Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Governor Emphasizes Science in Agriculture
The Governor of Telangana, Jishnu Dev Varma, visited Mattapalli and talked about how important science is in farming.
He said that farming is not just about growing crops but also about using new ideas and research to help farmers.
The Governor also started some new projects, like a new agriculture college in Huzurnagar and a school in Kodad.
He gave out farm machines to help farmers and money to women's groups to start businesses.
The Governor also talked about how farmers are very important for the country and how we need to take care of them.
He mentioned old slogans like 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan' and said we should add 'Jai Vigyan' (which means science) to it.
He also prayed at a temple and wished everyone a happy Vasantha Panchami.
Governor Jishnu Dev Varma emphasized that agriculture is a science requiring innovation and research for national advancement.
The Governor unveiled foundation stones for a new Government Agriculture College in Huzurnagar and a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Kodad.
Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy asserted the state's commitment to protecting its water rights in the Krishna and Godavari rivers.
The Congress government highlighted record paddy production and procurement, along with initiatives like the free fine rice scheme.
The Governor distributed farm mechanisation units and cheques worth ₹504.5 crore for bank linkage to Self Help Groups.
- Who
- Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao, and other officials
- What
- Governor emphasized the importance of science in agriculture and unveiled foundation stones for new educational and agricultural projects
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Mattapalli in Suryapet district, Telangana
- Why
- To promote agricultural research, education, and farmers' welfare
- Governor
- Jishnu Dev Varma
- Location
- Mattapalli, Suryapet district
- New Agriculture College
- Huzurnagar, ₹123 crore
- Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
- Kodad, ₹53 crore
- Dormitory and Kitchen Complex
- Mattapalli temple, ₹2 crore
- Farm Mechanisation Units
- ₹4.47 crore for 2025–26
- Bank Linkage for SHGs
- ₹504.5 crore