BANGALORE: Commemorating its 45th Foundation Day to be held on October 15, University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Gandhi Krishi Vignana Kendra (GKVK), Bangalore, will be awarding three scientists and three professors for their outstanding contribution towards agricultural research.Addressing the media on Wednesday, Dr K Narayana Gowda, Vice-Chancellor, UAS, GKVK said, “Three scientists — Dr M Byregowda, professor of Plant Breeding, UAS Bangalore, K T Pandurangegowda, associate director of research, Regional Agricultural Research Station, Mandya and K M Srinivasapa, programme coordinator, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dodballapur — have been listed for the award for their contribution towards agricultural development.” “In addition, 30 scientists from the University conducting various research projects , which are being funded by external sources will also be awarded with a certificate and a cash prize,” he added.Dr Harish Hande, MD, SELCO Solar and a recipient of Ramon Magsaysay award will inaugurate the foundation day of the University.Meanwhile, announcing about the National Krishi Mela organised by UAS, GKVK to be held from November 16 November 20 Gowda said, “Earlier we used to have Krishi Mela that was confined to the state, but this year for the first time the mela is being organised at a national level.” “Through this mela we are aiming at focusing on sharing of agricultural technologies.Whatever new technology is available in other states can be shared with the farmers and this can be used to develop farm techniques.In order to motivate farm youths and women, we will be honouring two farm youths from each taluks,” he added.Further, we are also looking forward for farmers’ participation.“We have requested the Vice-Chancellors of other UAS’s to identify and send farmers from their respective states,” Dr Narayana Gowda added.NEED GOVERNMENT SUPPORT, SAYS UAS VCInadequate exposure and lack of government support have been a major problem affecting commercialisation of UAS, GKVK home-grown products.Dr K Narayana Gowda, Vice- Chancellor, UAS, GKVK said, “We are planning to commercialise Jack fruit juice, jam, wine, maize products like maize flakes, and biscuits.But multiplication of technical problem has been a major issue.” “Inadequate public exposure by intensive marketing and lack of government support are major issues.Earlier we had presented a proposal to the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) to link ragi malt produced at the University to their milk booths but it was declined on the grounds that it would create competition for milk,” he said.Meanwhile, we have discussed the need for support with the chief minister and presented our ideas. He seemed positive to the idea, he added.
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