Archive · 26 May 2025
UAS Raichur Celebrates Achievements in Agriculture at Convocation
Imagine a school that helps farmers grow better food!
The University of Agricultural Sciences in Raichur is like that, helping make sure everyone has enough to eat in their area.
They've created new types of rice and other crops that grow well.
They are also building a special park to help farmers make more money from their crops.
During a big school event, they gave out awards to students who did great work, like creating new kinds of rice and farming technologies.
The leaders hope that young people will use new ideas to make farming even better, like growing food in new ways, even indoors.
UAS Raichur was recognized for its contribution to nutritional security in the Kalyan Karnataka region.
The university promotes technologies and strategies to increase farmer productivity.
A Ragi Value Chain Park is being developed with significant financial support.
UAS Raichur has developed various successful rice and paddy varieties.
352 graduates, 136 post-graduates, and 39 doctoral degrees were awarded at the convocation.
- Who
- University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) Raichur
- What
- UAS Raichur's contributions to agricultural advancements, as highlighted during its 14th annual convocation.
- When
- May 2025
- Where
- Raichur, India
- Why
- To ensure nutritional security and promote agricultural advancements in the region.
- Event
- 14th Annual Convocation
- Key Speaker
- Pankaj Mithal
- Ragi Value Chain Park Funding
- ₹25 crore
- Area Impacted by Rice Varieties
- 5 lakh hectares
- Number of Graduates
- 352