. Raja experience through classroom, is provided to the final year graduate Reddy Dr A. Raja Reddy experiential, and farm laboratory students in association with ProLearn The pillar of this upcoming institution instruction. India Ltd. is its honourable Dean, of SOAS, Dr A. Dean, School of Agricultural Sciences, • To develop, maintain, and improve Raja Reddy. He is an eminent professor Malla Reddy University diverse, technologically current Similarly, the faculties at the campus with a specialization in Entomology. farm and programmatic are organizing webinars and seminars He has served as a faculty for 32 years laboratories that support the on a regular basis to upgrade the at Loyola Academy, Hyderabad. educational objectives of the current scenario of agriculture for the Throughout his tenure, many awards department. students. Advanced techniques such as and publications were added to his • To provide public and university drones, hydroponics, poly houses, and credit. He is the pioneer in making the services to support the educational tissue culture are also applied envisioned SOAS into existence as it is today. and technical needs of agriculture practically within the college arena for students and the agriculture better understanding. The college has industry of the service region. also signed MoUs with recognized Under the leadership of Dr A. Raja • To perform practical research companies in the agricultural sector, Reddy, the SOAS has taken the initial and/or remain technologically KVKs, and national and international footsteps in providing agricultural proficient through involvement in institutes like IIRR, ICRISAT, etc. This education, and the future holds leaps research-oriented activities. enables the fraternity to give external for greater success. The success of the • The agriculture programme is a exposure to the research work taken up agricultural college is ensured by the multi-disciplinary and experiential at the global level. teamwork of the entire fraternity at learning-based educational SOAS. programme that prepares students Due to the schools commitment to its for productive courses in the mission, vision and values, the students diverse field of agriculture. are prepared for the upcoming future To be a world class university visualizing a great future for the young aspirants with innovative nature, research culture and ethical sensitivities to VISION meet the global challenges improving the quality of human life.

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Pres?gious Agricultural Ins?tutes of India, 2023 griculture is crucial to the Indian economy. The imbibe the knowledge of Agriculture into the young university's growth and expansion keep them going impact of Agriculture on society contributes in generation by undertaking its research in the newest forms positively. Currently, there are seven constituent colleges, A many ways, including providing jobs, supporting with the help of technology. It aims to bring innovation to one PG institute, five polytechnics, 25 on-campus and 23 the livelihoods of people through food, providing raw the services rendered in farming activities. off-campus research stations, and 17 technology transfer materials for the required products, and trading in building centres operating in nine districts across three agro-climatic strong economies. The Vice Chancellor of the University Dr K. B. Kathiria, zones in Central Gujarat. In addition to it, AAU also offers Anand a Visionary Leader, is a focused and influential person. He six master's and Doctorate programs, five undergraduate India is an agricultural powerhouse on a global scale. It is plays a key role in achieving the goals of the institute and programs, and four diploma programs. Agricultural the world's largest producer of pulses, spices, and milk, as also bringing to the table major ambitious projects. well as the largest cattle herd (buffaloes) and the largest AAU collaborates with renowned foreign universities, area under cotton cultivation, wheat and rice. It ranks About Anand Agricultural University including Copenhagen University in Denmark, the University second in the production of rice, wheat, cotton, sugarcane, The university was founded in 1937 on the edifice of the University of Alberta in Canada, and Florida Agriculture farmed fish, sheep and goat meat, fruit, vegetables, and tea. new Institute of Agriculture Anand (IAA). This was the and Mechanical University in the United States, as well as Hence, agriculture in India plays a significant role in dream institute of Shri Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Dr K. Astrakhan University in Russia and the University of Venda Educa?ng, Researching, and Extending national and international welfare. M. Munshi. Later, the Government took over and named it (UNIVEN) in South Africa. Agricultural World Gujarat Agricultural University (GAU). Under the Gujarat With a strong foundation in agricultural education, Anand Agricultural Universities Act, 2004, Gujarat Government Agricultural University in Gujarat is the leading State established Anand Agricultural University (AAU). , , University, founded in 1937. AAU was established to assist farmers in three areas: education, research, and extension Extension and Expansion activities in agriculture, horticulture engineering, product AAU's core philosophy is agricultural education. The THE VISION OF AAU IS TO processing, and home science. The university wants to CONTRIBUTE TO AGRICULTURALLY PROSPEROUS GUJARAT AND INDIA. May 2023 www.theknowledgereview.com 15 14

AAU alumni have a global presence, providing value-added Agriculture Analyticsfirst of AAU's kind master's services in diverse sectors such as agriculture, foods, program will be launched this year in collaboration with the agricultural engineering, Agri-management, dairy, Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and veterinary, information technology, banking, rural Communication Technology in Gandhinagar and the Indian development, education, research, and government Institute of Remote Sensing in Dehradun. administrative services. Global Exposure – AAU, this year, has organised 40 Dr K. B. Kathiria – The Visionary Leader students' visits to foreign universities under the NAHEP- "Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into CAAST project. This is a continuous project at AAU; the reality."– Warren G. Bennis university encourages its students for such exposure visits. Dr K.B. Kathiria is a dedicated educator and visionary Placement Cell – Each AAU College's Placement Cell leader. His powerful personality played a crucial role in plays an important role in locating job opportunities for achieving AAU's goals and ambitious projects. His graduating students by maintaining contact with reputable concentrated efforts at AAU to increase farmer income recruiting firms and establishments. It organises career through technology transfer and incubation centres/start-up development and personality development programs units are incredible. He is a key policy advisor for the regularly. Gujarat government and the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) on the implementation of innovative Notable Achievements and Accreditations AAU not only expanded on the institute level but also made AAU's Mission, Vision and Values ideas. Being the remarkable university that has everything for its an expansion in technologies. The growth of university Mission and Vision students, AAU has: keeps expanding as it expands on new technologies in AAU's vision is to make Gujarat and India agriculturally Since India's pre-independence days, AAU has had a addition to traditional research. It has introduced prosperous. Working on its greatest mission for the state glorious history and a strong legacy. As a result, many • All the programs offered in the college and constituent innovations such as soil health cards, nanotechnology, and country, AAU is making everything possible with visionary leaders and dignified personalities have colleges are accredited by the National Agricultural natural farming, and aromatic and medicinal plant research. its three key factors. By providing teaching, researching, contributed to its position at the forefront of agricultural Education Accreditation Board, ICAR. th and extension of services. Going with the current demand, development in the country. • AAU is ranked 4 among all Universities, as per the Agricultural produce processing, food processing, farm it is opting for innovative technologies and developing ATAL Ranking of Institutions on Innovation machinery design, and development are the key areas of excellent human resources for farming communities. The Vice Chancellor of Anand Agricultural University, Achievement (ARIIA - 2020) in the category of allied research at AAU. Apart from this, there is a mega Dr K.B. Kathiria, has dedicated more than 37 years to Government and Government Aided Universities. th seed project called ANUBHAV. This includes seed Values multiple positions in Agricultural Education and Research. • AAU has been ranked 20 under the category of production and supply, bio fertiliser production unit, Imparting education and developing quality human Earlier, for eight years, he was the Director of Research and Agricultural Universities by the ICAR, New Delhi, in pesticide referral laboratory, micronutrient research centre, resources, advancing learning through research, and Dean of Postgraduate Studies at Anand Agricultural the year 2020. plant tissue culture laboratory, experiencing learning unit spreading knowledge through research to stakeholders and University. He has created over 35 agricultural technologies • AAU has released 89 high-yielding crop varieties and cum incubation centre for food processing, food safety farmers through extension education. These values also for the benefit of farming and scientific communities. Most licensed technologies like Liquid Biofertilizer and Date testing laboratory, and so on. include the promotion of partnerships and linkages with importantly, as a plant breeder, he contributed to 39 crop Palm Tissue Culture to various organisations. National and International Institutions and the development varieties/hybrids, including wheat, vegetables, and • Centre for Agricultural Market Intelligence was The AAU Extension Education Institute is one of the four of cutting-edge technologies. chickpeas. established by the university under the prestigious premier institutes in India for training extension personnel. ICAR-World Bank-funded NAHEP-CAAST Project. AAU's extension activities include certificate courses, Outcome of Objectives Development Programs • Anand Agricultural University has established a th special training programs for farmers, extension worker Every student in AAU has an open platform to portray their As per the recommendations of the ICAR 5 Deans' Section-8 company for supporting agri-startups and, so training centres, and advisory services. Since 1948, the potential and be responsible citizens by applying their Committee and ICAR Broad Subject Matter Area far, incubated about 100 agri-startups, 24 of which monthly vernacular farm magazine 'Krishigovidya' has been learnings and skills gained to help society. Agriculture, Committees, all the courses in AAU are offered. have received a grant of more than Rs. 2 crores. published. horticulture, agricultural engineering, food processing • The Dagri breed of cow registered by AAU has been technology, agricultural information technology, Not just the academic theory but also students in AAU are registered by the Breed Registration committee of the Amenities - The students in the college can reside in the agribusiness management, and other fields at the exposed to Student READY (Rural Entrepreneurship Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) on 24 hostels that also include sports facilities, both indoor and undergraduate, postgraduate, and vocational levels. AAU Awareness Development Yojana) program, RAWE (The January 2020, and a certificate awarded to the Hon. outdoor. They are also provided a central library and offers high-quality education. It also promotes the Rural Agricultural Work Experience), and ELP Vice Chancellor, AAU by the National Bureau of regional e-library to boost their knowledge. For conducting integration of teaching, research, extension, and training (Experiential Learning Program). These are laboratory- Animal Genetics Research (NBAGR), Karnal. activities, and meetings on a large medium, they have an activities to increase agricultural productivity and thus based courses helping students to develop hands-on skills, auditorium, and with the view to take care of students' serve as a premier educational and research organisation in entrepreneurship capabilities, and readiness for health, a well-equipped health centre is allotted. Gujarat. employability. May 2023 www.theknowledgereview.com 17 16

Finding Pathways to Utopia Rural Development Agriculture Education griculture is the backbone of many economies, especially in developing countries where it is A the primary source of livelihood for millions of people. However, the sector faces numerous challenges, including climate change, soil degradation, and pests and diseases. These challenges have a significant impact on food security and rural development, particularly in developing countries where the majority of the population lives in rural areas. To address these challenges, there is a need to ensure effective agriculture education that can equip farmers with the necessary skills and knowledge to improve their productivity and resilience. Role of Agriculture Education Effective agriculture education can play a critical role in ensuring rural development and food security. Investing in rural youth is critical to increasing agricultural production, improving rural economies, and maintaining food security. Agriculture education can help young people acquire the skills and knowledge they need to become successful farmers and entrepreneurs. It can also help them understand the importance of sustainable agriculture practices, such as crop diversification, soil health improvement, water management and livestock management, which can help mitigate the impact of climate change on agriculture. May 2023 www.theknowledgereview.com 19 18

Agricultural Training and Education development with the correct assistance, including training Improving agricultural training and education at all levels is and access to technology. Improving agricultural training essential to ensure that farmers have access to the latest and education at all levels is essential to ensure that young information and technologies. This can people have access to the latest information and include training programs for farmers, extension workers technologies. and other stakeholders in the agriculture sector. It can also include the development of agricultural curricula in schools Improving Infrastructure and Services in Rural Areas and universities to equip young people with the necessary Improving infrastructure, health, and other services in rural skills and knowledge to become successful farmers and areas is critical to ensuring rural development and food entrepreneurs. security. This can include the provision of basic amenities such as clean water, electricity and healthcare facilities. It Improved Infrastructure can also include the development of rural roads and In addition to education, there is a need to improve transportation networks to improve access to markets and infrastructure, health and other services in rural areas. This other services. can include the provision of basic amenities such as clean water, electricity and healthcare facilities. It can also Need for Policy Support include the development of rural roads and transportation Policy support can help create an enabling environment for networks to improve access to markets and other services. agriculture education and technology adoption. This can include policies that promote sustainable agriculture Addressing Gender Gap practices, provide financial incentives for farmers to adopt Effective agriculture education can also help address the digital tools, and support research and development in gender gap in agriculture. Women play a critical role in agriculture technology. Governments can also invest in agriculture, particularly in developing countries where they rural infrastructure and services to support rural are responsible for up to 80 per cent of food production. development and food security. However, they often face significant barriers to accessing education and training programs. By ensuring that In conclusion, ensuring effective agriculture education is agriculture education is accessible to women, we can help critical to ensuring rural development and food security. empower them to become successful farmers and Agriculture education can equip farmers with the necessary entrepreneurs and contribute to rural development and food skills and knowledge to improve their productivity and security. resilience. It can also help mitigate the impact of climate change on agriculture and address the gender gap in Role of Modern Technology in Agriculture agriculture. To achieve this, there is a need to invest in Modern technology has revolutionized agriculture, making agricultural training and education at all levels, improve it more efficient and productive. Advancements in infrastructure and services in rural areas and ensure that machinery, seed, irrigation and fertilizers have vastly agriculture education is accessible to all, including women. improved the cultivation of more land. Agriculture is now By doing so, we can find pathways to a utopia where rural in the early stages of yet another transformation, with data communities thrive and food security is ensured. and connection at the center. The use of digital tools, such as precision agriculture, drones and sensors, can help farmers make more informed decisions and improve their productivity. Smart farming through the applications of Agriculture 4.0 technologies can enhance farming practices and make them more predictable and sustainable. Role of Youth Investing in rural youth is critical to increasing agricultural production, improving rural economies, and maintaining food security. Youth in agriculture has the ability to raise more food, boost their incomes, and contribute to rural May 2023 20

Prestigious Agricultural Institutes of India, 2023 Governance and Vice Chancellor’s • Active support in establishment of a world-class Academia in agriculture, Secretariat at the University. Centre for Good Governance at veterinary sciences, agricultural university. engineering, and allied subjects and is His valuable contribution has excelled • Admissions diversification: involved extensively in teaching, College of Agribusiness CABM to newer milestones. Below are Follow the path set by top research, and extension work. a few mentions: institutions in the field, i.e., to allow students from all streams to Course Objectives Management • Collaboration with CTARA benefit from teaching at CABM. • To educate and train young blood (Centre for Technology • Training program for SC/ST to develop managerial skills in Alternatives for Rural Areas) of entrepreneurs. areas of Agribusiness. Paving the Path for a Be?er Future IIT Bombay for joint work on • Various Blood Donation Camps • Provide consultancy services for Faculty & Student Exchange. were organized. business organizations to solve • MOU has been signed with IIM- • Every year: 100 per cent corporate problems. Kashipur for NABARD funded placements of students. Around • Offer training courses for etting the strong foundation in minister of Uttar Pradesh and a committed managers; upgrade the project on nurturing startups. 1500 alums in senior and middle policymakers, executives, and in- the 60s to become India’s first statesman who received the Bharat managerial skills of practicing Project name: Rural Business management positions across charges of business-related S agricultural University, G. B. Ratna, the institution’s name was later managers; and solve managerial Incubation Centre. leading Agribusiness and Rural projects. Pant University of Agriculture & changed to ‘Govind Ballabh Pant problems through contract research and • CABM has been designated as development organizations. • Contribute to the State and Central Technology, Pantnagar, has developed University of Agriculture and consultancy to help achieve Nodal Training Institute (NTI) by • CABM faculty is collaborating on governments in the formulation of managers and leaders for the business Technology’ in 1972. The University is organizational excellence in MANAGE (An institute under the teaching & research with various business policies. world, leaving a legacy of excellence situated at Pantnagar, Tehsil Kichha of agribusiness and other sectors in the Ministry of Agriculture), institutions flourishing under • Improve the management of and integrity in every graduate. Udham Singh Nagar district. The country. Hyderabad, for setting up union ministries, viz., Agriculture, enterprises and projects by University is the birthplace of the Agribusiness Clinics to promote Cooperation etc. researching problems of Jawahar Lal Nehru formally Green Revolution in India. It envisions becoming the harbinger of rural entrepreneurship. • Exploring tie-up with Lal Bahadur agribusiness and other functional inaugurated it as the ‘Uttar Pradesh managerial excellence in Indian Shastri Institute of Management, • Collaborate with IIT-Delhi to areas. Agricultural University’ on November College of Agribusiness Management agribusiness and other sectors and conduct classes for CABM Delhi, for academic collaboration. 17, 1960. (UPAU). In honor of Pandit (CABM) is a constituent college of becoming the country's best sectoral students in identified areas. • Renovation and up-gradation of Learning Outcomes: Govind Ballabh Pant, the first chief Govind Ballabh Pant University of business management institution. • Collaboration with NITIE, college infrastructure. • Students will be able to analyze Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, Mumbai, for training students in and make the most suitable which was established in October Dr Jadoun mentions that the core the area of Supply Chain Going Above and Beyond decisions/inferences. 1996. With the establishment of values of CABM are to develop human Management. The University has established itself as international connections, the college resources to serve the nation, nurture has emphasized keeping the curriculum integrity and creativity, provide updated with the constantly changing academic freedom, and prepare human Learning and developing global business environment dynamics. resources to think big and see a bigger The arduous and stringent selection picture. personality make students processes make it a genuinely phenomenal experts as well exceptional educational center that can Leading from the Forefront as great people, be compared to the best in the world. As the Dean of College of Agribusiness Management, Dr Jadoun with understanding and Dr R.S. Jadoun , the Dean of the utilizes his over three decades of vast respect for human quali?es, CABM, aims to make it the top 5 experience to upscale the teaching pride in their legacy and institutes in Agribusiness in India. His assignments. He is an alumnus of the objective is to attract the best faculty famous IIT education system and has culture, a feeling of good available in India and upgrade the skill worked across a cross-section of and bad, and longing for set of its students at par with the best in industries and services sectors. He has flawlessness and soak the field. also headed the departments of Production Engineering, been Dean up proper?es of the Developing Tomorrow Student Welfare; and Director, boldness of convic?on CABM's mission is to provide Placement and Counselling. At present and ac?vity. qualified, well-trained, motivated, and he is also heading Centre for Good May 2023 www.theknowledgereview.com 22 23

• The capacity for effective oral and to share the vision envisaged by motivating students to participate in written communication will be International Management Guru various business festivals and events reflected in the students. Dr C K Prahalad of London being organized in the country. • Students will exhibit a Business School. comprehensive appreciation of the • In 2009, the students participated Various MoUs are being signed with: ethical implications of decisions in the e-summit 2009 at IIT • Advancement of People's Action and knowledge of the legal and Roorkee. and Rural Technology. ethical environment that affects • In 2010, the college developed • Pantaloon Retail India. agricultural organizations in their strong linkages at a national and • Illinois University, USA. careers. international platform, including • Cornell University, USA. • Students will familiarize ICAR, CACP, APEDA, NABARD • IIM – Kashipur. themselves and be accustomed to and IDS. diversity and globalization and • In 2014, students participated in a • The MBA students participated in their impact on modern farm workshop organised by the Indira e-Summit 2009 at IIT Roorkee. organizations. Gandhi Institute of Development • Students will exhibit critical research on Poverty, Hunger, Food thinking by examining issues and Security, and Nutrition. • The PGP-1 Students presented Infrastructure extracurricular maneuvers. The college will work on feasible solutions. • In 2018, eight days Model B-Plans at IRMA (Udaan) Fest. The college has state of the art aims for excellence in research by Training Course on Agribusiness Encouraging the students • A university-level management infrastructure. This includes smart securing public and private funding Awards and Accolades Management and Agri-preneurship and giving them fest, 'MAGNATE 2016,' was class rooms fully equipped with smart and collaborating with various • In 2006, CABM, on behalf of the was organized in CABM for the organized by CABM. and interactive boards, LCD Screens institutions. Recently, an MOU has opportuni?es to show their University, acted as Knowledge Government officials of India. • The college has been approved by etc, an auditorium, two separate halls been signed between CABM and IIM Partner in the ASSOCHAM • In 2021, the college had its Silver crea?vity is what we look the All-India Council of Technical for conducting Management Kashipur for students and faculty Summit on Hager Education held Jubilee Celebration. for in students. Foremost, Education (AICTE) to conduct a Development Programs and Executive exchange programs. on 22-24 November in New Delhi. master’s programme in Development Programs, Computer we look to our students to • In 2007, the college was awarded Distinctive and Well-versed Management. Lab, Stress Management Lab, Rooms The Dean understands that creating an ISO 9001:2000 certification for Dr Jadoun states that the college is add value to our place and • CABM has also started Ph.D for conducting Group Discussions and edge in subject matters, learning and quality education imparted by it. transforming itself in to the global contribute to a larger Programme in Management from Personal Interviews during campus developing their personality by making • In 2008, CABM organized a day- agricultural powerhouse in the country the year 2007-08. placement process and numerous other them phenomenal experts as well as extent. long workshop on October 13 on by entering in MoUs with other • CABM is the first Agribusiness similar facilities. The college is fully great people, with understanding and 'India@75' under the aegis of CII institutions of importance and Institution in the country, set up Wi-fi and all rooms fully air- respect for human qualities, pride in under the SAU system, having conditioned. their legacy and culture, a feeling of approval from AICTE and good and bad, and longing for accreditation from ICAR, New CABM helps students by putting them flawlessness and soak up properties of Delhi. in a situation where they have a free the boldness of conviction and activity. • The College has also been hand in learning the concepts. awarded ISO 9001:2000 Quality "Encouraging the students and giving Dr Jadoun advises educators who wish System Certification for them opportunities to show their to cater to the agricultural education maintaining world-class academic creativity is what we look for in space to understand their role in students. Foremost, we look to our standards and ranked in the Top 5 student's life and be their mentors. students to add value to our place and Sectoral B-School of the Country "Also, give the students a free hand to contribute to a larger extent," Dr (Outlook Surveys). work and study as this will yield high Jadoun asserts. output and secure their presence in the University has various ongoing student outside world where they have to make The future of agricultural education in exchange programs in collaboration many decisions on their own," he the university is quite bright as it is one with NAHEP (National Agriculture concludes. Higher Education Project). The college of the leading Agricultural Universities has also developed strong linkages at in India and ranked 351 in QS World national and international platforms Ranking. College is marking with ICAR, CACP, APEDA, excellence in terms of academics and NABARD, IDS, and many more. May 2023 www.theknowledgereview.com 24 25

Instilling Resilience ntegrating sustainable agriculture amidst climate change is critical to I building resilience in the agricultural sector. Sustainable agricultural practices Integrating can help farmers and agricultural systems adapt to the impacts of climate change and maintain or enhance system-wide productivity. Sustainable Climate change is one of the most pressing environmental issues facing humanity and the planet. Agriculture is a key source of Agriculture carbon emissions, with an estimated 25 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions coming from agriculture and land use change. However, agriculture is also one of Amidst the sectors most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, Climate Sustainable agriculture aims to improve agrosystem resilience so that they can continue to provide services even during extreme weather events. Given what has Change been mentioned about sustainable agriculture, resilience is defined as agriculture's, agricultural communities', families' and individuals' ability to maintain or improve system-wide production by preventing, minimizing, or coping with risks, adjusting to change and recovering from shocks. May 2023 www.theknowledgereview.com 28 29

Investments in climate resilience via sustainable agriculture Climate-smart Technologies aim to provide farmers and agricultural systems with long- Climate-smart technologies such as weather forecasting, term stability in the face of heightened weather events and early warning systems and mobile apps can help farmers shifting climate patterns. Such investments can boost better manage their crops and livestock in the face of climate change resilience by avoiding, minimizing, or climate-related events. These technologies can help farmers dealing with hazards, adapting to change and recovering make more informed decisions and reduce their risk of crop from shocks. Farmers, communities, land and natural failure. systems would all benefit from initiatives to build climate resilience. Policy Support Policy support can help create an enabling environment for In this article, we will discuss different investments in sustainable agriculture and climate resilience. This can sustainable agriculture which promote fostering resilience include policies that promote sustainable agriculture betwixt climate change. Some of them are explained more practices, provide financial incentives for farmers to adopt descriptively! climate-smart technologies and support research and development in sustainable agriculture. Diversifying Crops Sustainable agriculture practices such as crop rotation, Importance of Sustainable Agriculture intercropping and agroforestry can help farmers diversify Sustainable agriculture practices aim to preserve essential their crops and reduce their reliance on a single crop. This resources, such as soil fertility, which is critical for farming can help reduce the risk of crop failure due to climate- success. By using local resources, reducing water usage, related events such as droughts, floods and pests. and using natural fertilizers, sustainable agriculture can maintain soil quality and reduce erosion, protecting natural Improving Soil Health resources for future generations. Sustainable agriculture plays a crucial role in conserving natural resources, Sustainable agriculture practices such as conservation promoting social fairness, and ensuring economic viability. tillage, cover cropping and the use of organic fertilizers can Additionally, it leads to increased productivity and the help improve soil health and reduce the risk of soil erosion. Healthy soils can better absorb and retain water, making production of healthier goods, benefiting consumers. them more resilient to droughts and floods. Social and Economic Equity Water Management Practitioners of sustainable agriculture seek to integrate Sustainable agriculture practices such as rainwater social and economic equity into their work. This includes harvesting, drip irrigation and the use of drought-resistant promoting fair labor practices, supporting small-scale crops can help farmers manage water more efficiently and farmers and rural communities, and ensuring that everyone reduce their reliance on irrigation. This can help reduce the in the food system has access to healthy and affordable risk of water scarcity due to climate-related events such as food. By promoting social and economic equity, sustainable droughts. agriculture can help to reduce poverty, improve food security, and promote social justice. Livestock Management Sustainable agriculture practices such as rotational grazing, Summarizing the context, integrating sustainable the use of feed supplements and the use of manure as agriculture amidst climate change is critical to building fertilizer can help farmers manage their livestock more resilience in the agricultural sector. Sustainable agriculture efficiently and reduce their reliance on synthetic fertilizers. practices such as crop diversification, soil health This can help reduce the risk of soil degradation and water improvement, water management, livestock management, pollution. agroforestry, climate-smart technologies, and policy support can help farmers and agricultural systems adapt to the Agroforestry impacts of climate change and maintain or enhance system- Agroforestry is a sustainable agriculture practice that wide productivity. By investing in sustainable agriculture, involves the integration of trees into agricultural we can build a more resilient and sustainable food system landscapes. Trees can provide a range of benefits, including that can withstand the challenges of a changing climate. shade, windbreaks and erosion control. They can also help Therefore, it is critical to integrate sustainable agriculture sequester carbon from the atmosphere, making them an practices to increase climate resilience and ensure food important tool for mitigating climate change. security for future generations. May 2023 30

Functioning of the Institute The admission of the students in this college is carried out through the All Rajasthan JET (Joint Entrance Test) College of conducted by the State Agriculture University of Rajasthan. Agriculture, Currently, the college leverages Striving for Excellence teaching faculties in the subject field of in Agriculture Education Baytu Agronomy (02), Horticulture (01), Genetics and Plant Breeding (01), Plant Pathology (01), and Agri. Economics (01), Entomology (01), Soil Science (01), Animal Production (01), Our objective is to impart first-hand and Extension Education (01) are knowledge and in-depth practical knowledge available. For remaining disciplines/subjects, guest faculties or on agriculture and allied sciences with faculties from other constituent colleges are invited to accomplish the traditional to modern agricultural practices. teaching work. sustainable agriculture, the Argo- Reinforcing Strong Relationships ndia has a rich agricultural history, issues and concerns in the agricultural industry and services to the society for Beyond the Doors and the sector has mainly evolved sector in India. its wellbeing. Since 2021 onwards, the college began I in recent years, with innovations crafting a strategic plan for the best in technology at the forefront. Farmers The College of Agriculture was To accomplish the mission, the College education under college that will guide in the current times are provided with established in the same pursuit of of Agriculture, with advice from its efforts over the next ten years. more innovative facilities than they fostering the Indian agricultural sector. stakeholders, endorses the following Developing its plan then and journey th have ever been before, such as It was founded on 6 August 2021 as a objectives with an aim to produce thereafter has been an all-hands effort technologies, fertilisers, government constituent college of Agriculture competent Agriculture Graduates: for the college, with input gathered schemes, and so many more. University, Jodhpur. from the university and state, sharing • To provide the best possible ideas and insights for raising education These facilities make it easier for them It is mandated to impart education to infrastructure and facilities for studies in agriculture to even greater to reap the maximum benefit from their the students in the field of agriculture, innovative teaching and learning heights. profession. Since the technologies keep research advancement, and extension of agricultural and allied subjects. evolving with each passing day, it is of agrotechnology to the farmers. • To establish a centre of excellence Strong relationships beyond its doors essential to generate more awareness Currently, it is imparting a four-year to promote academia – Agro- reinforce student work inside the about these facilities. It is essential to degree programme, i.e., B.Sc. Industry interface and partnerships campus. The college benefits from a pass this agricultural tradition to the (Honours) Agriculture, with an intake for enthusing competence of committed, well-placed network of new generations and keep the country’s capacity of 60 students. students as per the needs of the students and progressive farmers. This rich agricultural culture intact. industry. enables students to obtain a good Currently, the teaching activities of the • To empower students with the quality education. College of Agriculture in Baytu, college are conducted in the temporary latest agricultural and allied Barmer, Rajasthan, can exactly do allotted building, Rajasva Parisar' at techniques and skills to promote The college aims to produce that. The College of Agriculture Baytu. their employability and encourage agricultural graduates with high imparts more than just the traditional them to become agro- knowledge and competence by curriculum to its pupils; it also Later, upon completion of construction entrepreneurs, with emphasis on imparting practical technical education work, the college will shift to Batadoo, provides agriculture-related sciences practical-oriented teaching to through an innovative and analytical 30 km away from Baytu headquarter, and technologies that are developing develop the skills and analytical approach with the objective of creating towards the north side. and improving to address a range of capabilities of students. valuable human resources for May 2023 www.theknowledgereview.com 33 32

Prestigious Agricultural Institutes of India, 2023 • Agri-entrepreneur (Experiential professionals who are not only efficient • Training in the field of Agri- Learning Programme/Hands-on with the latest technology but are also entrepreneurship. Training). ready to cater to the upcoming • Emphasis/Focus on mechanisation • Plant clinics. advancements in the agriculture sector. of agriculture, digital agriculture, • Rural Agricultural Work climate-smart agriculture, etc. Experience and Agro-industrial Pacing Up with Future Challenges • Imparting training to the students Attachment. Since the agricultural land holding is to build the knowledge to mitigate • Student READY (Rural shrinking and the population is the challenges of food, nutritional, Entrepreneurship Awareness increasing and putting more and more environmental and livelihood Development Yojana). pressure on agricultural land. Owing to security in a sustainable manner. climate change, the factor productivity Adjusting with Transition is declining. To pace up with future The school advises students to The world’s population is expected to challenges, the college trains its “Improve theory as well as practical grow to almost 10 billion by 2050, students in such a way that it infuses based knowledge and also a live boosting agricultural demand – in a and strengthens practical learning demonstration of present problems scenario of modest economic growth – through the Hands-on with solution” and to “acquaint by some 50 per cent compared to 2013. Training/Experiential Learning advanced and modern technology as Income growth in low- and middle- Programme, RAWE and Agro- well as tools in agriculture fields.” income countries would hasten a industrial Training. dietary transition towards higher Upon completion of the construction of consumption of meat, fruits, and The college is making the following the infrastructure of the college and vegetables relative to that of cereals, efforts to pace up with the future. farms, it would develop an Agri- requiring commensurate shifts in entrepreneurship programme for output and adding pressure on natural • Updating course curriculum as per farmers as well as students. resources. Hence, the college is on a the needs and challenges of quest to produce adept agricultural stakeholders. The core values of the institute are: staff. Later the essential facilities, viz., Eye on Excellence chairs, tables, and the whiteboard, were The learning objectives set by the • Attempt to be pacesetting in procured. college are: everything it does. • Motivate to the highest standards Upon receipt of money under MLA- • To impart first-hand knowledge and of ethics and citizenship. LAD fund, COA, Baytu procured the in-depth practical knowledge on • A community of scholars facilities for students and faculties like agriculture and allied sciences with committed to excellence and armchairs, tables, whiteboards, LED- traditional to modern agricultural teamwork. projectors, lectern podium, personal practices. • Promote the synergism that comes computers, printers, wi-fi, drinking • To provide extensive knowledge on from interdisciplinary interactions. water and sports-related facilities. agri-allied sectors like organic • Value human capital. These ways faculty members farming, protected cultivation, plant • Embrace and promote increased facilitated their knowledge and protection, crop improvement and diversity of knowledge. understanding of the subjects and sustainable production system. • Adopt emerging information and appropriate teaching methods. • To identify and overcome the other technologies as tools. Strong emphasis was given by the problems encountered in day-to-day • Resolve to disseminate its college to stimulate quality of agriculture and provide knowledge knowledge to people of all ages education, research, and cross- on commercial agricultural actively. disciplinary development activities for production practices. the benefit of agriculture education, • To make students competitive in Procuring the Facilities from such domains as agronomy, pursuing higher studies. Since the inception of the college at horticulture, animal husbandry, • Detailed knowledge of various agri- Baytu, academic activities were started entomology, soil science, plant business activities protected in the ‘Rajasva Parisar’ building with pathology, extension education, cultivation, and digital and precision five teachers and two non-teaching agriculture economics, etc. agriculture. May 2023 www.theknowledgereview.com 35 34

Prestigious Agricultural Institutes of India 2023

Prestigious Agricultural Institutes of India 2023

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