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The Hindu
24-05-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
Ryots upbeat about PJTGAU's ‘scientist at doorstep' programme
HYDERABAD Vice-Chancellor of the Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTGAU) Aldas Janaiah has stated that there was a positive response from the farming community to the university initiative — Scientists at the Farmers' Doorstep — taken up in collaboration with the Agriculture Department. He reviewed the progress of the programme, launched at Dharur village in Vikarabad district on May 5. So far, the direct contact meets with farmers were held at 600 revenue villages with about 37,000 farmers, including 6,000 women, where they interacted face-to-face with agricultural scientists and students. Key aspects The VC said that farm scientists were focusing on six key aspects – educating farmers on reducing urea usage to minimise cultivation costs, judicious use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides to preserve soil health, maintaining receipts for input (seed, fertilizer, pesticides) purchases, conservation of water for irrigation, adopting crop rotation for sustainable income and planting trees to protect the environment. Prof. Janaiah added that farmers were concerned about changing climate conditions and unseasonal rains, and seeking government support for certain aspects like introduction of a comprehensive crop insurance scheme to mitigate losses due to adverse climate conditions. Provision of modern agricultural tools and green manure seed at subsidised rates and extensive soil testing ahead of Kharif operations were other suggestions.
Hans India
12-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
PJTAU-Western Sydney University to launch joint courses on agri edn
Hyderabad: Agricultural Education, PJTAU, Western Sydney University, B Sc Agriculture, Pathway, ICAR RecognitionAgricultural Education, PJTAU, Western Sydney University, B Sc Agriculture, Pathway, ICAR RecognitionIn addition to offering regular B Sc programmes in Agriculture, Community Science, Food Science Technology, and Agricultural Engineering, Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU) will launch a four-year B Sc Agriculture degree course in collaboration with the renowned Western Sydney University (WSU) in Australia, starting from the academic year 2025-26. This programme allows students to study for three years at PJTAU and one year at WSU, providing them with the opportunity to experience education at both universities. For students interested in pursuing an an additional year of study at WSU will be required. This pathway enables students to earn a degree from PJTAU and an degree from Western Sydney University. Furthermore, those who wish to pursue a PhD at WSU after their postgraduate studies can do so with the assistance of a scholarship, covering their fees. Vice-Chancellor Professor Aldas Janaiah stated that the agreement between the two universities is nearing completion. He emphasised that all agricultural courses offered by Western Sydney University are recognised by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Last year, an agreement was signed between ICAR and WSU to support this collaboration. A notification for admissions to these specialized courses will be released soon. Meanwhile, the Vice-Chancellor congratulated EAPCET-2025 rankers and mentioned that PJTAU is increasing both regular and special quota seats, while also reducing fees. New colleges are scheduled to open as well. Janaiah announced that the notification for admissions to these courses, along with details for NRI quota admissions, will be issued this week. Janaiah advised students and parents to remain vigilant, as many private institutions in the state that lack ICAR recognition and permission are issuing notifications for admissions to courses. He clarified that only PJTAU has the necessary ICAR recognition and authorisation to offer the B Sc (Agriculture) education course in the state.
The Hindu
11-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
PJTAU to offer 4-year Agri B.Sc. in association with Australian varsity from 2025-26
HYDERABAD Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU) will commence a four-year B. Sc. (Agri.) course in collaboration with Western Sydney University (WSU), Australia, from the 2025-26 academic year in addition to the regular courses offered in B. Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture and Community Science and B. Tech in Food Science & Technology and Agricultural Engineering. Vice Chancellor of the university Professor Aldas Janaiah stated on Sunday that the new B. Sc. (Agri.) course to be offered in association with WSU could be studied for three years in PJTAU and four years in WSU, Australia. In case of students interested in pursuing post-graduate course M. Sc. (Agri.) they would be required to study for one more year in WSU. Thus, students would get the B. Sc. Degree certificate from PJTAU and M. Sc. PG certificate from WSU. Those interested in pursuing Ph. D. after could do so in WSU without any fee. He stated that an agreement would be signed soon between the two universities on the joint courses. The courses offered by WSU were also recognised by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The Vice Chancellor stated that a notification for admission into the new course would be issued soon. Congratulating those who qualified and secured ranks in EAPCET-2025, Professor Janaiah told the students that the university had increased the regular and special quota seats and reduced the course fee in PJTAU. He also cautioned parents against agricultural courses being offered by some private institutions without ICAR recognition.
The Hindu
11-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Notification from Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University soon
Congratulating students on their success in EAPCET 2025, Vice Chancellor of Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU) Aldas Janaiah on Sunday said that the university will bring out its notification soon. 'In addition to increasing regular and special quota seats in PJTAU, the fee is also reduced. Soon there will be new colleges. Admission and entrance procedures, including for NRI quotas, will be issued this week,' he stated. Mr. Janaiah advised students and parents to exercise caution while choosing a college. He noted that certain colleges, despite Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) recognition, have been issuing notifications for admissions to courses. He clarified that only PJTAU has the ICAR recognition to offer Agriculture courses in Telangana. On the opportunities to pursue agricultural education through the university, he informed that PJTAU and Western Sydney University, who had been partners for several years now, together will also launch a four-year degree course soon. This unique course will allow exchange of students to offer varied exposure, here in Telangana and in Sydney, Australia. The partnership would also emphasise future courses in Masters and doctoral-level studies. An agreement on this development between the universities is in the final stage, Mr. Janaiah informed.
Business Journals
05-05-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Bedtime to business time: The Bay Area couple who built Jade & Kai while their children slept
Janaiah McClure and her husband, Maurice, always knew they wanted to start a business. Both came from families filled with entrepreneurs, and they loved the idea of building something of their own. But it wasn't until the birth of their second child, son Mala'kai, in January 2022 that their ideas began to take shape. Like his older sister, Jade, Mala'kai struggled with eczema, a common yet challenging inflammatory skin condition affecting 10% to 20% of children worldwide, according to the National Eczema Association. For the McClure children, certain fabrics worsened their already irritated skin, sending their parents on an exhaustive hunt for new options. That search sparked what is now Jade & Kai Co., a Bay Area clothing brand offering essential children's items made of soft, breathable fabrics. 'It's definitely in our blood,' Janaiah said. 'We've always wanted to have something of our own that we could teach our kids about and have them be proud of.' Starting small, dreaming big The McClures launched partway through 2023 with just five products, all hooded towels. They added items carefully and now have more than 50 items, including crib sheets, sleep sacks and pajamas in various prints. Early on, the McClures searched extensively for the right manufacturing partner, a company willing to produce small batches and work closely with them as they refined each item. 'It took a while to find the right manufacturer,' Janaiah said. 'I wanted someone I could develop an actual relationship with and be able to reach at any time. We finally found a manufacturer that we really enjoy, and I talked to my contact there every single day in the beginning.' expand With products ready to go, the McClures turned to Amazon for sales and fulfillment. They learned that more than 60% of sales in the Amazon store come from independent sellers like their business. Amazon also offers a wide range of tools to help them set up and manage their online storefront. 'Amazon obviously is the biggest marketplace online, and their Fulfillment by Amazon program was really attractive to us,' Janaiah said. 'We wouldn't have to hold inventory, and we wouldn't have to handle fulfillment on our own, but we could still reach our target audience.' The business strategy worked. In 2023, Jade & Kai generated nearly $50,000 in sales. In 2024, they more than tripled that figure, topping $150,000. Brand recognition has grown as well. Jade & Kai sees a great response from its Instagram presence, and Oprah's Favorite Things list featured the company's hooded towel for the 2024 holiday season. At the same time, Janaiah and Maurice are still able to manage the business while juggling full-time careers and raising their family. Janaiah works in fintech, and Maurice is in shipping and logistics. Both handle the day-to-day operations of Jade & Kai Co. during evenings and weekends, squeezing in work after the kids are in bed and social media marketing on Sundays after church. 'The Amazon platform end-to-end has been really helpful for us,' Janaiah said. "We've been able to scale as a small business even though, as a small family, we don't have time to do a lot of the traditional things that come with running an e-commerce brand." expand What's next The McClures have big plans for Jade & Kai. They are working on new product launches, including adding adult towels to their collection so parents can match their children at the beach and pool. Adult-size towels are a frequent customer request, and Janaiah said listening to customers is a top priority. 'While we created this business with our kids at the forefront and as the source of inspiration for these products, we've found tremendous value in feedback from other families as well,' she said. 'That's been really important in how we've adapted our products and improved each inventory run.' For now, the McClures are continuing to bootstrap the business as it grows, and they look forward to getting the children more involved. They look at it as building a legacy. Already, Jade, Mala'kai and their youngest brother, Kenzo, feature prominently in the company's marketing materials, and Jade and Mala'kai sometimes help put stickers on packaging. Jade, now almost 5, is even learning about sales commissions. When they visit the pool, she will ask people if they would like to buy a Jade & Kai towel. 'She's really into putting things in her piggy bank now,' her mom said with a laugh. 'She knows there's an incentive there.' To other aspiring entrepreneurs, Janaiah recommends taking your time and starting small. 'Get feedback early and make incremental progress,' she said. 'You don't have to do everything at once. Just keep moving in the right direction.'
