7th November, 2020, Hyderabad
The ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad and N.G. Ranga Trust virtually celebrated the “120th Birth Anniversary of Shri Acharya N.G. Ranga, Padma Vibhushan Awardee, Freedom Fighter and Farmer’s Welfare Worker” today.
Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, Hon’ble Vice-President briefed the outstanding contributions of the respected Freedom Fighter-cum-longest served Parliamentarian (1952-1991), Shri Acharya N.G. Ranga towards agricultural development in the country during and after independence. The Vice-President highlighted agriculture's importance in the Indian economy, current challenges and opportunities in the farming sector, viz., climate change, water issues, soil health deterioration, market linkages, retaining youth in agriculture, integrated farming systems, emerging technologies like AI and drones and diversified agriculture and food systems. He also emphasized on the stakeholders’ and government’s crucial role to drive agricultural production sustainable and profitable through new technology towards income security of the farming community.
Shri Govinda Rajulu Chintala, Chairman, NABARD; Dr. Ancha Srinivasan, Climate Change Advisor, South East Asia, Asian Development Bank; Shri K. Venkata Rosaih, MLA, Ponnuru, Andhra Pradesh; Dr. G. Muniratnam, Founder General Secretary, Rashtriya Seva Samithi, Andhra Pradesh along with other dignitaries also virtually participated in the event.
Earlier, Dr. Ch. Srinivasa Rao, Director, ICAR-NAARM, Hyderabad delivered the welcomed address.
Shri R. Kishore Babu, Chairman, Shri N.G. Ranga Trust proposed the vote of thanks.
(Source: ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad)
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