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KSU demand Full fledged CAU in Kyrdemkulai

The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) expresses its dismay at the impending delay with regards to the setting up of the proposed Central Agricultural University (CAU) in Kyrdemkulai, Ri Bhoi District.

Speaking to reporters Readyon Stone Nonrum the Education Secretary said that the University was inaugurated by Shri Radha Mohan Singh, the then Hon’ble Union Minister of Agriculture in 2016 after its establishment in 2015. The Student Union appeals to the Agriculture Minister Banteidor to you to ensure that the institution to be set up in Kyrdemkulai and it will be a full-fledged University with independent authority as deemed fit for any University and the Union shall not accept the said institution if it is merely an Agriculture College affiliated under the Central Agriculture University, Imphal.

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The Congress is in disarray now, with Rahul Gandhi threatening to submit his resignation and asking the Working Committee led by the party veteran Ahmed Patel and another member Venugopal to select a suitable replacement. The insiders in the Congress point out that, though, a section of Congress members are not unhappy with his likely decision, another section close to the Gandhi family, is pleading with Rahul not to take any drastic decision and instead  guide them with his leadership for future growth of the party. It is being reliably learnt that the Congress President is furious over the Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan Chief Ministers, Kamal Nath and Ashok Gehlot, respectively for permitting their sons to contest in the just concluded Lok Sabha elections and termed it as encouraging dynasty politics.

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Meghalaya Government committed for the welfare of farmers: Banteidor Lyngdoh

The Directorate of Agriculture Government of Meghalaya led by Agriculture Minister Banteidor Lyngdoh along with other Agriculture Minister of India took part in the video conference to address the grievances of the farmers in the country. The Video Conference was chaired by Union Minister of Agriculture Narendra Singh Tomar.

The main objective of this conference was on the management and strategies to tackle the issues of ‘Army Worm’ which has been affecting many crops especially in North East India. Agriculture Minister Banteidor said that in Meghalaya only three Districts were affected which include East Garo Hills, East Jiantia Hills and West Khasi Hills. He added that the Department has committed to protect crops from being destroyed by ‘Army Worm’, “everything now is under control and there is nothing to be worried about, the department have came up with bioi-pesticides to deal with such crisis” the Minister concluded.

In the video conference with the Union Minister the Minister was appraised with the overall performances of the farmers in Meghalaya. The Minister acknowledged the Union Minister that there are more than 6 to 6 lakhs farmers in Meghalaya and there are 51,999 farmers who are benefited from the Kissan Credit Cards (KCC)   which is a smart cards for farmers to get loan from the Banks for their agriculture loan. The video conference also acknowledged about the PM Kissan scheme which provided financial assistance to the farmers across the country.

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ICAR organizes Interface Meeting with Government of Meghalaya

With the aim to double the farmers’ income the ICAR    Research    Complex    for NEH Region organised a day long interface meeting with the state government officials. The main objective of the interface meeting was to strengthen the link ages between ICAR and the various state government departments of Meghalaya. The meeting mainly focused on the technological back stopping and capacity building of stake holders. In the inaugural session Dr. N. Prakash Director, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region welcomed the dignitaries. He said that the interface meet is a step towards the aim of doubling the farmer’s income of the region. Addressing the gathering Shri P. Sampath Kumar, IAS Commissioner & Secretary Agriculture Dept. Highlighted the various missions of the department and emphasized on the fact that that initiatives should be taken at the district level. The state is 65% deficit in pork production and hence farming can be encouraged for the youth in the region to generate employment. Shri C Manjunatha, IFS Secretary, Animal Health & Veterinary Deptt said that apart from organic farming organic milk production can increase the income of the farmers. He further discussed a success story about a village Mawmarang in South West Khasi hills which produces “organic milk” with the use of cattle ranche technique and there is immense scope in the sector to increase milk production of the state. The brainstorming and technical sessions were an integral part of the day long programme discussions were held on how to facilitate and support the infrastructure of the state. The program was attended by Dr. B.C.DekaDirector, ATARZone-III, Dr. N. B. Singh Dean, CPGS, Dr. U.K. Behera Dean, College of Agriculturealong with scientists, professors, researchers and academicians from the respective institutes.