Guv calls for blend of old and new knowledge of agriculture

Image
Press Trust of India Kalyani (WB)
Last Updated : Jun 16 2016 | 6:57 PM IST
West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi today said a blend of modern practice of agriculture and the traditional knowledge of Indian farmers would provide a better result in agricultural productions.
A well planned action programme is required to develop agriculture, the governor said at the 19th convocation of the Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya here.
Stating that both the central and state governments are looking into problems faced by the farmers, he asked students and scientists to pay attention to the problems in agriculture occurring due to global warming.
He also stressed on issues like indiscriminate use of pesticide in agriculture and arsenic related problems.
A total of 998 students of Ph.D, M.Sc, M.Tech, B.Sc, B.Tech received certificates at the convocation.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Jun 16 2016 | 6:57 PM IST

Next Story