Vice-Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) S. Thilagar has called upon the scientists to develop farmer-friendly technologies so as to improve productivity.
Speaking at the inauguration of the four-day off-campus training programme on ‘Developing winning research proposals’ at the Veterinary College and Research Institute here on Thursday, he said that the State Government had given Rs. 60 to Rs. 70 crore for various research activities in the university and also for strengthening the Ethno Veterinary Research Unit and improving animal health services delivery system through Animal Ambulance.
He emphasised the need based research, development of farmer-friendly technologies and dissemination of technologies to the end users. Faculty members should draw suitable research proposals and transfer new technologies to the farming community, he added.
Skills
Organised by the National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM), Hyderabad in collaboration with Directorate of Research, TANUVAS, the training programme is to help the young scientists to develop the skills in drawing winning research proposals. The inaugural was held on Thursday in which 25 participants from the veterinary colleges participated.
D. Rama Rao, Director, National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad, M. Babu, organising secretary and director of Research, TANUVAS, L. Gunaseelan, Dean, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal also spoke. The programme would continue till February 21.
Source : The Hindu
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