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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
BAU launches Neera powder in sachet
1 2 Bhagalpur: Bihar Agricultural University (BAU) has introduced Neera in dried form, packaged in hygienic sachets, giving it a long shelf life and making it a market-ready product. The powdered Neera in sachets was unveiled by governor-cum-chancellor of universities, Arif Mohammed Khan, after the eighth convocation of the BAU on Saturday. On this occasion, the governor said the new product would make available Neera all through the year thus creating a sustainable business model for thousands of marginalised families in the state. BAU's Neera project, inspired by Mukhyamantri Neera Samvardhan Yojana (MMNSY) of the state govt and launched by CM Nitish Kumar, is aimed at providing employment and financial support to palm tree owners and toddy tappers, especially the Pasi community. Earlier, the BAU scientists had developed an innovative technology for processing and preservation of Neera in aluminium cans, said BAU, vice-chancellor, D R Singh. The VC said the new preservation and packaging technology of producing powdered Neera, developed indigenously at BAU, makes it suitable for long-distance marketing. It will also provide year-round livelihood support to those providing the raw material for preparation of Neera. Sachet of powdered Neera offers benefits like preservation, cost-effectiveness and extended shelf life besides making it easy to market, said the VC, adding that the Neera powder would soon be launched commercially.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Agriculture state's backbone, says guv at BAU convocation
B Tired of too many ads? go ad free now hagalpur: Governor-cum-chancellor of universities, Arif Mohammed Khan, on Saturday said the economy of Bihar, and indeed the nation, rests on the foundation of agriculture. Addressing the 8th convocation of Bihar Agricultural University (BAU) at Sabour, Bhagalpur, Khan, while stressing the transformative power of agricultural research and innovation, said technological advancement must directly benefit farmers and society, bringing tangible socio-economic change. Motivating the graduating students, the governor urged them to become creators of employment rather than mere seekers. "Students should develop themselves into employment providers rather than mere employment seekers," he said, praising BAU's holistic approach in shaping careers. He called on the graduates to dedicate themselves to the service of society, the state and the nation while highlighting PM Narendra Modi's 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision. Earlier in the day, the governor conferred degrees on 797 students at a glittering ceremony held in the Karpoori Auditorium. Among them were 320 female and 477 male graduates, including 633 undergraduates, 134 postgraduates and 30 PhD scholars. Khan also felicitated Shivam Kumar and Avnish Kumar for their outstanding research theses and honoured several BAU scientists and faculty members for excellence in academic work. Deputy CM and agriculture minister Vijay Kumar Sinha lauded the graduates and spoke at length about the state govt's 'Agriculture Road Map'. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He urged the new degree holders to utilise their training to improve productivity and promote intelligent resource use in farming. Rural development minister Shravan Kumar commended BAU for establishing a high-quality academic atmosphere and its commitment to agricultural advancement. He praised the university's recent NAAC Grade 'A' accreditation, calling it a testament to its national standing. Vice-chancellor D R Singh said BAU students were now recognised for advancing sustainable agriculture. He detailed infrastructure improvements, the introduction of smart classrooms, digital tools and capacity-building programmes that support farmers under the 'Unnat Bharat Abhiyan' initiative.
Ammon
15-07-2025
- General
- Ammon
Shamel exam results to be announced Tuesday
Ammon News - Results of the Shamel exam, the annual comprehensive final exam for community college students, will be announced today, Tuesday during a press conference. Al Balqa Applied University (BAU) President, Ahmad Ajlouni, will hold a press conference to announce the results of the exam on Tuesday at 10am at the university's headquarters. 7,056 students took the exam, with the actual number of participants reaching 7,072 from 51 colleges, within 107 approved specializations.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
BAU to launch statewide digital soil mapping soon
1 2 Bhagalpur: With an eye on precision farming and efficient resource use to maximise agricultural output, Bihar Agricultural University (BAU) is set to launch a comprehensive "soil mapping and survey" project across the state under the Digital Agriculture Mission. The initiative supports climate-friendly and climate-resilient farming in line with the Centre's National Soil Mapping Programme (NSMP) under the ministry of agriculture and farmer welfare. The mapping exercise will cover all 38 districts, helping farmers make informed decisions about fertiliser application, irrigation and other farm strategies to improve productivity. Highlighting the significance of the project, BAU vice-chancellor D R Singh said soil mapping involves identifying and classifying soil types and their properties such as texture, pH, nutrient levels and organic matter. He added that the methodology will include digital soil mapping, which uses computer-based tools, satellite and drone imagery and environmental data. This will be supplemented by field sampling, laboratory analysis and proximal sensing techniques like electromagnetic induction. The VC added that soil mapping can lead to improved crop yields, more efficient use of inputs and lower environmental impact. "This results in higher yields and reduced input costs, leading to increased profitability for farmers. It will also bring socio-economic transformation in the lives of farmers and across the state," he said. Earlier, a review meeting chaired by the director (research), A K Singh, who also serves as the nodal officer for the project, was held to finalise the modalities. Talking to this newspaper on Thursday, he said the soil mapping would be completed by 2028 to aid in future agricultural planning under the agriculture road map. A scientist from Krishi Vigyan Kendra said the initiative would bring a "sea change" to the farming sector.
Buzz Feed
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Which Criminal Minds BAU Agent Is Your Partner?
To all Criminal Minds fans: I am going to ask you to perform a tough task. Brace yourselves! Good question, Rossi. I'm going to have to ask you to choose your favorite episode from each season. But the twist is, you can only pick one! (I know, it's very tough.) However, your favorite episodes will reveal which BAU agent will be your detective partner! I know Penelope! There's no time to think! Let's get started with the quiz already.
