Archive · 5 Aug 2025
SKLTHU Promotes Climate-Resilient Farming in Telangana
Imagine the weather is getting hotter and drier.
A university leader, Dr. Rajireddy, wants farmers to grow plants that can handle this.
He wants them to grow tough fruits like amla and tamarind, which don't need much water.
He plans to build a place to study how the weather change affects crops.
He suggests using special ponds to save water and covering the soil to keep it moist.
He also suggests planting quick-growing vegetables and medicinal plants, and trimming plants at the right time to help them grow well.
Vice Chancellor Dr. Danda Rajireddy advocated for climate-resilient farming.
He emphasized cultivating drought-tolerant crops like amla and tamarind.
Plans include establishing a research center for climate change impact studies.
Integrating fruit orchards with intercrops and using farm ponds was recommended.
Timely pruning and water-saving techniques were highlighted for productivity.
- Who
- Dr. Danda Rajireddy, Vice Chancellor of SKLTHU.
- What
- Calls for climate-resilient farming practices.
- When
- Announced on Monday.
- Where
- Horticultural College in Mojerla and Madanapuram, India.
- Why
- To address the effects of climate change on crop production.
- University
- SKLTHU
- Location Visited
- Mojerla and Madanapuram
- Key Figure
- Dr. Danda Rajireddy
- Focus
- Climate-resilient farming
- Recommended Crops
- Amla, tamarind, jamun, sapota, karonda, soapnut, pomegranate, custard apple, and drumstick.