ANGRAU Diamond Jubilee: MP calls for focused research on doubling farmers' income
Narasaraopet Member of Parliament Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu has said that enhanced collboration and coordination among the departments of Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) would ensure the meaningful impact of this 'world-class institution' on farmers at the grassroots level.
Addressing the academicians, agricultural scientists, and policymakers during the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the university on Tuesday, the MP emphasised the need for focused research on doubling farmers' income by minimising the cost of cultivation.
'It is not only technological innovation but also inter-departmental synergy that will ensure that our research reaches the last mile,' he said.
Participating in the programme as the Guest of Honour, Macherla MLA Julakanti Brahmananda Reddy highlighted the agrarian challenges specific to Palnadu, including frequent crop failures in red gram, cotton, and chilli. He advocated the introduction of horticultural crops as viable alternatives to stabilise farmers' income.
The event was presided over by ANGRAU Vice-Chancellor Dr. R. Sarada Jayalakshmi Devi. Among the eminent attendees were Dr. G.R. Chintala, former chairman of NABARD; former Vice-Chancellors Dr. S. Raghuvardhan Reddy and Dr. V. Damodara Naidu; Dr. J.V. Ramana, Vice-Chancellor of Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University; Dr. B. Gopal, Vice-Chancellor of Dr. YSR Horticulture University; and Dr. T. Suguna, Officer on Special Duty from Andhra Pradesh Fisheries University.
Yelamanchili Shivaji, former MP and board member of ANGRAU, traced the institutional milestones of the university. He praised ANGRAU's success in transferring technology from lab to land, and urged the institution to sustain its efforts.
A keynote lecture titled 'Building the Future on a Legacy of Excellence @ 60' was delivered by Dr. Chintala, an alumnus of ANGRAU. This was followed by reminiscences from former Vice-Chancellors, university officers, and farmers.
Industry-academia session
An industry-academia session brought together experts from both sectors to explore collaborative opportunities.
The celebrations also featured cultural performances by students from various ANGRAU-affiliated colleges, adding a festive note to the event.
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